Day Trips

Discover and experience Colorado's awesome attractions!

Our day trips are the perfect opportunity for 50+ adults to explore Colorado and make new friends without the hassle of having to drive! 

Upcoming Trips

Trips and destinations vary each month and may include:

  • Performances–concerts, theater, dance
  • Educational-museums, exhibits, tours
  • Events–festivals, teas, sports, happy hour
  • Unique Colorado attractions
  • Natural areas

View trips for the upcoming month

Trip offerings are published each month in the Active Adult Center email newsletter and online. 

Sign up to receive the Active Adult Center email newsletter by calling 303-205-7500 or online at www.rootedinfun.com/e-newsletter.

  1. Christine Leahy

    50+ Trip & Outdoor Rec Coordinator

Registration

Trip registration opens each month for trips scheduled in the following month:

 2nd Thu - Resident  |  2nd Fri - Non-residents

Three ways to register:

  1. Call: 303-25-7500
  2. Online: Register online. NOTE: scholarship benefit may not be used with online registration.
  3. Visit: Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave 

Choose trips that match your ability

Each trip has a rating and description to convey the level of physical activity involved and the accessibility of the venue. These are listed on our online registration website and in print materials. Please be sure to read the trip rating and description completely and choose trips that match your ability.  

Important Notes:

  • All trips require the ability to get on/off the van independently using grab bars and 3 steps and ability to participate in trip activities independently. Trip drivers/leaders are not permitted to push, pull, or lift patrons. Those who need direct support, may have a personal aide register and provide direct support during the trip. Need an accommodation? Contact the Trip Coordinator. 
  • Venue accessibility is different for every trip. Be sure to read trip description thoroughly. 
  • Any trip with elevation of 9,000’ boosts rating to moderate or active depending on level of walking/activity needed. So, a LIGHT trip at elevation is a moderate trip.

General Trip Ratings

EASY  – Mostly sitting; accessible venue

LIGHT – Self-paced walking on even surfaces; accessible venue

MODERATE – Walking on varied surfaces/possible stairs; pace may be determined by guide

ACTIVE – Lots of walking; brisk pace; stairs or venue not accessible; elevation may be over 9,000’

Outdoor recreation ratings are separate. See outdoor rec ratings here

Transportation

Transportation via our passenger vans is included! 

We are often seeking volunteer drivers for our trips! If this is something that interests you, please reach out to Christine at cleahy.ci.wheatridge.co.us. 

Know Before You Go

Click here to learn about trip etiquette and expectations. Knowing what to expect supports the group to enjoy positively memorable trips. 

Wondering how weather may affect your trip? Call the trip hotline at 303-235-2842