- 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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Initially known as Colorado's Ocean Journey, Downtown Aquarium now, is a local aquarium and restaurant which features a range of interactive exhibits such as the horseshoe crab tough tank, the stingray touch and feed tank and many different ecosystems.
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At Panorama Park, visitors can play a game of soccer on the multipurpose field or enjoy a picnic under a covered pavilion. The playground area has wood chip flooring, and features a climbing structure with slides, monkey bars, and more.
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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a natural history and science museum housing a wide range of exhibits about native american culture, the universe, minerals, wildlife and more, coupled with a planetarium and an auditorium.
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Operating over a land space of 63 acres in the middle of downtown Denver, Elitch Gardens Theme Park is the only downtown theme and waterpark in America. It is open from May through October and has live entertainment, dining, shopping, and 50 different rides.
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With a theme park, water park, and live entertainment from new teen stars, Elitch Gardens has something for everyone. The park hosts school trips, company picnics, and offers season passes for fun throughout the whole summer.
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A partially fenced area for canine recreation, Westminster Dog Park measures 420 acres and provides open areas for dogs to run and play. The park features benches, a shelter for shade, a dog swimming pond and a drinking fountain.
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Western Bowl is a bowling alley that is popular among local residents. Visitors commonly enjoy playing a game or two of bowling, ordering from the food menu, having drinks while at the alley.
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The home of several local attractions, tourists can spend the entire day at City Park. Along with the Denver Zoo, this site is home to the Colorado Museum of Natural History. Outdoor activities such as tennis and baseball can also be enjoyed at this local park.
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The Pepsi Center is home to the National Hockey League's Colorado Avalanche, the National Basketball Association's Denver Nuggets and the National Lacrosse League's Colorado Mammoth. The venue is also used for concerts and wrestling events.
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Several lanes of standard ten pin bowling are available within Wheat Ridge Lanes. The facility also offers special Hot Rod car events during the summer as well as a heated patior that can seat up to 60 people.