- The list below includes 307 free or cheap things to do in or near Arvada, Colorado, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
- From West Arvada Dog Park to Johnny Roberts Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arvada and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Littleton, Boulder and Denver.
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Besides its wide range of themed exhibits such as those categorized under gold rush and space exploration, the main feature at Littleton Historical Museum are the two 18th-century historical farms complete with farm cattle, log cabins, barns and volunteers dressed in period costumes.
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The Littleton Museum offers visitors access to four galleries, a research center, and a lecture hall. The museum, often rated as one of the top local museums in the country, also features two history farms.
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Ridge Indoor Pools maintains a variety of pools such as lap pools, therapy pools, lazy river, diving area and a zero entry pool which also includes water slides. All the pools are supervised by life guards who also offer swimming classes to those interested.
14.7 Miles
Chatfield Stables is an equestrian facility offering several horse related services. Visitors to the stables can take a scenic trail ride along the Platte River. Chatfield also offers horseback riding lessons, hay rides, and horse boarding services.
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Bear Peak Trail
National Center for Atmospheric Research, 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305
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Bear Peak Trail is a 7 mile trail, which if taken to the top of the peak yields an elevation gain of 6,080 to 8,461 ft. The hike is difficult with an estimated time of 5 to 7 hours.
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Mailing Address: 1315 Cascade Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
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With Banjo Billy's Bus Tours, visitors can explore the historical and cultural sites of the region on a colorful school bus. Visitors will stop at sites like a haunted hotel, old mining location, and more.
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1600 E Panama Drive, Englewood, CO 80112
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Featuring a splash zone, Ben Franklin Pool & Waterslide offers the community two water slides and a lifeguard monitored pool. Visitors can enroll their children in a swim program for competitive swimming at this facility.
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3000 W Carson Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
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South Platte Park & the Carson Nature Center are located adjacent to the South Platte River and encompass multiple walking and biking trails, lakes which are open for fishing and a wildlife reserve. At the Center, one can find many informative wildlife exhibits.
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Open to the public since 1920, Tiny Town, is a miniature collection of houses, buildings, and railroads to entertain kids of all ages. With more than 90 buildings on display, visitors enjoy stepping back in time with a ride on the railroad and marveling at all of the creations.
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New releases along with family and independent films are shown at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema which offers seven individual screens. The theater is also equipped to handle 3-D and high-frame-rate showings when they are available for select movies.