- TripBuzz found 290 things to do with kids in or near Thornton, Colorado, including 274 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Littleton, Wheat Ridge and Denver.
- From AMF Sonesta Lanes to Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, the Thornton area offers 90 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Parks, Rock Climbing and Ziplines.
- Located in both Adams and Weld counties, the city of Thornton, Colorado is home to over 118,000 residents. A short 10 miles from Denver, the city spans over 27 square miles, covered with 2,000 acres of parks and open land. A center for recreation, Thornton is host to several community centers, golf courses, and both indoor and outdoor entertainment.
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Besides its beautiful scenery and well paved pathways, Robert Clement Park also comprises of multiple sports fields, kids playgrounds, a lake and a band shell which hosts a variety of concerts and other local events.
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Located in the heart of a 110-acre nature preserve, the Boettcher Mansion is on the register of National Historic Places by its original name, Lorraine Lodge. This beautiful facility is available to rent for special events, corporate retreats, and social galas.
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Designed to cultivate children and adults connection with nature, the Lookout Mountain Nature Center, is a 110-acre, outdoor paradise. Featuring interior educational exhibits, coupled with the outdoor observation areas and nature trails, plan your visit today.
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Boulder Creek Path is a local trail which begins in the plains leading up to the mountains and is much used by bikers and trail-runners. The trail runs parallel to Boulder Creek and passes near a local playground.
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The Danny Dietz Memorial is dedicated to a Colorado native who was part of a Navy Seal team that passed away in Afghanistan. The statue is located near Dietz's former school.
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Scott Carpenter Park has many amenities including a large swimming pool with water slide, skate park, open turf field, diamond field and a unique astronaut-themed playground. There are many walking paths and benches and the park is pet-friendly.
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Wide open expanses allow dog owners and their furry friends to enjoy their own space at the Wynetka Ponds Park. The fenced in park allows for safe, off-leash play, and offers water stations and picnic tables.
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Besides its wide range of themed exhibits such as those categorized under gold rush and space exploration, the main feature at Littleton Historical Museum are the two 18th-century historical farms complete with farm cattle, log cabins, barns and volunteers dressed in period costumes.
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The Littleton Museum offers visitors access to four galleries, a research center, and a lecture hall. The museum, often rated as one of the top local museums in the country, also features two history farms.
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Ambitious hikers frequently tackle the Mesa Trail that runs between Boulder and Eldorado Springs. It covers six miles of land and has an elevation gain of 440 feet while there are also picnic areas and wildlife viewing.