Free & Cheap Things to Do in Brighton, CO

  • The list below includes 178 free or cheap things to do in or near Brighton, Colorado, including 88 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Dog Park and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Barr Lake State Park to Happy Tails Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Brighton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boulder, Denver, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
  • The list below includes 178 free or cheap things to do in or near Brighton, Colorado, including 88 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Dog Park and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Barr Lake State Park to Happy Tails Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Brighton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boulder, Denver, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
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26.7 Miles
91% 129 votes
Breweries 920 12th St., Golden, CO MoreLess Info
Golden City Brewery is a local brewing facility which is famous for its Red and Pale Ales among a variety of other beers that it offers. The brewery also maintains a beer garden which offers scenic views of the Lookout Mountain and the historic district.
26.7 Miles
94% 17 votes
Parks 1201 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
Clear Creek Whitewater Park offers casual trails for walking and biking alongside a mountain creek. Patrons can swim, white water raft or kayak in the stream. Guests can also walk their dogs at the park.
26.7 Miles
83% 12 votes
Parks 5001 S Inca Drive, Englewood, CO 80110 MoreLess Info
Belleview Park has many park activities for visitors to take part in. On site facilities, include a playground, petting zoo, a train ride, a water park, and a dog park.
26.8 Miles
96% 169 votes
Specialty Museums 13th and Maple St., Golden, CO MoreLess Info
With multiple displays of diverse fossils, minerals, meteorites and gems as well as moon rocks from the Apollo missions, Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum offers an informative and educational experience to visitors. There is also a walk-through mine comprising of UV minerals.
26.8 Miles
94% 1061 votes
Lookouts Golden, CO MoreLess Info
Lookout Mountain, reached via a scenic drive to the top, offers panoramic views of the town of Golden, the Coors Brewery and distant downtown Denver. Visitors can also explore the gravesite and museum of Buffalo Bill which is located on the top.
26.8 Miles
44% 242 votes
Other Entertainment 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood, CO MoreLess Info
The largest outdoor amphitheater in the city area of Denver, Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre has a seating capacity of 7,500 people. It is open from May to December each year and hosts a variety of open air concerts.
26.8 Miles
97% 33 votes
Playgrounds 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial, CO 80112 MoreLess Info
Centennial Center Park is an 11-acre area that features a coffee shelter, large shelters, and an amphitheater. Guests may reserve the facilities at this location, which also hosts large events throughout the year.
26.8 Miles
54% 95 votes
History Museums 11th and Arapahoe Sts, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
Experience first-hand, life in the pioneer era when you step back in time to visit Clear Creek History Park. Stroll around and explore the shops and buildings that are maintained as they were when the first brave settlers lived there.
26.8 Miles
69% 62 votes
Movie Theaters 23955 E Plaza Ave., Aurora, CO 80016 MoreLess Info
A place where the latest movies can be viewed, AMC Dine-in Theater Southlands offers a night of fun and entertainment. For added enjoyment, the theater also offers reclined seating and full-service dining.
26.9 Miles
94% 62 votes
Malls 6155 South Main Street, Aurora, CO 80016 MoreLess Info
Southlands is a local mall with a wide range of high end and low price shops as well as a variety of restaurants within the facility. Inside, there is a gas fire pit surrounded by seats which serves as a central gathering point.
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