- TripBuzz found 219 things to do with kids in or near Boulder, Colorado, including 203 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Idaho Springs, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
- From Gateway Park Fun Center to Scott Carpenter Park, the Boulder area offers 94 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Other Adventures, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
- Surrounded by mountains and recognized for its natural landscape, Boulder is popular for outdoor sports and recreation. Along with hiking, tourists also visit the area to enjoy rock climbing, golfing, fishing and camping. Boulder is less than an hours drive from Denver, and is also home to the University of Colorado Boulder.
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As an annual event, Zoppe Italian Family Circus provides entertainment like acrobatics, juggling, horseback riding, and magic shows. One of the main attractions is a trained dog that can jump through hoops.
18.9 Miles
Featuring an aquatics facility, Anderson Park provides visitors with a lap pool, water slides, water playgrounds, and a shallow pool. In addition to the pools, the park has an open area with multipurpose fields, baseball diamonds, walking paths, and more.
18.9 Miles
Rather than an established space, Lewis Meadows is an open concept public park. The primary feature of the park is a trail that is kept more natural than a simple concrete path with focus on the grass and flowers native to the area.
19.0 Miles
With amenities for children and youth of all ages, Discovery Park is a great way to get the kids outside and active. Features include a skate park, playground, splash pad, walking trails, sports field, and a wet sand play space.
19.2 Miles
Located within Thornton Trail Winds Park and Open Space, Trail Winds Dog Park is nearly two acres and has separate areas for small and large dogs. The park provides drinking water, shade trees, benches and logs for jumping.
19.3 Miles
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11151 Colorado Boulevard, Thornton, CO
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Facilities at the Margaret W Carpenter Recreation Center are well-maintained and offer a host of activities for all ages. Swimmers enjoy the pool and lazy river. There are also tennis courts and a skate park for sports lovers.
19.3 Miles
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13650 Holly Street, Thornton, CO 80229
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An 18 hole disc golf course, the Springvale Park Disc Golf Course is divided into two sections. The North Nine is a skills course for beginners to develop their game, and the South Nine is more challenging.
19.4 Miles
A collection of restored antique automobiles is on display at Dougherty Museum. Most are about 100 years old and are in running order. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June through August.
19.5 Miles
The Gilpin History Museum captures what life was like in Gilpin County during the 1860s. The site, which was previously a school, features a school room, mining displays, and a recreated Main Street.
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42 votes
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.