University of Colorado’s tentacles stretch well beyond the flagship campus in Boulder.
And if you live in the south metro and are a big fan of all-things wildlife, that’s welcome news.
CU South Denver’s Wildlife Experience in Parker is a hodgepodge of much of what makes Colorado so cool.
It’s part museum, part art gallery, part movie theater, and almost all of it celebrates the state’s outdoors and the wildlife that live there.
Located inside the Liniger Building at 10035 S. Peoria St. in Parker, the sprawling museum plays host throughout the year to school groups and other organizations, but it’s also an ideal stop for a family looking for something cool to do on the weekends.
This summer the art gallery’s shows will include a photo show focused on wildlife in the water and another on wild horses. Both are worth checking out — see their website at southdenver.cu.edu for details.
Then there’s the cinema. While most of the movies on the big screen there celebrate the great outdoors — often Colorado, sometimes more exotic locales — they also host movie and martini nights where you can snag a cocktail and watch a classic like “Pulp Fiction.” And before and after the flick, feel free to stroll through the museum and art gallery.
And if you’re looking for something cool for the little ones, the Discovery Den boasts plenty of nature-themed fun for youngsters, whether they’re interested in the water cycle, avalanches or wildlife.
Other SUMMER FUN installments here:
SUMMERFUN: Just the ‘Fax, man — Vacation of Lifetime on the Metro Boulevard of Dreams
SUMMERFUN: Vacation Dessert in the Desert: Colorado Sand Dunes Rock
SUMMERFUN: Take a Ride on the Wild Side of Clear Creek in Golden
SUMMERFUN: Stress Re-Leaf at Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
SUMMERFUN: Riding Shotgun at the Movies
SUMMERFUN: Beer and a Ride on the FoCo Magic Bus
SUMMERFUN: Wheel Life at Cruzin’ Havana
SUMMERFUN: Crisscross — Four Corners and Mesa Verde
SUMMERFUN: It’s Still a Kick: Aurora Rodeo at Coal Creek
SUMMERFUN: Spice of the Good Life at Annual Chile Festival
SUMMERFUN: Spring into Summer Spa Mode at Mt. Princeton
SUMMERFUN: Make That Mandatory Mountain Town Trip Nearby — Idaho Springs