- 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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Colorado 73 & Buffalo Creek Road, Evergreen, CO 80439
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Situated in a pine forest, The Alderfer/Three SistersPark is 770-acres of land that consists of beautiful rock formations, rolling hills and natural forested trails. It is a great place for bouldering, mountain biking and hiking.
26.8 Miles
Established in 1994, the Parker Symphony Orchestra is an all-volunteer ensemble whose goal is to increase awareness and appreciation of symphonic music. The orchestra performs several shows each year, with varying themes.
27.1 Miles
The overgrown remains of a runway are now the Flying J Ranch Park which is open for natural exploration. The central attraction is a three-mile trail loop which runs through lodgepole pines, ponderosas, and Douglas firs.
27.5 Miles
Salisbury Equestrian Park serves the equestrian community and recreational sports leagues for both adults and children. The equestrian arena has seating for up to 80 people, and the park also has 30 acres of open space.
27.7 Miles
Maxwell Falls is a part of Maxwell Creek, and the waterfall tends to be most impressive in the spring when the creek is fed by snow runoff. An easy hiking trail that allows for dog walking follows the creek to the waterfall.
27.8 Miles
Situated just north of the County Meadows subdivision, the McCabe Meadows Park is home to the Parker Arboretum. The site also provides access to the Cherry Creek Trail and features a fitness circuit as well as a shade structure with tables.
28.2 Miles
A collection of restored antique automobiles is on display at Dougherty Museum. Most are about 100 years old and are in running order. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June through August.
28.3 Miles
Clear Creek Rafting Co. specializes in whitewater rafting adventures on the Arkansas and Clear Creek Rivers passing through natural tourist destinations such as the Royal Gorge, Bighorn Sheep Canyon and Browns Canyon.
28.9 Miles
Blue Lantern Ghost Tours offers 'haunted' tours of lower downtown Denver and of Central City, two locations it describes as among the most haunted in America. The tours travel through various creepy locations, many of them underground.
29.0 Miles
The Gilpin History Museum captures what life was like in Gilpin County during the 1860s. The site, which was previously a school, features a school room, mining displays, and a recreated Main Street.