- Our list of the best things to do in Thornton, Colorado, features the top 364 nearby activities — including 143 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Thornton, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Thornton, CO , followed by 348 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boulder, Golden, Denver, Littleton, Aurora, Longmont, Wheat Ridge, Broomfield, Arvada, Westminster, Morrison, Englewood, Evergreen, Commerce City, Lakewood, Brighton, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Fraser, Westminster and Northglenn
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30.0 Miles
At over 8 miles long, Russell Gulch Trail leads visitors through a 19th century ghost town with mines and wooden structures. The trail is often used by four-wheel drive vehicles.
30.1 Miles
Indian Hot Springs is a local establishment which offers hot mineral baths with their Tropical Swim Pool, outdoor jacuzzis and private baths coupled with geothermal vapor caves and spa facilities.
30.2 Miles
64%
14 votes
1600 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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Fusing together a bar with an arcade, Flipper McGill's Pinball Parlor offers adults a chance to return to their childhood with vintage games and pinball machines. There is an outdoor patio that has an old fashioned jukebox.
30.3 Miles
99%
296 votes
1313 Idaho St, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting offers guided adventure rafting trips on the Arkansas River and Clear Creek coupled with horseback rides, fly fishing trips and ATV rentals.
30.7 Miles
At Dodds Wine Vault, visitors can sample a wide selection of wines and a few beers in its tasting room. The tasting room has a sommelier that will provide advice based on the visitor's preferences.
30.8 Miles
93%
826 votes
431 Chicago Creek Rd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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Arkansas Valley Adventures offers guided whitewater rafting trips, from beginner to advanced levels, on Clear Creek river. Their recently built outpost provides many amenities including wetsuits, jackets and more.
30.8 Miles
Located in the Mount Evans Wilderness, Mount Bierstadt is a 14,065 foot summit on the front range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Views of local wildlife are featured along with a direct overlook of the mountain range.
30.8 Miles
A & A Historical Trails is a horseback riding stable. Guests can learn to ride a horse or participate in pony rides, horse rental, horseback rides, pack trips, hunting horses and Rocky Mountain trail horse riding.
31.2 Miles
87%
15 votes
188 Alpes Hill Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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A&A Historical Trails Stables - Day Tours is a horseback riding stable that offers both guided and unguided trail rides. The trail rides included trips to old 1800s cemeteries, Colorado Casinos, and gold mines.
31.5 Miles
Meadow Loop Trail is situated within Elk Meadow Park. It is a four mile loop which is suitable for hikers of all skill levels and dogs that are kept on a leash.