Free & Cheap Things to Do in Golden, CO

  • The list below includes 291 free or cheap things to do in or near Golden, Colorado, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Hiking Trails and Breweries.
  • From Golden Gate Canyon State Park to Lookout Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Golden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Littleton, Boulder, Idaho Springs and Denver.
  • The list below includes 291 free or cheap things to do in or near Golden, Colorado, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Hiking Trails and Breweries.
  • From Golden Gate Canyon State Park to Lookout Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Golden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Littleton, Boulder, Idaho Springs and Denver.
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18.8 Miles
92% 89 votes
Natural Landmarks Castle Pines Parkway, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 MoreLess Info
Daniels Park in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is a natural wonder where visitors can experience the beautiful range. With a variety of trails and picnic areas, visitors may also enjoy a sunset view or the occasional buffalo sighting.
18.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 9370 Ridgeline Blvd, Littleton, CO 80129 MoreLess Info
Civic Green Park features a large pavilion that accommodates over 100 guests, and can be reserved for events. The park also has a number of smaller shelters, a playground for kids, and picnic areas.
19.2 Miles
50% 14 votes
Bowling 2530 E. County Line Road, Littleton, CO 80126 MoreLess Info
Featuring 32 lanes available for play, AMF Littleton Lanes is a local bowling alley offering a number of attractions for bowlers to enjoy when visiting. Other amenities include a bar area with TV's, a game arcade, and food menu.
19.3 Miles
100% 11 votes
Fishing 4121 Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO MoreLess Info
Tucked in the mountains, Mount Evans Trout Fishing offers visitors a scenic pond for catching rainbow trout. Any fish caught in the pond are cleaned by the staff so the visitor can take their catch home.
19.4 Miles
57% 7 votes
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Expo Park

Disc Golf 10955 E Exposition Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012 MoreLess Info
Expo Park is a large park featuring a full size disc golf course. The park also offers soccer fields, tennis courts, a playground, and a clubhouse (with meeting rooms available for rental.)
19.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 5650 Havana Street, Commerce City, CO 80239 MoreLess Info
Situated on a former nuclear facility, Rocky Mountain Arsenal now houses a variety of native animals in a national wildlife refuge. Visitors can take a driving tour of the refuge to view animals like buffaloes, turtles, deer, and more.
20.0 Miles
78% 9 votes
Farms & Ranches 7479 W Titan Rd, Littleton, CO 80125 MoreLess Info
Stockton's Plum Creek Stables provides horse rentals, hay rides, and stable rentals for those who wish to house their horses in the stables. The location offers water, hay rings, and fields for horses to enjoy.
20.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Disc Golf 13650 Holly Street, Thornton, CO 80229 MoreLess Info
An 18 hole disc golf course, the Springvale Park Disc Golf Course is divided into two sections. The North Nine is a skills course for beginners to develop their game, and the South Nine is more challenging.
20.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 5310 E 136th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80602 MoreLess Info
An aquatics facility that features a 50 meter Olympic-sized pool, Veteran's Memorial Aquatics Center hosts children's swimming and diving teams as well as a variety of programs. The facility is also highly energy efficient.
20.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Dog Park 13385 Holly Street, Thornton, CO 80241 MoreLess Info
Located within Thornton Trail Winds Park and Open Space, Trail Winds Dog Park is nearly two acres and has separate areas for small and large dogs. The park provides drinking water, shade trees, benches and logs for jumping.
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