- Our list of the best things to do in Thornton, Colorado, features the top 364 nearby activities — including 143 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Thornton, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Thornton, CO , followed by 348 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boulder, Golden, Denver, Littleton, Aurora, Longmont, Wheat Ridge, Broomfield, Arvada, Westminster, Morrison, Englewood, Evergreen, Commerce City, Lakewood, Brighton, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Fraser, Westminster and Northglenn
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Offering around nine miles of hiking trails, the Matthews/Winters Park features a variety of amenities. The scenic park is a popular destination for hikers, bikers, and joggers, and features public restrooms.
17.2 Miles
Matthews Winters Park is a nature park that has opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping, and picnicking. The park also has a hiking trail and a visitor center.
17.3 Miles
Great Plains Park is a 50 acre park featuring a water sprayground. Attractions include a playground, a baseball field, a large open field, a half-court basketball court, and two sheltered seating areas.
17.3 Miles
A traditional bowling center, AMF Broadway Lanes features 32 lanes used for open bowling and league play. The center offers a bar with televisions for sports viewing, pool tables, video games and a snack bar.
17.4 Miles
At the 12 Mile Stables, visitors are able to enjoy horseback rides to sites like Cherry Creek Park. Riders who are less experienced can receive instruction from the location's training staff.
17.4 Miles
The Toad Tavern is a music venue that features local and national bands across all genres. They also offer a full bar with food and drink specials, pool tables, a jukebox, beer pong and trivia nights.
17.5 Miles
Chatfield Stables offer supervised horseback and hay rides through a variety of scenic trails which offer beautiful views of the Platte River and the surrounding landscape. They also offer riding lessons to those interested.
17.5 Miles
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.
17.5 Miles
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.
17.5 Miles
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.