- The list below includes 218 free or cheap things to do in or near Boulder, Colorado, including 95 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Malls, Family Fun Center and Specialty Shops.
- From Eldorado Canyon to University of Colorado at Boulder, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boulder and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Idaho Springs, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
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During family-friendly challenges, players canvas downtown Denver or Boulder in order to complete quests; the hunt can be held on any day
18.8 Miles
Triceratops Trail is a 1.5-mile, gravel hiking trail that winds between large, vertical walls of sandstone and into reclaimed clay pits. Along the trail are several stops highlighting clay mining and dinosaur, bird, mammal, insect, and invertebrate tracks and traces.
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18 votes
4005 Kipling Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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A community run and operated facility, Wheat Ridge Recreation Center promotes health and wellness amongst residents. Along with a lap pool and walking track, an array of fitness classes, racquetball court and gymnasium are also available.
18.8 Miles
As an annual event, Zoppe Italian Family Circus provides entertainment like acrobatics, juggling, horseback riding, and magic shows. One of the main attractions is a trained dog that can jump through hoops.
18.9 Miles
Featuring an aquatics facility, Anderson Park provides visitors with a lap pool, water slides, water playgrounds, and a shallow pool. In addition to the pools, the park has an open area with multipurpose fields, baseball diamonds, walking paths, and more.
18.9 Miles
Rather than an established space, Lewis Meadows is an open concept public park. The primary feature of the park is a trail that is kept more natural than a simple concrete path with focus on the grass and flowers native to the area.
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With amenities for children and youth of all ages, Discovery Park is a great way to get the kids outside and active. Features include a skate park, playground, splash pad, walking trails, sports field, and a wet sand play space.
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Located within Thornton Trail Winds Park and Open Space, Trail Winds Dog Park is nearly two acres and has separate areas for small and large dogs. The park provides drinking water, shade trees, benches and logs for jumping.
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11151 Colorado Boulevard, Thornton, CO
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Facilities at the Margaret W Carpenter Recreation Center are well-maintained and offer a host of activities for all ages. Swimmers enjoy the pool and lazy river. There are also tennis courts and a skate park for sports lovers.
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13650 Holly Street, Thornton, CO 80229
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An 18 hole disc golf course, the Springvale Park Disc Golf Course is divided into two sections. The North Nine is a skills course for beginners to develop their game, and the South Nine is more challenging.
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A collection of restored antique automobiles is on display at Dougherty Museum. Most are about 100 years old and are in running order. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June through August.