Looking for the perfect place to take the best family portraits?
When you live in a city as scenic as Denver, you don’t have to travel very far to find the best photo op spots! From scenic parks to rustic city streets, check out our list of the top 10 best photo ops for families in and around Denver below:
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18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465, USA
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater is open to the public daily and is a great place to spend a day!2
1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206, USA
Denver Botanic Gardens
The amount of exploration you can do at the Denver Botanic Gardens is endless! They have two locations, one at Chatfield Farms and the other at York Street. Come here to see and learn about plants from Colorado and all over the world!3
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205, USA
City Park Denver
Denver's largest city park is home to the awesome Denver Zoo; the unique Denver Museum of Nature and Science and IMAX; tennis courts; horseshoes; baseball, football, and soccer fields; two lakes; historical monuments and statuary; picnic sites and two playgrounds.4
Roxborough State Park, 4751 E Roxborough Dr, Littleton, CO 80125, USA
Roxborough State Park
Roxborough State Park is just a short drive southwest of Denver and is nearly 4,000 acres.5
16th, Denver
16th Street Mall
In the heart of downtown Denver is the bustling 16th Street Mall that hosts a variety of shops, stores and street entertainment. There’s always lots of fun places to take family photos here. Consider stopping by during the holidays to get a family photo while the street is alive with lights and decorations!6
Boulder
The Flatirons
The Flatirons are the pride of Boulder! These rock formations are iconic and make for the perfect backdrop to any photo. There’s lots of places in Boulder where you can get the Flatirons in the background, but if you want to get up-close and personal with them take the family on a nice hike through Chautauqua Park!7
Denver, CO 80209, USA
Washington Park
Washington Park is a neighborhood and public urban park in Denver that is one of the finest public parks in the state! Home to the popular Wash Park Playground, this is a place that is a must-see for parents and kids alike. Washington Park is home to lakes, trails, open fields, playgrounds, and so much more.8
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Denver Union Station
Step through any of the Denver Union Station entrances and you’ll automatically see that history got a makeover. Every detail of our stunning Great Hall space pays homage to a pioneer spirit while embracing a truly modern sensibility.9
LoDo
The LoDo district is Denver’s oldest neighborhood, and features a bustling shopping and eating scene that hosts an array of unique restaurants and stores. LoDo is also an artist hub and features a variety of locations to take awesome family pictures. Exploring the LoDo district will assure you discover lots of awesome spots of pictures.10