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Elitch Gardens Theme Park

2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204
303-595-4386
Ranked #68 of 122 attractions in Denver
3.0 of 5 stars 101 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Owner description: For more than 120 years, Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park is a must-see destination for all locals, visitors and families, creating memories worth... more » Owner description: For more than 120 years, Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park is a must-see destination for all locals, visitors and families, creating memories worth repeating. Operating on 63 acres, it is America’s only downtown area theme and water park. The park is open May through October and offers 50 rides, live entertainment, shopping and dining. The park is also known to have breathtaking views of Denver from their Observation Tower which is 20 stories high or while plummeting 200 feet on the Tower of Doom! « less
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Lexington, KY
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

We spent half the day in the park and the other half in the water park. I enjoyed the smaller kids area with our three year old. The larger rides (roller coasters, etc.) lines were way too long. Waterpark is fine but crowded and layout is weird. Overall fun day with the family but nothing super special.

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Golden, Colorado
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Elitch Gardens looks like a very nice place to hang out if you can enjoy it without a music festival going on. It's average price for a theme park between $30-$40 for a ticket with discounts for seniors and advance purchase. However, if you intend to go more than once, a season pass makes more sense. Your entry fee does... More

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Parowan, Utah, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Ok so I got there and I was a little confused on were to rent a locker but the very kind people helped me. Then I went on some rides and loved them my favorite rides were mond eraser, sidewind ( my favorite ), and twister ll. Make sure you get the rapid ride pass it let's you in front... More

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Denver, Colorado
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

It's okay for one day, or part of a day. Some cool rides, but, overall, kind of tired and not super clean.

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See 11 more reviews by rtw2014 for Denver
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012 via mobile

It was a lot smaller than anticipated. It was quite a bit of fun though...once you got on a ride. It was roughly an hour to hour n a half wait to ride the larger rides. Expect to spend a good chunk of money. Lunch was extremely expensive but was pretty good for park food. The part I didnt enjoy... More

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Denver, Colorado
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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I'm from the East Coast and I'm a roller coaster junkie. I've been to Cedar Point, Six Flag New Jersey, Dorney Park, Hershey Park, Kenny Wood, Williamsburg, Disney World, Universal Studios, Six Flags over Texas; and all of these places are better. If you are visiting Denver from a place that has a good Amusement park, then I'd just go... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Certainly not Disney, but a good, clean amusement park in a great location with some awesome rides.

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Boulder, Colorado
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I'll admit I haven't been here in almost a year, but when I last visited, for a child's 9th birthday party, we had a full day and still didn't manage to do everything. Being a hot day, we spent a good amount of time at the pools keeping cool. The slides are amazing! The lines were long everywhere, but then... More

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Denver, Colorado
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

I always enjoy Elitches I just wish it didn't cost so much. I tend to stay in the park and not the water park since there is water world for that. It is super duper expensive. The food is not good and you pay at least triple what you would outside the park. The rides are good fun though.

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Centennial, Colorado
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

This is very like other amusement parks. Attractive to mostly a teen/ young adult crowd, some cheesy but entertaining shows, super expensive retails and food shops. There is a wide variety of rides, carnival-type amusements, and game booths. It just a great big thrill with a price tag to match. The kids (8 and under) can only stand about a... More

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