It looks like I am coming to the Denver Area for business in late May/Early June.  
I am going to try and take a week of vactaion on one side of the trip and fly my family in.

We most likely would stay in hotel(s) and do day trips out.  Are there areas to stay away from?
Any leads on affordable place to stay that is CLEAN?
Thiings to do (wife and 3  y.o.) Zoo, Aquarium, etc.

Day trips or even overnighters that would be worth it

Thanks in advance
Chris

As far as hotels go I am not certain...I know there a few places downtown that are nice...We always try to stay at the Embassy Suites.  That free breakfast goes a long way.

Once place to atleast check out is the Lodo area, short for lower downtown.  This is adjacent to Coors Field.  A lot of it is a historic district with lots of old brick building and lots of little hole in the wall restaurants.

Regarding the kids, the Zoo is awesome.  Extremely walkable and good enclosures/exibits.  I say this having been the the "World Famous San Diego Zoo" on numerous occasions and like the Denver Zoo more.

My wife took the kiddo to the Aquarium too and said it was great.  She actually liked it better than the Moterey Bay Aquarium, so it can't be half bad.  

For day trips Garden of the Gods is pretty cool weather permiting.  I think it is just over an hour south of Denver.  

If you want to head north and get into the mountains try Estes Park.  It is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and is a walkable fun little old town....

Oh....just remembered, if your kids are older and like trains hit the train museum in Golden, it was really cool.  I will try and get the specific name and post later.

Hope that is helpful.

Hi Uafgrad,

There are lots of places to visit. Zoo, coors field(if u are baseball fan), downtown 16th st, etc.
Also, if you go south and little north of denver, there are tons more stuff to do.

Thanks guys
My Daughter turns 3 today (2/1) so keeping that in mind zoo and the like will be great places.

Will have time to do day trips, so all the information you can share is greatly appreciated.

If this trip gets a green light, perhaps a round of sodas on me is in order if you Denver guys are up for it

Chris

Take the kiddo to the Children's Museum of Denver.
She'll have a blast!!!