- The list below includes 281 free or cheap things to do in or near Thornton, Colorado, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Parks, Ziplines and Maze.
- From Pecos Park to Thornton Veterans Memorial, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Thornton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Boulder, Littleton and Denver.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Cozens Ranch Museum, in Winter Park, Colorado, allows visitors to go back to pioneer times, in the late 19th century. Displays detail stage coach travel and pioneer ranching during the 1800s.
43.7 Miles
Grand Park Community Recreation Center features a small indoor waterpark with a lazy river, spray fixtures, a children's wading pool, and a four-lane lap pool. The facility also has a climbing wall, gymnastic center, and fitness classes.
44.0 Miles
Featuring over 40 miles of trails, Trestle Bike Park provides a venue for mountain biking for all experience levels. The park also offers downhill mountain biking instruction along with bike sales and rentals.
44.3 Miles
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2250 Big Thompson Hwy, Estes Park, CO
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At the Estes Park Ride-A-Kart & Cascade Creek Mini-Golf, guests can play ride go karts and bumper cars, play in the arcade, or practice their swings in the batting cages. The location's arcade features skee ball, air hockey, and video games.
44.3 Miles
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.
44.4 Miles
Situated among the Rocky Mountains, Lily Lake is a scenic lake that is a prime spot for viewing wildlife, including moose, muskrats, and ducks. The lake features a walking path that runs around its perimeter.
44.4 Miles
Explore the stunning panoramic views of ponderosa pines and red rock cliffs when you visit Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. After a day of hiking, biking, or riding horseback on the looping trails, sit down at one of the picnic areas and enjoy the views.
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N St Vrain Avenue and Community Drive, Estes Park, CO
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The Estes Valley Dog Park is a fenced-in, off-leash park that features grassy areas and a lake for your dog to enjoy. At an altitude of 7,500 feet, playing fetch with your pup at this site can be an exhausting experience.
44.7 Miles
Sombrero Ranch offers guided horseback rides on a range of selected trails which pass through their private catte ranch and further into the Rocky Mountain National Park. They also offer a number of other rides including wagon and sleigh rides as well as fishing and hunting trips.
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The Lake Estes Marina offers guests the chance to take in scenic views of the surrounding mountains and valley. The business offers 1-passenger kayak and 10-passenger pontoon boat rentals for those wishing to jump on the water.