- The list below includes 136 free or cheap things to do in or near Parker, Colorado, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
- From Bayou Gulch Regional Park to Cottonwood Park West, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Parker and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Littleton, Denver, Aurora and Englewood.
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The main building at Foothills Art Center is housed in a gothic church that was constructed in 1872, but this award-winning gallery was founded in 1968. Dedicated to exhibiting art in all its forms, the FAC is a gem waiting to be discovered.
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A natural sanctuary, Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, Colorado is home to a variety of wildlife. The nature center provides visitors with a range of activities, from hiking around the lake to bird watching.
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987-1/2 Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO 80401
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Buffalo Bill Museum houses William F. Cody memorabilia who was nicknamed 'Buffalo Bill' for his buffalo hunting skills, as well as a number of other exhibits which feature Native Indian artifacts and old Western firearms. The Grave offers scenic views of the nearby Great Plains and the Rockies.
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Recognized as one of the largest skating parks in the US, Arvada Skate Park has received many accolades and awards. Free, this outdoor park is frequented by skaters of all skill levels and abilities.
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Offering a western heritage exhibit, History Park features monuments and sculptures including those of Jim Bridger and Jeremiah Johnson, a cougar on a rock and a Buffalo Soldier. The park also offers walking trails that provide access to the exhibit.
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987 Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO 80401
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Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum is features a variety of exhibits and artifacts about the history of Native Americans and cowboys. The museum features exhibits on Wild West performers and the grave site of Buffalo Bill.
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Fresh hand-crafted premium beers are always on tap for guests of the Barrels & Bottles Brewery. The brewpub and restaurant also offers guest taps, wine by the bottle or tap, and a food menu featuring tapas style fare.
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13th and Maple St., Golden, CO
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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.
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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.
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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.