Hotels Near the Butterfly Pavilion & Insect Center in Denver, Colorado

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A trip to Denver's Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center provides visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with a wide variety of insects. Twice-daily butterfly releases and an outdoor butterfly garden make for an unforgettable experience, whether you choose to sit on a bench watching children giggle and chase, or unpack the macro lens for one-of-a-kind photographs. If you're planning to stay in the area overnight, you're in luck. There are several hotels to choose from.

Closest Hotel to the Butterfly Pavilion

Denver's Westin Westwood Hotel by Starwood is located less than a half mile from the entrance to the Butterfly Pavilion. Every evening at this hotel guests are greeted with a manager's reception in the lobby with snacks and beverages. The swimming pool is a stately lap pool located in a solarium with breathtaking views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Sharing this view are the fitness center and outdoor spa. Upon check in, guests can reserve a massage or facial to soothe those hike-weary muscles. This hotel is halfway between Denver and Boulder, so it's a fine base for exploring the activities in either city.

The Westin Westminster
10600 Westminster Boulevard
Westminster, Colorado 80020
(866) 716-8137
www.starwoodhotels.com

Home Away From Home

The Homewood Suites Extended Stay Hotel specializes in economical long-term lodging with kitchenettes, extra televisions and hotel suites that have separate bedrooms. This hotel is suitable for corporate lodging, family travel or anyone who needs to stretch his legs after a long trip. A walking track on the premises, as well as a basketball court and a seasonal outdoor pool, provide exercise and when it's time to wind down, the rooms have built-in MP3 speakers and high-speed Internet access.

Homewood Suites by Hilton
4950 Baseline Road
Boulder, Colorado 80303
(303) 499-9922
homewoodsuites1.hilton.com

Green Lodging near Estes Park

Just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park is the Holiday Inn Estes Park, an ISO 14001 certified environmentally friendly hotel, with a recycling bin in every room. Be sure to join the Holiday Inn Priority Rewards Club for two free cocktails upon check in. Begin your day on the 4-mile paved trail that surrounds Lake Estes, across from the hotel. After breakfast, check out the indoor swimming pool or whirlpool, or head into the park to enjoy Rocky Mountain hiking, rock climbing, biking, fishing or even whitewater rafting and kayaking. In the winter, the area offers skiing, snowshoeing, an indoor climbing gym, just to name a few of the many activities.

Holiday Inn Rocky Mountain Park (Estes Park) Hotel
PO Box 1468
101 South St Vrain
Estes Park, Colorado 80517
(877) 863-4780
www.holidayinn.com

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Article Written By Lisa Russell

Lisa Russell has been a freelance writer since 1998. She's been published in "Rethinking Everything Magazine," "Playdate" and "Home Educator's Family Times." She has a professional background in education, cosmetology and the restaurant industry. Russell studied early childhood education at Antelope Valley College, and is pursuing a degree in law.

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