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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42.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 376 3rd Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 MoreLess Info
With horses and ponies boarded at its stables, Once Upon A Horse offers educational programs to children to teach them animal safety and horse care. In addition to private lessons, visitors can schedule birthday parties that include horseback riding.
42.5 Miles
98% 286 votes
Gardens 1401 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO 80525 MoreLess Info
Flower Trial Garden is a local horticulture facility which focusses on the cultivation and growth patterns of a wide variety of plants in the environment of the Rocky Mountains. The gardens are open to public for self-guided tours.
42.5 Miles
91% 46 votes
Mountains 19285 Highway 103, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Open Tuesday-Friday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturdays from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sundays from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; and select Mondays for Holidays.
42.6 Miles
98% 308 votes
Rafting 1896 Stanley Rd, Idaho Springs, CO MoreLess Info
Liquid Descent Whitewater Rafting offers adventure whitewater rafting trips on the Eagle and Arkansas rivers as well as on Clear Creek.
42.8 Miles
90% 293 votes
Other Entertainment 2206 South Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO MoreLess Info
Holiday Twin is a local drive-in theater with two different screens which play first run double features. Opened in 1968, the theater continues to be a local attraction with its recently upgraded digital projection.
42.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Hiking Trails Stagecoach Blvd, Evergreen, CO 80439 MoreLess Info
Meadow Loop Trail is situated within Elk Meadow Park. It is a four mile loop which is suitable for hikers of all skill levels and dogs that are kept on a leash.
43.5 Miles
89% 158 votes
Specialty Museums 200 Mathews St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 MoreLess Info
Now called the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, visitors will be enthralled with the unique combination of science and history creating a unique learning experience. See an Ice Age era Bison, watch a presentation in the 360-degree theater or visit the music and sound lab.
43.6 Miles
75% 56 votes
Breweries 1020 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524 MoreLess Info
Established in 2003, the Fort Collins Brewery is a local microbrewery that produces a number of high quality craft beers. The brewery also contains a tavern that serves a variety of food options as well as a full beer menu.
43.6 Miles
94% 301 votes
Breweries 800 E Lincoln Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524 MoreLess Info
Celebrating the spirit of family, quality, and innovation, the Odell Brewing Company offers handmade beers crafted from local raw materials. Guests can enjoy samples in the tasting room, take daily tours, and hear live music one night a week.
43.6 Miles
44% 16 votes
Music Venue 204 S College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524 MoreLess Info
The Aggie Theatre is a live performance venue that hosts live plays, musical performances, and comedy shows. All of the shows in the theater start at 7:00pm and are for people ages 16 and up.
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