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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40.8 Miles
92% 60 votes
Bike Paths Greeley, CO MoreLess Info
Poudre River Trail is a paved path stretching between Cache la Poudre river and Windsor, Colorado, and can be travelled both on foot and bike. The trail also contains multiple signs informing people about the historcial significance of the place.
40.8 Miles
89% 9 votes
History Museums 1324 Ninth Ave, Greeley, CO MoreLess Info
Offering bi-weekly tours, the Meeker Home Museum offers a peek into the city of Greeley's past and its founding fathers. Tour guides dressed in 1800's era costumes provide a one hour exploration of the two story home.
41.2 Miles
89% 76 votes
Movie Theaters 517 8th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 MoreLess Info
Built inside the restored historic structure of Kress Building, Kress Cinema & Lounge is an independent theater whose shows include both mainstream and alternative content. The theater also houses a full bar and a kitchen allowing visitors to enjoy a meal while watching a movie.
41.2 Miles
86% 14 votes
Ice Skating 900 8th Ave, Greeley, CO MoreLess Info
The Greeley Ice Haus is an indoor ice arena with frequent public skate events including: Weekend Cosmic Skating, Drop-In ice-hockey, Stick 'n' Puck practice (all ages), Skills & Drills practice. Skate sharpening and cafe are also on-site.
41.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Theaters 802 9th Street, Suite 200, Greeley, CO MoreLess Info
Union Colony Dinner Theatre is a fun local dinner theater, with good shows and actors. The food might not be great, but it is okay, similar to most dinner theaters.
41.2 Miles
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Recreation Centers 651 10th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 MoreLess Info
Greeley Recreation Center is 105,000 sq ft and includes a fitness facility, racquetball courts, indoor pool, rock climbing wall, two gymnasiums and a 25 yard indoor pool with diving well. They also have banquet rooms that can be rented.
41.3 Miles
100% 23 votes
History Museums 714 8th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 MoreLess Info
Housed in Beaux-Arts style gallery building, this site contains exhibits on bicycles, the formation of Union Colony, and Horace Greeley's presidential campaign. The Greeley History Museum also contains a research center.
41.4 Miles
98% 266 votes
Adventure Tour 5229 Little Valley Dr., Estes Park, CO MoreLess Info
Offering seasonally-varying tours, Estes Park Outfitters - Private Tours leads horseback riding tours in summer, snowcat tours in winter, and elk hunting tours in season. The company also has a fully equipped, ecologically friendly lodge for rent.
41.7 Miles
93% 28 votes
History Museums 1475 A St. at N. 14th Ave., Greeley, CO MoreLess Info
Centennial Village Museum is a local historic village complete with old building structures and gardens with the guides dressed in period costumes and offering informative insights about the local history.
41.8 Miles
88% 261 votes
Snowmobiling 81699 US Highway 40, Winter Park, CO MoreLess Info
Travel 12,000 feet above Winter Park and Fraser Valley on snowmobiles with Grand Adventure Snowmobile Tours. Choose a guided or unguided tour for levels ranging from beginner to advanced.
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