Places to go in Colorado

Denver Zoo

Feed nectar to a lorikeet as it lands on someone’s shoulder for an up-close look at its brilliant plumage, or take a ride through the zoo on the Pioneer Train as it chugs along the tracks and around enclosures. The zoo itself has more than 700 species and nearly 4,000 individual animals on display for the family. See everything from polar bears to lions, tarantulas to hissing cockroaches and several other animals that come from every continent.

Celebration Station, Tulsa

The place to go for family entertainment. Outside there are batting cages, miniature golf, go carts and bumper boats. Inside there is a great pizza restaurant, as well as a two-story arcade with over 100 video games, prize winning games and pool tables. Buying a “Play Pass” allows for access to all outdoor attractions for one low price.

Breckenridge
The oldest and largest town in Colorado’s famous Summit County started out, like many, as a mining town. Take one of the 12-block downtown walking tours or check out the 1875 Carter Museum and Barn, thought to be the oldest museum in the state. Four mountain peaks flank the town, providing 2,000 acres of the best skiing anywhere and enough variety to suit even the most seasoned skier. Nordic centers cater to cross-country skiers and snowshoers, as well.
Information from www.colorado.com

Frontier City Theme Park, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma’s largest theme park covering over 40 acres. Stroll through an authentic 1880’s western town and enjoy over 75 rides, shows, games and attractions. Experience the famous Gunfight at the OK Corral, and catch Frontier City’s six live shows. Be thrilled by the exciting rollercoasters. Brave the Renegade Rapids river raft ride, the perilous Time Warp, and the Mystery River Log Flume.
Information from www.travelok.com

Silver Dollar City, Branson
This internationally awarded 1880s-style theme park is where the adventure of the past is combined with the high-tech thrills of the present. There are six world-class festivals, two dozen rides, 60 unique shops, 12 restaurants, 50 live shows daily and more than 100 resident craftsmen demonstrating America’s heritage crafts.

Worlds of Fun
The premier amusement park destination in the Midwest -- offers 175 acres of excitement and fun for every member of the family.

Gateway Arch Riverfront, St. Louis
The riverfront includes America’s tallest monument, museums, and an historic Old Courthouse. Riverboats provide daily sightseeing and dinner cruises as well as private charters and specialty cruises. Bicycle rentals and helicopter tours are available during spring and summer months.
Information from www.visitmo.com

Union Station
Kansas City’s entertainment destination for family and cultural activities. Discover the scientist inside you at Science City with over 50 hands-on science activities. Land a space shuttle in a NASA-style simulator. Ride a bicycle over a high-wire 30 feet in the air. Explore new and exciting traveling exhibits each year inside our exhibit gallery.

Country Club Plaza
Kansas City’s premier retail, dining and entertainment destination, offering 180 shops and dozens of fine restaurants nestled within old-world architecture.
Information from www.visitkc.com

“I am going to Colorado to hang out with friends and gather around a campfire to tell
stories.”
-Chris Bosler, sr.

“I am going to Springfield to see my family and all of my old friends that I haven’t seen since September.”
-Matt Green, fr.

“For Spring Break I plan on going to the Lake of the Ozarks. I am looking forward to swimming, laying out on the dock, and hanging out with family for my sister’s wedding shower.”
-Hali Dawson, sr.

“I am going to Branson with my grandparents, and I am going to play golf and see family from California. I am also going to the Titanic exhibit.”
-Bret Hauser, so.