Things to Do in Thornton in 2024

Thornton Attractions

There's something quite special about smaller cities. Whether you're going to Thornton for a day or two or you're staying for longer, it won't take you long to fall in love with this destination. In fact, with so many thrilling things to do and awesome sights to take in, you might never want to go home!

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Most popular activities in Thornton

Adventure & outdoor

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Rocky Mountain National Park Full-Day Tour

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Half-Day Rocky Mountain Escape

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History & culture

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Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver

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Attractions

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Denver CityPASS®: Admission to Top 3, 4, or 5 Denver Attractions

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Cruises & boat tours

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Denver: Denver Terrors Ghost Tour

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Recommended things to do in Thornton

Number of things to do	174
Things to do from	$5
Cheapest thing to do	Discover Denver: A Walking Tour of Denver's Top Sights
Top 5 things to do	Explore Thornton with a Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers Rocky Mountain National Park Full-Day Tour Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver Downtown Denver Food Tour Denver CityPASS®: Admission to Top 3, 4, or 5 Denver Attractions
Under $25	Explore Thornton with a Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers Denver: Molly Brown House Museum Self-Guided Tour & Entry General Admission to Denver Botanic Gardens Ticket Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Westminster by Zombie Scavengers Denver Scavenger Hunt: Hunt Through the Denver Zoo!
With kids	Downtown Denver Food Tour Denver CityPASS®: Admission to Top 3, 4, or 5 Denver Attractions Glacier Hiking & Geothermal Cave Pools + Pictures Day Tour in Idaho Springs 2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver Guided Hiking Tour in Colorado mountains

What to do in Thornton

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Things to Do in Thornton with Kids

There's nothing nicer than spending time together as a family. Thornton boasts an exciting selection of family friendly experiences that the entire gang will like:

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Thornton on a sunny day?

When the weather is good, these experiences are impossible to resist:

What to do in Thornton on a rainy day?

With indoor activities like a Latin American Art Museum - General Admission Tickets to keep you busy, there’s no need to let the wet weather stop you from having a ball.

Are there cheap things to do in Thornton?

Keep more of your hard-earned cash in your wallet with these cheap and fun things to do:

Discover the most popular places to visit in Thornton

Union Station

4.5/5(1,963 reviews)

You can learn more about the history of Denver when you make a stop at a well-known site like Union Station. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.

Red Rocks Amphitheater

4.5/5(1,985 reviews)

This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.

Colorado Convention Center

4.5/5(685 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening at Colorado Convention Center, a top convention center in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its entertainment choices.

Empower Field at Mile High

4.5/5(882 reviews)

Catch an event at Empower Field at Mile High during your trip to Denver. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Coors Field

4.5/5(1,136 reviews)

Catch an event at Coors Field during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.

Denver Zoo

4.5/5(1,157 reviews)

This zoo started with a single bear. Now, it’s an award-winning tourist destination housing more than 3,500 animals.

Ball Arena

4.5/5(1,108 reviews)

Catch an event at Ball Arena during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

16th Street Mall

4.5/5(3,026 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at 16th Street Mall during your stay in Denver. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

University of Denver

4/5(688 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Denver during your stay in Denver. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.

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Things to do in Thornton

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Thornton Attractions

Most popular activities in Thornton

Adventure & outdoor

Rocky Mountain National Park Full-Day Tour

Food, drink & nightlife

Half-Day Rocky Mountain Escape

History & culture

Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver

Attractions

Denver CityPASS®: Admission to Top 3, 4, or 5 Denver Attractions

Cruises & boat tours

Denver: Denver Terrors Ghost Tour

Recommended things to do in Thornton

What to do in Thornton

Things to Do in Thornton with Kids

Frequently asked questions

Discover the most popular places to visit in Thornton

Union Station

Red Rocks Amphitheater

Colorado Convention Center

Empower Field at Mile High

Coors Field

Denver Zoo

Ball Arena

16th Street Mall

University of Denver

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