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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36.6 Miles
82% 17 votes
Lake 29614 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, CO 80439 MoreLess Info
Hosting outdoor ice rinks in a variety of sizes, Evergreen Lake House provides skate rentals for its visitors. During the summer, visitors can take a boat or paddle board out to the lake.
37.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, CO 80439 MoreLess Info
Visitors can learn of the histories and experiences of the Humphrey family and the Kinnikinnik Ranch at Humphrey Memorial Park & Museum. The museum features tours of the Humphrey home, hiking trails, and an art gallery and antique shop.
37.2 Miles
91% 11 votes
Specialty Museums 35901 WCR 31, Greeley, CO 80615 MoreLess Info
Open for guided tours only, the Antique Washing Machine Museum contains over 1,408 antique washing machines, holding the Guinness World Record. The collection includes washing machines that are hand-powered, motor-driven and electric as well as other household appliances.
38.0 Miles
96% 90 votes
Parks Colorado 73 & Buffalo Creek Road, Evergreen, CO 80439 MoreLess Info
Situated in a pine forest, The Alderfer/Three SistersPark is 770-acres of land that consists of beautiful rock formations, rolling hills and natural forested trails. It is a great place for bouldering, mountain biking and hiking.
38.2 Miles
95% 44 votes
Parks 5821 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins, CO MoreLess Info
Named after the dinosaur bones that were discovered during its construction, Fossil Creek Park, has activities for children of all ages. The park features a splash pad, playground areas, sports fields, dog park, and Fossil Creek Lake.
38.4 Miles
94% 4493 votes
Scenic Drives Estes Park, CO MoreLess Info
Established in 1918, Peak to Peak Scenic Byway is the oldest scenic byway in the state and starts from Estes Park towards Pikes Peak, passing through Roosevelt Naional Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park.
38.4 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks 4815 Fox Sparrow Road, Parker, CO 80134 MoreLess Info
Located on 205 acres, Bayou Gulch Regional Park features over 6 miles of trails, a basketball court and fields for baseball, football and soccer. It has picnic facilities, a playground and a 2-acre dog park.
38.5 Miles
96% 23 votes
Parks 9509 County Hwy. 73, Evergreen, CO MoreLess Info
The overgrown remains of a runway are now the Flying J Ranch Park which is open for natural exploration. The central attraction is a three-mile trail loop which runs through lodgepole pines, ponderosas, and Douglas firs.
38.7 Miles
98% 640 votes
Hiking Trails Off of Harmony Rd to Horsetooth Mountain, Fort Collins, CO MoreLess Info
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space is a local landmark known for Horsetooth Falls and the scenic views of Front Range mountains. The space includes a number of trails which can be used for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
38.7 Miles
97% 858 votes
Rafting 350 Whitewater Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Clear Creek Rafting Co. specializes in whitewater rafting adventures on the Arkansas and Clear Creek Rivers passing through natural tourist destinations such as the Royal Gorge, Bighorn Sheep Canyon and Browns Canyon.
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