21 Things You Need To Know About Thornton, CO Before You Move There

1. Thornton’s Deep In The Heart Of Bronco Country

Just 10 miles northeast of the Mile High city, Thornton, like much of Colorado, bleeds orange and blue.

2. Everything Tastes Better Smothered At Chubby’s

In Thornton, being chubby isn’t such a bad thing. The Original Chubby’s Mexican food has been serving the Denver community since 1967. Get a barbacoa burrito and some smothered tots and don’t be ashamed of getting a little chubby.

3. The Weather Is A Fickle Mistress

4. A Day That Starts Like This…

5. …Can Wind Up Like This

6. In Thornton You’ll Cross Wildlife’s Path

7. Or Is That The Other Way Around?

8. The Weather Conditions Are Always Choice At Progresh

Dedicated to providing a safe and controlled environment for training in all typically outdoor disciplines from snowboarding to BMX.

9. The Slopes Are Waiting Once You’ve Honed Your Skills

10. Just Keep Your Eyes Out For Avalanches

11. And Always Be Leery Of These guys

12. Thorntonfest Celebrates the Best Of Thornton

Everyone will be there. I’m not kidding.

13. There Was Gold In Them Thar Hills

Colorado’s early development owes a lot to the gold and silver mining industry.

14. But These Are The Biggest Nuggets You’ll See

15. When A Recipe Mentions Cooking Times May Vary, They Mean In Colorado

The boiling point of water is lower at higher altitudes due to the decreased air pressure. This may require an increase in cooking times or temperature and alterations of recipe ingredients.

16. The Check Marks The Spot At Watercourse Bakery

Vegan and gluten-free lemon bars with a raspberry coulis? At Watercourse you can splurge and not feel guilty.

17. There Is No Shortage Of Epic Views

Take this one from Loch Lake, for example.

18. People Actually Manage To Peel Their Eyes Off The Sky To Root For The Rockies

And they say keep your eye on the ball.

19. Sputnik Has The Best Ramen Around

20. This Is What Your Typical Spring Looks Like In Thornton

Cherry blossoms burst into life as summer approaches.

21. And This Is How Thornton Does Hawaiian Pizza

Bacon, Pineapple, Sausage, and Jalapeno... who needs the Islands?