- The list below includes 291 free or cheap things to do in or near Golden, Colorado, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Hiking Trails and Breweries.
- From Golden Gate Canyon State Park to Lookout Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Golden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Littleton, Boulder, Idaho Springs and Denver.
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Dedicated to preserving, recording, and disseminating the history of Adams County, Pennsylvania, the Adams County Historical Society maintains extensive archives of photographs, genealogical records, and official documents to aid researchers.
21.8 Miles
Kids will be begging to go to Altair Park once they see the playground. With a small rock wall, swing set, jungle gym, and slide, there is endless fun to be had.
21.9 Miles
A community based cultural center, the Aurora History Museum has a lot to offer its guests like arts programs and exhibits, fine arts, decorative arts, culture and history. And the best thing is, admission is free!
22.0 Miles
With a grill, running water, and a well maintained playground, Lonesome Pine Park is an ideal place for families to spend a quiet afternoon. The park is equipped with a multi-purpose court for activities such as tennis, pickle ball, and any other hard surface sport.
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Centennial Canoe Outfitters provides fully outfitted and guided boat trip adventures on rivers in three states. They also offer sea kayaking in the islands and multi-sport excursions internationally with zip lines, rafting and jungle hiking.
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Chatfield Stables offer supervised horseback and hay rides through a variety of scenic trails which offer beautiful views of the Platte River and the surrounding landscape. They also offer riding lessons to those interested.
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At the 12 Mile Stables, visitors are able to enjoy horseback rides to sites like Cherry Creek Park. Riders who are less experienced can receive instruction from the location's training staff.
22.3 Miles
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16002 E Smith Road, Aurora, CO 80010
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Filled with interactive exhibits, The Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch provides visitors with taxidermy displays, live animals, and a kid's dress up area. The center is situated on a 200 acre ranch with several hiking trails. Nature Center:Closed Mon & Tues Wed - Fri Noon-4:30 Sat & Sun 9-4:30
22.5 Miles
St. Mary's Glacier is reached through a moderately difficult upward hike which in turn, passes around a scenic lake and progresses forward up to the glacier where one can enjoy the panoramic views of the surroundings and a variety of snow sports.
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4751 North Roxborough Drive, Littleton, CO 80125
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The main feature at Roxborough State Park are a variety of distinct red sandstone formations such as the Fountain and Lyons Formation as well as the Dakota Hogback with a network of hiking trails around them.