- The list below includes 178 free or cheap things to do in or near Brighton, Colorado, including 88 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Dog Park and Farms & Ranches.
- From Barr Lake State Park to Happy Tails Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Brighton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boulder, Denver, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
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Chain serves authentic East Coast food with local cuisine accents in seven locations
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A natural sanctuary, Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, Colorado is home to a variety of wildlife. The nature center provides visitors with a range of activities, from hiking around the lake to bird watching.
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Dog owners who visit Happy Tails Dog Park can let their pets swim in the site's pond area. The location also features both human and dog water fountains as well as dirt paths for those who wish to take their pet for a walk.
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At the Danny Carmichael Park, young visitors can ride their skateboard, their bike, their scooter, or go roller blading. The location also features a playground, with monkey bars, and a baseball field.
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A roller rink erected in 1958, Wagon Wheel Skate Center has polished wood floors with beams painted like trees to go along with its old-school ambiance. There is also an arcade and a cafeteria with snack bar.
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Running since 1855, Pella Public Library provides visitors with a plethora of books to choose from in different formats like digital and audio. The city hosts a genealogy club where members of the town can learn about their family history.
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A pick your own farmers market an CSA, Berry Patch Farm features a variety of locally grown produce, cheeses, meats, and other products. The farm also hosts events and parties for children.
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Featuring 12 auditoriums, AMC Brighton 12 is a movie theater that displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Dedicated to preserving, recording, and disseminating the history of Adams County, Pennsylvania, the Adams County Historical Society maintains extensive archives of photographs, genealogical records, and official documents to aid researchers.
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Located within Thornton Trail Winds Park and Open Space, Trail Winds Dog Park is nearly two acres and has separate areas for small and large dogs. The park provides drinking water, shade trees, benches and logs for jumping.
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13650 Holly Street, Thornton, CO 80229
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An 18 hole disc golf course, the Springvale Park Disc Golf Course is divided into two sections. The North Nine is a skills course for beginners to develop their game, and the South Nine is more challenging.