- The list below includes 239 free or cheap things to do in or near Highlands Ranch, Colorado, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Breweries, Natural Landmarks and History Museums.
- From Lonesome Pine Park to Altair Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Highlands Ranch and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Littleton, Golden, Denver and Wheat Ridge.
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park was established in 1960 and is home to a variety of wetland and riperian plant species, multiple forrested picnic areas, campsites, small creeks and ponds as well as a number of hiking and biking trails.
31.2 Miles
Featuring 12 auditoriums, AMC Brighton 12 is a movie theater that displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
31.3 Miles
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2823 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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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.
31.3 Miles
Dog owners who visit Happy Tails Dog Park can let their pets swim in the site's pond area. The location also features both human and dog water fountains as well as dirt paths for those who wish to take their pet for a walk.
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2833 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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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.
31.4 Miles
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.
31.6 Miles
Eldorado Canyon is believed to be one of the most popular rock climbing sites in the country with more than 500 climbing routes. There are also a number of scenic trails surrounding the Canyon which are good for hiking and mountain biking.
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2350 Riverside Drive, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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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.
31.9 Miles
Heritage Visitors Center features an informative museum full of unique exhibits of Idaho Springs' mining history, early life, and the important role it played in establishing not only Idaho Springs but the state of Colorado itself.
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Mt. Evans Wilderness contains rare high altitude arctic tundra, spruce-lodgepole pine forests and bristlecone pines in high altitude locations. Patrons can hike or walk the wilderness and experience granite cirques, several small lakes and scenic views.