Best of Thornton, CO
Known for rapid population growth
About Thornton
Thornton is a home rule city situated in Adams and Weld counties within the Front Range Urban Corridor. It ranks as the sixth-most-populous city in Colorado, located just 10 miles north of the state capitol in Denver. The population grew significantly between 2010 and 2020, reaching 141,867 residents.
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Best Restaurants in Thornton
95 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Anthony's II Pizza and Italian Food
Anthony's II Pizza and Italian Food serves pizza in the Burgundy neighborhood.
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Butcher Block Cafe
Butcher Block Cafe serves American cuisine including burgers and breakfast dishes in the Original Thornton neighborhood.
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Cinzzetti's
Cinzzetti's is an Italian restaurant located in the Lambertson Lakes neighborhood.
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Crystal Island
Crystal Island serves Chinese cuisine in the Burgundy neighborhood.
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Delectible Egg
Delectible Egg serves breakfast, sandwiches, and salads in The Meadows at Timber Lake.
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Jewel of India
Jewel of India serves Indian cuisine in the Cedar Bridge neighborhood.
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Laredo Taco Company
Laredo Taco Company serves Tex-Mex cuisine in the Abbey neighborhood.
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Lodo's Bar And Grill
Lodo's Bar And Grill is a restaurant located in the Cedar Bridge neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Thornton
4 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Zoe's Coffee House
Zoe's Coffee House is a café located in the Cedar Bridge neighborhood. It serves as a coffee shop offering pastries.
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Churreria Dulce Luna
Churreria Dulce Luna is a Mexican coffee shop in the Original Thornton neighborhood. It serves as a local café for residents and visitors.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Thornton
8 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Beer By Design Brewery
Beer By Design Brewery operates as a bar in the Burgundy neighborhood.
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Creede Brewing Co.
Creede Brewing Co. operates as a bar in the Original Thornton neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Thornton
2 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Boondocks Fun Center
Boondocks Fun Center is an attraction located in The Meadows at Timber Lake.
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Malibu Jack's
Malibu Jack's is an attraction located in the Lambertson Lakes neighborhood.
Best Shops in Thornton
5 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Famous Styles Boutique
Famous Styles Boutique is a shop located in the Abbey neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Thornton
88 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Brookshire Park
Brookshire Park is a green space located in the neighborhood of The Meadows at Timber Lake.
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Walton Heath Park
Walton Heath Park is a green space located in the neighborhood of The Meadows at Timber Lake.
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Alvin B. Thomas Park
Alvin B. Thomas Park is a green space located in the Burgundy neighborhood.
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