Brighton, Colorado
Brighton is a city of 42,059 people in Adams County, Colorado, founded in 1887.
Why visit Brighton
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 57 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Brighton 12, Brighton Armory, Brighton High School and Adams County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Brighton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brighton
Brighton is a home rule city located in Adams and Weld counties, Colorado, United States. Brighton is the county seat of Adams County and is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Greeley, CO Combined Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor. The city population was 40,083 at the 2020 United States census with 39,718 residing in Adams County and 365 residing in Weld County.
From the Wikipedia article Brighton, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Palizzi Farmstand
Farm and orchard · 1.2 mi
15380 East Bromley Lane, Brighton
Museums and landmarks3
Brighton High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
High school in Colorado, United States
270 South 8th Avenue, Brighton
Adams County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Bromley Farm-Koizuma Hishinuma Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Human settlement in Brighton, Colorado, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Brighton Oasis Family Aquatic Park
Sports field and stadium · 0.5 mi
1852 East Bromley Lane, Brighton
Rocky Mountain Soaring Association Flying Field
Park · 4.0 mi
Model sailplane flying field for https://rmsadenver.com/
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes57
Tacos Los Vaqueros
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.2 mi
238 North Main Street, Brighton
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.0 mi
2025 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton
Sa 10:00-01:00, Su 10:30-24:00, Mo-Fr 11:00-01:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.1 mi
2211 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton
Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su-Th 11:00-22:00
Fish Tail
Restaurant · Indian · 1.9 mi
305 Pavilions Place, Brighton
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30, Su 11:00-21:00
Los Jimadores
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
275 South 4th Avenue
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-22:00
Big Choice - Brewery and Pizzeria
Brewery and winery · 2.1 mi
21 South 1st Avenue, Brighton
Tu-Th 11:30-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00, Su 11:30-20:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.3 mi
962 South 4th Avenue, Brighton
07:00-22:00
45 more on the map.
History
Brighton was founded as a stage/railroad depot and farming community named Hughes. The Hughes, Colorado Territory, post office opened on April 13, 1871, Colorado became a state on August 1, 1876, and the Hughes post office was renamed Brighton on August 4, 1879. The town was named for Brighton Beach, New York.
The Town of Brighton was incorporated on September 1, 1887. Adams County was created on April 15, 1901, with Brighton as its seat.
From the History section of Brighton, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Hampton Inn Denver Northeast - Brighton
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
992 Platte River Boulevard, Brighton
Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Northeast/Brighton
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
948 Platte River Boulevard, Brighton
Churches and places of worship8
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.3 mi
567 East Bromley Lane, Brighton
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.7 mi
1454 Myrtle Street, Brighton
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Bright Beginnings
School · 2.0 mi
Sakata Learning Campus - 89 N. 6Th Avenue, Brighton
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
School · 3.3 mi
5505 Longs Peak Street, Brighton
Healthcare5
Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1610 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton
Advanced Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
2801 Purcel Street, Brighton
Kaiser Permanente Brighton Medical Offices
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
859 South 4th Avenue, Brighton
Map of Brighton
196 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 16°F | 0.4 in | 5.2 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 18°F | 0.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 27°F | 1.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 34°F | 1.8 in | 3.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 43°F | 2.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 52°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 58°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 56°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 47°F | 1.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 35°F | 1.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 25°F | 0.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 16°F | 0.4 in | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brighton 3 Se (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Adams County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-07-16: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-12: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2007-01-07: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Commerce City 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Thornton 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Northglenn 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Welby 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Broomfield 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Erie 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Frederick 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Federal Heights 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Denver 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Westminster 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Brighton, Colorado City Hall, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
- BromleyFarm-KoizumaHishinumaFarm, Bpvideo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AdamsCountyCourthouse, Bpvideo, CC BY-SA 3.0
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