17 days in Thornton Itinerary

The City of Thornton is a Home Rule Municipality in Adams and Weld counties in the U.S. state of Colorado, located in the northeast quadrant of the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Hessie Trailhead and Fort Vasquez Museum. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center and Eldorado Canyon. Venture out of the city with trips to Agricultural Heritage Center (in Longmont), Gilpin County Historical Society (in Central City) and Erie (Spirit of Flight Center & Thomas Reservior). There's much more to do: relax and rejuvenate at Healing Waters Mind and Body Float Studio, contemplate the waterfront views at Waneka Lake Park, get engrossed in the history at Shelby American Collection, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Anne U. White trail.

For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Thornton travel planner.

Expect a daytime high around 66°F in May, and nighttime lows around 44°F.