Places to Go, Things to Do
>>RED ROCKS PARK & AMPHITHEATRE<<
Distance from Denver: 25 miles (40 km)
18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison
https://www.redrocksonline.com/the-park
“A picture-perfect setting with flawless all-natural acoustics 70 million years in the making, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is a true Colorado original. In addition to its blockbuster summer concert series (everyone from the Beatles to U2 have played here), Red Rocks is open year-round, featuring the Red Rocks Performers Hall of Fame and the Trading Post Loop Hiking Trail, a 1.4-mile adventure through spectacular rock formations, valleys and a natural meadow.”
>>DINOSAUR RIDGE<<
Distance from Denver: 23 miles (37 km)
16831 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison
“Dinosaur Ridge is a famous natural landmark, located along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, near Morrison, Colorado. It features famous Jurassic dinosaur bones, such as Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus, discovered in 1877, and Cretaceous dinosaur footprints. A guidebook is available for use on self-guided tours and guided tours can be arranged through the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge.”
>>BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM & GRAVE<<
Distance from Denver: 25 miles (40 km)
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain, Golden
“One of the most famous cowboys to ever ride the range, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody epitomized the Old West. Upon his request, he was buried atop Lookout Mountain, a site boasting one of the best views in all of Colorado.” The Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave opened in 1921; exhibits include displays on Buffalo Bill's life, the Wild West shows, Indian artifacts, Sitting Bull's bows and arrows, firearms and Western Art.
>>AMERICAN MOUNTAINEERING MUSEUM<<
Distance from Denver: 27 miles (43 km)
710 10th St., Golden
https://www.mountaineeringmuseum.org/
The American Mountaineering Museum is a great way to learn all about mountaineering and hiking, throughout Colorado and beyond! “From 14ers to Everest, experience mountaineering through interactive exhibits and high tech displays. Cross a crevasse, pick your route up Everest, and follow the footsteps of famous climbers as you prepare to hike in Colorado!”
>>MOUNT EVANS SCENIC BYWAY<<
The Mount Evans Scenic Byway is a 28-mile scenic drive that includes spectacular views of the Continental Divide, mountain goat and bighorn sheep herds, wildflowers, and Bristlecone Pine trees. At its peak, it reaches an altitude of 14, 130 feet.