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Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs (always free)

Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is probably the most beautiful small park in the state. Paved trails make it easy to wander around and check out the amazing cliffs and spires. Picnic areas, paved and unpaved hiking trails, horseback riding, a trading post, and a visitor's center with amazing views; Garden of the Gods is a great place to spend a day.

Western Welcome Week, Littleton (Aug 8-17, 2014)

Western Welcome Week is a festival in Littleton Colorado that celebrates our western tradition of community cooperation. This is the premier event in the Denver area for clubs, charities, and other non-profit organizations. Instead of the typical endless line of vendor booths, you will find tents set up to gain your interest and participation in various non-profit organizations. Finding a new hobby or charitable cause to get involved with is one of the rewarding things to do at Western Welcome Week.

Denver Center for the Performing Arts ($10 tickets)

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts offers a limited number of $10 tickets, every Tuesday morning, for shows coming later in the week.

Denver Cinco De Mayo Festival (May 3-4, 2014)

One of the best ways to experience Denver's rich Hispanic heritage is to visit the annual free Denver Cinco De Mayo Festival, one of the best things to do in Denver on a May weekend.

Golden Super Cruise Car Show (first Saturday monthly May-October)

The South Golden Road area around the Sonic drive-in is home to a very large monthly car show called the Golden Super Cruise. They typically hold this event on the first Saturday of every month from May through October. One of the best things to do in Golden on a Saturday evening.

Evergreen Chamber Orchestra (Saturday February 2)

The Evergreen Chamber Orchestra will have a free performance on Saturday Feb. 2, 2013, 7pm at Evergreen High School. Talented students from area schools will participate with the Evergreen Orchestra in this free concert.

The Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Web Site:
http://www.evergreenchamberorch.org/

Wheat Ridge Greenbelt (always free)

The Wheat Ridge Green Belt, also known as the Clear Creek Trail, is a beautiful area in the Denver Colorado suburbs to hike, bike, or just play on the jungle gyms!

Celestial Seasonings Tour in Boulder (always free)

The free Celestial Seasonings tour is a fun way to learn about tea and tea making, while sampling the most popular Celestial Seasonings flavors!  A stop at the Celestial Seasonings tour is a favorite vacation destination if you're traveling to Colorado.

Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum in Golden (always free)

If you are spending a day in Golden and looking for free attractions, The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum has a large display of rare gemstones, and their mining display downstairs should not be missed! One of the main attractions at the School of Mines Geology Museum is a moon rock collected during the Apollo 17 lunar mission!

When:
Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Where:
1310 Maple St., Golden, CO 80401
The Museum is located in downtown Golden on the Colorado School of Mines campus, in the General Research Library building.

Check their web site for details:

Boulder History Museum (free first Sunday monthly)

The Boulder History Museum offers free admission on the first Sunday of every month. This is a great deal and a chance for the rest of us to check out the museum's permanent displays, changing exhibits, and kids activities.

Aspen Nordic Center (always free)

For vacationers to Aspen, the Aspen Nordic center provides probably the ultimate cross country ski and snowshoe experience in Colorado, and it is entirely free!

Smithsonian Free Museum Day

Every year some of the best museums in the USA take part in the Smithsonian Museum Day. 

Aspen Art Museum (always free)

If you're looking for free things to do in Aspen, Colorado, good luck! Just kidding...

It turns out that Aspen has a free art museum and hiking / biking trail system that are both amazing Aspen attractions.

The museum is always free, but check their web site to see what is currently on display. If you want a more scenic experience, you can get to the museum by walking or biking the trail that goes through the neighborhoods and begins behind the visitor center at Rio Grande Ball Fields. If you walk the trail, make sure you visit the free and amazingly beautiful John Denver Sanctuary!

Location:
590 North Mill Street
Aspen, CO 81611 Map and Schedule

Aspen Art Museum Web Site and Schedule:

Half Fast Subs (Boulder)

Half Fast Subs in Boulder has one of the largest menu choices I've ever seen at a restaurant. The hardest thing to do at this place it to make a decision between the hot subs, cold subs, veggie subs and even salads. Whatever you chose, you won't be disappointed.