- The list below includes 63 free or cheap things to do in or near Grand Lake, Colorado, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Marinas, Hiking Trails, Bowling and History Museums.
- From Adams Falls Trail to The Beach at Grand Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Grand Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Estes Park, Fraser, Granby and Winter Park.
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Echo Lake Park spans a total of 616 acres and features a historic lake lodge, a hiking trail, a stone picnic shelter, and a 24-acre lake. The lake has fishing access along the shoreline.
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The hike to the top of Squaw Mountain is a moderate one, and offers impressive views of the surrounding wilderness. Visitors who come in the winter can do the hike on snowshoes for a challenge.
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PO Box 1318, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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Devoted to preserving and increasing awareness and appreciation of the history and culture of Idaho Springs, the Historical Society of Idaho Springs maintains a variety of museums and historic locations, and sponsors a variety of programs and events.
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Offering weekend guided tours, the Underhill Museum is based in the home and working office of a prominent turn of the century local surveyor and writer. One of the free tour is the Victorian garden behind the building.
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At over 8 miles long, Russell Gulch Trail leads visitors through a 19th century ghost town with mines and wooden structures. The trail is often used by four-wheel drive vehicles.
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Permanent exhibits at Longmont Museum include the Interactive Gallery which offers many hands-on activities for kids, a pocket exhibit about space exploration and a gallery which features works by regional and national artists. The Cultural Center nearby houses waterslides and pools.
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Featuring 32 lanes and state-of-the-art equipment, Centennial Lanes has special events, including moonlight bowling and midnight madness. In between games, players can also enjoy good food and drinks, including beer.
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Rough & Ready Park features amenities for visitors of all ages. There are multi-use fields, basketball courts, a playground, and a skate park for staying active, as well as a dog park, picnic areas, and more.
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2 miles west of Wilson and Eisenhower, Loveland, CO
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Apart from being a preserved wildlife habitat and multiple species of plants, Devil's Backbone Open Space is also known for its many rock formations, especially the Keyhole. There is also a network of trails which can be used for jogging, biking, trail running and more.
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431 Chicago Creek Rd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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Arkansas Valley Adventures offers guided whitewater rafting trips, from beginner to advanced levels, on Clear Creek river. Their recently built outpost provides many amenities including wetsuits, jackets and more.