Thornton

With over 1,000 acres of lush public park space and dozens of recreation centers to choose from, Thornton, Colorado, is the perfect getaway for anyone looking to reconnect with nature, or simply to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life no matter what time of the year it is. The city is centrally located amongst three different ski resorts so that you can easily spend the day zipping down snow-caked mountains during the winter without having to drive for hours upon hours, and there are multiple outdoor festivals that let you get a taste of what living in a close-knit midwestern community feels like throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Or, if savoring the great outdoors isn’t high on your priority list, Thornton is also home to the Denver Premium Outlets where you can find great deals on designer brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Marmot. Truly, Thornton has something available for everybody, no matter what your picture of an “ideal vacation” looks like.