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Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge | always free

The free Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City, Colorado (near Denver) is a beautiful and pristine National Wildlife Refuge, representing an impressive cleanup and conversion of a former weapons and rocket fuel processing facility. The views of the mountains from this perfect spot on the plains are quite impressive.

Denver Center for the Performing Arts ($10 tickets)

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts offers a limited number of $10 tickets, every Tuesday morning, for shows coming later in the week.

Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (always free)

The Wheat Ridge Green Belt, also known as the Clear Creek Trail, is a beautiful area in the Denver Colorado suburbs to hike, bike, or just play on the jungle gyms!

Golden Buffalo Bill Days (late July)

Golden hosts an annual festival celebrating the life and spirit of Buffalo Bill, who is believed to be buried at the top of Lookout Mountain. If you're in the front range during the last weekend of July, Buffalo Bill Days is one of the best things to do on a warm summer weekend.

Denver Cinco De Mayo Festival (May 3-4, 2014)

One of the best ways to experience Denver's rich Hispanic heritage is to visit the annual free Denver Cinco De Mayo Festival, one of the best things to do in Denver on a May weekend.

Sunnyside Music Festival (mid-September)

The free Sunnyside Music Festival is a showcase of Colorado talent that takes place each year in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood.

Denver Mountain Parks (always free)

The city of Denver operates a series of beautiful and diverse parks in the foothills areas west and south of Golden.

U.S. Air Force Academy Visitor Center and Chapel, Colorado Springs (always free)

The United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs has a unique visitor center and chapel area that is free and open to the public. Visitors can learn a wealth of information about the academy and it's history as well as view the planes on display. The Chapel is absolutely beautiful and due to it's unique architecture it's probably the most photographed building in all of Colorado.

Keystone Ski Resort Free Scenic Chair Lift Rides

Keystone Ski Resort offers free summer scenic chair lift rides every Friday from 3-7pm, starting June 14 and continuing until summer activities close at the end of August. The views are incredible so I would definitely recommend taking a Friday to check out Keystone.

Hammonds Candy Tour (always free)

Hammond's Candies in Denver has been producing high quality hard candy and chocolates since 1920. The Hammonds Candy Tour shows you the process of creating and packaging Hammonds candy. After you enter the tour center and receive your tour sticker, free Hammonds candy samples are provided and you can take a hat if you like as well. You can browse the OOPS! room where Hammonds candy mistakes can be purchased for low prices. 

The tour begins by watching a short movie describing the Hammond's Candies company, it's history, and the candy making process. You then enter the production viewing area where you watch the workers create candy from start to finish. You then move to the packaging area and finish with another free sample to take home before you enter the store and gift shop.

Hammonds Candy Tour Hours:

Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Closed Sunday. 

Where:

5735 N. Washington Street, Denver, Colorado.
58th Street between Washington Street and I-25.
 

For more information visit the
Hammonds candy tour site: 

Colorado Sports Hall of Fame (always free)

The free Museum at the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame at Invesco Field showcases the accomplishments of Colorado's finest athletes across many sports disciplines from the most popular spectator sports to little-known gems. 

There are exhibits featuring many of the greatest triumphs in Colorado sports history, from the Broncos to Golf to women in sports, as well as an interactive Kid's Zone. There is also an exhibit honoring the National Sports Center for the Disabled and the Special Olympics.

Hours
September thru May:  Thursday -- Saturday 10am to 3pm
June, July, August: Tuesday -- Saturday 10am to 3pm

Beware of special hours and closures before or during Broncos home games, contact the Museum to confirm hours.

Location
Invesco Field Gate #1 (western side)

For the latest info, check the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame web site: 

Longmont Studio Tour (September 29-30)

Budweiser Tour in Fort Collins (always free)

The Budweiser tour in Fort Collins ranks right up there with the Coors tour in the battle of the Colorado beer tours. Anheuser-Busch has offered very professional and detailed tours of their Fort Collins brewery for many years and the popularity continues to grow.

Shell Gas Two For One Ski Ticket

For 2014, Shell gas stations are offering 2 for 1 vouchers at several ski areas with a 10 gallon gas fill up. This means that if you buy at least 10 gallons of gas, you get a coupon good for a free lift ticket if you purchase one full price adult lift ticket. The deal is good at several ski areas.

Unfortunately, full price adult lift tickets have become so expensive that this isn't much of a "deal". But if you just want to ski one day at a participating resort this year, this will get you on the slopes for less than full price.

In Colorado, 2014's participating resorts are:
Copper Mountain
Crested Butte
Loveland
Monarch
Powderhorn

The SkiFreeDeals.com web site has a full list of participating Shell stations and ski resorts.

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