check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set off route 36, this modern budget hotel with views of the city and the rocky mountains is 15 minutes' walk from the butterfly pavilion, an insect zoo, and 28 miles from denver international airport. the down-to-earth rooms feature pull-out sofas, flat-screen tvs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. other amenities include a casual cafe/bar, an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym and a convenience store. some add city views. parking is free and a breakfast buffet is available Denver International Airport 37 min
Water World (15 min) Amusement park with acres of attractions, including dozens of water rides & pools; open summer only. Lakeside Amusement Park (17 min) Circa-1908 fun park that's a time warp to the past with wooden roller coasters, funnel cakes & more. Colorado Railroad Museum (23 min) Large indoor-outdoor history museum with 100-plus vintage trains, a miniature railroad & exhibits. Butterfly Pavilion (18 min) This conservatory known for its 1500+ butterflies is home to invertebrates from both land & sea. |