- The list below includes 281 free or cheap things to do in or near Thornton, Colorado, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Parks, Ziplines and Maze.
- From Pecos Park to Thornton Veterans Memorial, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Thornton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Boulder, Littleton and Denver.
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Scott Carpenter Park has many amenities including a large swimming pool with water slide, skate park, open turf field, diamond field and a unique astronaut-themed playground. There are many walking paths and benches and the park is pet-friendly.
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Wide open expanses allow dog owners and their furry friends to enjoy their own space at the Wynetka Ponds Park. The fenced in park allows for safe, off-leash play, and offers water stations and picnic tables.
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Besides its wide range of themed exhibits such as those categorized under gold rush and space exploration, the main feature at Littleton Historical Museum are the two 18th-century historical farms complete with farm cattle, log cabins, barns and volunteers dressed in period costumes.
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The Littleton Museum offers visitors access to four galleries, a research center, and a lecture hall. The museum, often rated as one of the top local museums in the country, also features two history farms.
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Ambitious hikers frequently tackle the Mesa Trail that runs between Boulder and Eldorado Springs. It covers six miles of land and has an elevation gain of 440 feet while there are also picnic areas and wildlife viewing.
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Take on a companion in an outdoor go kart race at Action Karting. Go karts produce speeds up to 55 miles per hour. Racing suits and full protective gear are provided. Special events can be booked.
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A venue for both professional and amateur drag racing competitions, Bandimere Speedway is a quality facility. This 1/4 mile dragstrip is also known by locals as NHRA or Thunder Mountain.
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A 16-screen movie theater, Century Boulder displays first-run Hollywood movies along with independent films. The theater offers all digital projection, RealD 3D movies, arcade games, self-service ticketing and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
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The campus of the University of Colorado at Boulder offers a scenic drive through its streets lined with art galleries, music schools, museums, bookstores and more, with the beautiful views of the Rockies in the background.
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With a campground perched on the edge of the beach, Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado provides a scenic background for family camping. Visitors can also enjoy in beach activity rentals, biking, and modern facilities to make any adventure complete.