Things to Do with Kids in Thornton, CO

  • 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.
  • 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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28.3 Miles
97% 858 votes
Rafting 350 Whitewater Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
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
20% 5 votes
Haunted Tours PO Box 122, Central City, CO 80427 MoreLess Info
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
94% 17 votes
History Museums 228 East First High Street, Central City, CO MoreLess Info
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.
29.2 Miles
80% 112 votes
Golf 10850 West Sundown Trail, Littleton, CO 80125 MoreLess Info
Arrowhead Golf Club maintains a scenic golf course where many of its fairways and holes have beautiful red rock formations in the backdrop. The course also has water features and one can enjoy beautiful views of Denver from the front nine.
29.3 Miles
97% 271 votes
National & State Parks 4751 North Roxborough Drive, Littleton, CO 80125 MoreLess Info
The main feature at Roxborough State Park are a variety of distinct red sandstone formations such as the Fountain and Lyons Formation as well as the Dakota Hogback with a network of hiking trails around them.
29.3 Miles
96% 141 votes
Off Road & ATV 2823 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
The Quad Squad ATV Tours is a local company which offers guided ATV tours on a number of trails around the Rocky Mountains which were used by miners more than a century ago.
29.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Off Road & ATV 2833 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Organizing excursions to the surrounding mountains, ATV Experience lets visitors drive their own ATV on a 2 hour trail ride. The guide takes a video of the trip for the visitors to take home with them.
29.4 Miles
89% 166 votes
Rafting 2804 Colorado Boulevard, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Raft Masters is a local outfitter which offers adventure rafting trips on the Arkansas River at the Royal Gorge and Bighorn Sheep Canyon, as well as on Clear Creek ranging from beginner to more advanced levels.
29.7 Miles
73% 37 votes
Golf Castle Rock, CO MoreLess Info
Ranked among America's top 100 golf courses, The Ridge at Castle Pines North undoubtedly lives up to its ranking. It is designed by Tom Weiskoff. The Ridge also hosts private events in their facility like weddings and business events.
29.7 Miles
82% 22 votes
Rafting 2350 Riverside Drive, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
At Highside Adventure Tours, visitors can trek the rapids of Clear Creek. The tour guide is helpful at navigating the waters and providing training to beginners in the group. They also have a zipline course for visitors.
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