- TripBuzz found 290 things to do with kids in or near Thornton, Colorado, including 274 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Littleton, Wheat Ridge and Denver.
- From AMF Sonesta Lanes to Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, the Thornton area offers 90 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Parks, Rock Climbing and Ziplines.
- Located in both Adams and Weld counties, the city of Thornton, Colorado is home to over 118,000 residents. A short 10 miles from Denver, the city spans over 27 square miles, covered with 2,000 acres of parks and open land. A center for recreation, Thornton is host to several community centers, golf courses, and both indoor and outdoor entertainment.
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Located 20 minutes outside of Denver, Geo Tours' whitewater rafting trips are perfect for those seeking a little adventure and a ton of fun. Geo Tours offers day trips as well as multi-day outings.
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Named for a former county commissioner, Robert F. Clement Park is home to the Columbine Memorial along with a 60-acre fishing lake. It offers children's playgrounds, a skate park, tennis and volleyball courts, baseball fields and open grassy areas.
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Nestled in downtown Boulder, Central Park offers beautiful and scenic city views. A quick walk to the farmer’s market, visitors to the park can enjoy paved walkways, an outdoor amphitheater and planned bike paths.
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501 Colorado Highway 8, Morrison, CO
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The Morrison Natural History Museum is a great place to see real dinosaur fossils. The museum is also famous for its hands-on exhibits that appeal to both adults and children.
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8141 East Arapahoe Road, Englewood, CO 80112
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A 12-screen movie theater, UA Greenwood Plaza Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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With a few locations including a main branch downtown, Boulder Public Library has an expansive catalog. Along with both fiction and non-fiction books, their collection further includes movies, audio books and music.
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Located in downtown Boulder, the historic Boulder Theater hosts a number of musical acts and other live entertainment throughout the year. Film festivals are also common at this local venue.
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Elvis Cinemas is a movie theater that also offers food and beverages, a cinema study club, and has rooms that are available to rent for birthday parties. The theatre offers $2.50 movie tickets after 6:00 pm.
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Flagstaff Mountain offers spectacular views of Boulder. The Flagstaff Summit Nature Center is located at the summit and provides a place for guests to familiarize themselves with wildlife, plants and the history of Boulder Mountain Parks.
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Spread over 2,330 acres, Mount Falcon Park offers many nature-based activities like hiking through 12 miles of trails, horseback riding trails, picnic tables, shelters, and restrooms. The west side of the park also details the ruins of several buildings owned by John Brisben Walker.