- 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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Built, owned and operated by Bill Swets, Swetsville Zoo is a collection of many unique animal sculptures made from automobile parts, scrap metal and farm machinery.
45.2 Miles
Colorado's Fraser Valley is a scenic destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The valley features more than 600 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking, or simply walking, and offers remarkable woodland views.
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Off of Harmony Rd to Horsetooth Mountain, Fort Collins, CO
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Horsetooth Mountain Open Space is a local landmark known for Horsetooth Falls and the scenic views of Front Range mountains. The space includes a number of trails which can be used for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
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The Estes Park Aerial Tramway offers views of the mountainous region from high in the sky. The location, which offers coffee and pastries at the Bean Me Up Cafe, provides access to several ceremony sites which are suitable for weddings.
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Open Air Adventure Park
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490 Prospect Village Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517
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With more than 640 feet of course to discover, visitors have plenty to explore at Open Air Adventure Park. At 21 feet above the ground, guests can put themselves through 32 challenging obstacles.
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230 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
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Kirks Fly Shop is a local family owned business which offers guided fly and ice fishing trips, horseback and llama rides, hiking tours, backpacking trips and more, in the Rocky Mountain National Park. It also offers quality fishing equipment and camping gear on rent.
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Believed to be one of the most haunted hotels in the country, the Stanley Hotel is best remembered as the inspiration behind Stephen King's 'The Shining'.
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The Colorado Mountain School is a professional climbing guide service that imparts the skills guests need to explore what the Rocky Mountains have to offer. Students can enroll in Avalanche, Ice Climbing, and Mountaineering courses.
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Located in the heart of Estes park, Reel Mountain Theater, combines small town customer service with big time Hollywood blockbusters. Open seven days a week, plan your next date night or family outing at the movies.
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Snowy Peaks Winery is a winery that offers a variety of wines including Merlot, Syrah, and Riesling. The vineyard uses Colorado grown grapes and also serves gourmet foods such as handmade cheeses and chocolates.