Greater Brighton • Greater Brighton 2020 Visitors Guide • 15 THINGS TO DO IN BRIGHTON

Stop by Creative U in Historic Downtown for inspiration, enjoy a latte, take a fun painting class!

Take care of that sweet tooth – visit Papoose Place & Co. and enjoy the vast selection of candy and other fine sweets! Vintage soda is another offering you’ll find. Place your pin on their map, showing where you’re from!

Art enthusiast? Main St. Creatives Art Gallery welcomes you to stroll through and view gorgeous works from local talent. Artwork includes oils, watercolors, jewelry and sculpture.

The Armory Performing Arts Center features concerts, a summer blues blast, art shows, and theatrical performances on a rotating basis. Check the website for a full listing of upcoming special events!

Visit one of our local farms! See the special section in this guide dedicated to them – each offers a unique experience. Some ideas for you include tractor rides for berry picking, a historical farm tour, farm stays, farm animal experience, and a variety of special seasonal events.

Spend an afternoon at Big Choice Brewing, located just off Main Street in a historically restored Buddhist temple. Big Choice Brewing has a 5,300-square-foot tap room, two outdoor patios and a 20-tap draft system. Enjoy a brick-fired specialty pizza or another item off their lunch menu. Big Choice now offers wine and other spirits in addition to its brews.

Something Brewery is on historic Main Street. It was Brighton’s first official brewery – and is a local favorite. Stop by and ask for a “blueberry muffin kettle sour” or one of their tea brews. Whatever you’d like, whether it’s hoppy or not – you’re sure to find a brew just for you! Something Brewery brings a creative variety of food truck each week.

Brighton is home to Barr Lake State Park, well known for its birdwatching opportunities. Get your walking boots on, a jacket and grab some binoculars! It’s located on the east side of town, just off Interstate 76. See the special section in this guide for all you can do at the park. Friendly rangers and volunteers will greet you with a smile and help you find the right activity for you and your guests. Whether you have a couple of hours or all day, there is plenty to keep you busy outdoors!

Riverdale Golf Course offers two different courses, The Dunes and The Knolls. The Dunes is a Scottishstyle links course with plenty of pot bunkers, mounds, water, and the natural trademark railroad ties meandering along the South Platte River. The Knolls is a traditional park-style layout that features many hazards, trees and elevated greens. The Riverdale Golf Courses are critically acclaimed in magazines such as Golf Magazine, The Colorado Golfer Newspaper, and Golf Digest, just to name a few.

See the dining choices in town as you look through this guide. There is surely a spot to please, whether you’re looking for a familiar chain restaurant or want something family-owned and unique.

Time for shopping? Brighton features lots to do! Take time and stroll through Historic Downtown. A few examples include: On Pins & Needles (sewing, quilting and more), The Porch on Main Street, and The Bee & Thistle Marketshops on 3rd Street offer home décor and specialty artisan items. Each unique and worth a look!

Whether you’re brand new to axe throwing or a seasoned thrower, Lizzie’s is the place for you. The trained staff will teach you everything you need to have an exciting (and safe!) time. Lizzie’s Axe Throwing is a down-to-earth, upbeat throwing venue. You’re more than welcome to hang out and watch your friends throw, or just enjoy a drink while watching a game on one of our TVs. There’s no pressure to be a throwing ace — come have some fun!

Colorado Clays Shooting Park is a shooting experience you’ll not soon forget. If you’re looking for a shooting experience that includes the region’s widest variety of clay target shooting, including sporting clays, skeet and trap, or rifle and pistol shooting, come experience the very best shooting in Colorado. Colorado Clays Shooting Range is open to the public and memberships are not required. Camping is available on the grounds, no hook-ups.

Visit the Adams County Museum, which features the History Museum & Office, Cultural Center, a replica oneroom schoolhouse, a replica 1930s Conoco station, a working Blacksmith shop, a firehouse, a restored 1887 two-story Victorian house, a 1920 railroad caboose and the 120-foot by 60-foot Hoffman Hall, which is full of several exhibits, including an actual jail cell from the old Adams County Jail. The property also features a Japanese garden, sundial, a couple sculptures, windmill, gazebo and a Howe Farm Scale. Everyone is encouraged to call ahead before coming out so we can ensure a museum representative or a guide is available.

Speaking of birdwatching, Brighton is also the headquarters for the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. You can find them at Barr Lake State Park on the north end of the lake. The Conservancy is a nationally known non-profit organization dedicated to conserving birds and their habitats through science, education, and land stewardship. Look for the Old Stonehouse at Barr Lake – you’ll find the Conservancy’s friendly team ready to tell you all about what they do. Don’t have binoculars? They’ll loan you a set so you can bird watch while at the park.

Greater Brighton - Greater Brighton 2020 Visitors Guide

15 THINGS TO DO IN BRIGHTON

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