Things To Do in DEN Airport Area
Prairie Gateway Open Space
Rates above the average for things to do near DEN Airport Area — one of 45 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Prairie Gateway Open Space is a wildlife refuge featuring an 11-mile scenic drive known for abundant wildlife viewing including bison, elk, and prairie dogs, located near Denver.
Visitors praise this as an affordable, family-friendly destination where you can see healthy wildlife up close from your car, especially young bison calves and active prairie dog colonies.
- ✓11-mile scenic drive offering close-up wildlife encounters, especially bison and prairie dogs right alongside the road
- ✓Peaceful, quiet atmosphere perfect for relaxing picnics and introducing kids to nature without crowds
- ✓Affordable family adventure with excellent value for outdoor recreation
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Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsKate Jolly
4 years ago
Absolutely amazing to see the wild life and scenery. My kids were so excited especially to see all of those gophers popping in and out of their wholes. It's a really nice drive 11 miles through to see it all I believe
Nicolas Gohmert
5 years ago
What a beautiful national park. Went here yesterday for the first time and can highly recommend the Wildlife Drive. Amazing landscape and spectacular animals. Will definitely return!
Jim C.
a year ago
We had a relaxing picnic lunch before driving through the Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR. Both were awesome. The Bison 🦬 were right up by the road. The baby calves were wonderful to see.
K L Salazar
6 years ago
This place is so peaceful and quiet. The animals look healthy and just beautiful. Love taking my grandkids, and the price is right. Thank you so much for making this available to the public and also for making it an affordable family adventure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prairie Gateway Open Space worth it in DEN Airport Area?
Visitors praise this as an affordable, family-friendly destination where you can see healthy wildlife up close from your car, especially young bison calves and active prairie dog colonies. Known for: peaceful drive through wild bison and prairie dogs.
What do visitors love about Prairie Gateway Open Space?
11-mile scenic drive offering close-up wildlife encounters, especially bison and prairie dogs right alongside the road Peaceful, quiet atmosphere perfect for relaxing picnics and introducing kids to nature without crowds Affordable family adventure with excellent value for outdoor recreation
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