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Thornton is a city within Adams County and Weld County in central northern Colorado. It is just 10 miles (16 km) to the northeast of Denver. The city covers 27.2 sq mi (70.4 sq km) and has a population of 120,000 (2011 estimate). It is the sixth most populous city in the state.

Guide to Thornton CO Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Thornton CO that you can book online, listed by city, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites.

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Thornton is located at an average elevation of 5,351 ft (1,631 m). It observes the Mountain Standard Time, which is seven hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-7), and six hours behind during Daylight Saving Time in summer. The phone area codes for Thornton are 303 and 720.

Thornton has quite a recent history. It was farmland till as recently as 1953, when the area was developed by Sam Hoffman. The city was named after one of the past governors of Colorado, Dan Thornton.

Visiting Thornton, Colorado

Thornton is served by the I-25 and I-76, along with Colorado State Highways 7, 44, and 224, and the E-470 tollway. From Denver, you can take the I-25 heading north, and leave the highway at Exit 220 to Thornton Parkway.

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Places of Interest in Thornton, Colorado

Recreation Clubs and Parks in Thornton

Aspen Park
Cherry Park
Columbia Park
Heritage Todd Creek Golf Club
Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center
Riverdale Knolls Golf Course
Thornton Recreation Center
Sherwood Hills Park
Stonehocker Park
Woodglen POark
Yorkborough Park

Shopping in Thornton

Larkridge Mall
Pinnacle at Horizon Shopping Center
Thorncreek Crossing Shopping Center
Thornton Town Center

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