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Denver’s most thrilling family theme park and exciting water park come together at Elitch Gardens, offering 65 attractions and shows that have been a staple of the Mile High City’s summer season for more than 120 years. The high-flying adventure began in 1890 as a family-owned enterprise in the West Highland neighborhood of Denver, moving downtown in 1994. It was initially well-known for the wooden roller coaster Mister Twister and the slogan “Not to see Elitch’s is not to see Denver.” Today the theme park is home to rides like the Mind Eraser, Boomerang, Tower of Doom and Half Pipe – Colorado’s most thrilling snowboard ride! Admission into Elitch Gardens also includes entry into the Island Kingdom Water Park which features a large tube slide tower, a body slide tower, a family water playground, a large family raft ride, a half pipe water attraction and a lazy river. The park also features several summer concerts by popular artists as well as a variety of haunted house attractions during Halloween season.