Free & Cheap Things to Do in Arvada, CO

  • The list below includes 307 free or cheap things to do in or near Arvada, Colorado, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
  • From West Arvada Dog Park to Johnny Roberts Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arvada and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Littleton, Boulder and Denver.
  • The list below includes 307 free or cheap things to do in or near Arvada, Colorado, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
  • From West Arvada Dog Park to Johnny Roberts Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arvada and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Littleton, Boulder and Denver.
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100% 1 votes
Mountains Idaho Springs, CO 80439 MoreLess Info
The hike to the top of Squaw Mountain is a moderate one, and offers impressive views of the surrounding wilderness. Visitors who come in the winter can do the hike on snowshoes for a challenge.
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- 0 votes
Historic Sites PO Box 1318, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Devoted to preserving and increasing awareness and appreciation of the history and culture of Idaho Springs, the Historical Society of Idaho Springs maintains a variety of museums and historic locations, and sponsors a variety of programs and events.
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History Museums PO Box 1318, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Offering weekend guided tours, the Underhill Museum is based in the home and working office of a prominent turn of the century local surveyor and writer. One of the free tour is the Victorian garden behind the building.
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Hiking Trails 1800 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
At over 8 miles long, Russell Gulch Trail leads visitors through a 19th century ghost town with mines and wooden structures. The trail is often used by four-wheel drive vehicles.
23.1 Miles
64% 14 votes
Arcades 1600 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Fusing together a bar with an arcade, Flipper McGill's Pinball Parlor offers adults a chance to return to their childhood with vintage games and pinball machines. There is an outdoor patio that has an old fashioned jukebox.
23.2 Miles
91% 45 votes
Breweries 1800 Pike Rd., Longmont, CO 80501 MoreLess Info
Oskar Blues Tasty Weasel Tap Room is a brewery that offers free daily tours. Their tasting room with 10 taps is open for service daily and they often host live music and other special events.
23.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 8830 Apache Plume Drive, Parker, CO 80134 MoreLess Info
With Cottonwood Park West, visitors can participate in a wide variety of sports at the park's many fields, from basketball to volleyball. The park also has a playground and a picnic area.
23.3 Miles
99% 296 votes
Rafting 1313 Idaho St, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting offers guided adventure rafting trips on the Arkansas River and Clear Creek coupled with horseback rides, fly fishing trips and ATV rentals.
23.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Disc Golf Russell Gulch Road, Central City, CO MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy frisbee golf on a private course at Ghost Town Disc Golf Course. The course features a variety of scenic views and terrains and is available by reservation only.
23.7 Miles
93% 82 votes
History Museums 400 Quail Road, Longmont, CO 80501 MoreLess Info
Permanent exhibits at Longmont Museum include the Interactive Gallery which offers many hands-on activities for kids, a pocket exhibit about space exploration and a gallery which features works by regional and national artists. The Cultural Center nearby houses waterslides and pools.
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