Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Visitor Center

Red Rocks is a beautiful geological rock structure with an open-air amphitheatre nested in the middle. There are many things you can do for free at the park. You can visit the visitor center and learn about the history of the park, walk through the amphitheatre where some of the biggest names in music have performed or simply enjoy the natural beauty of the park.

The park, which is owned by the city and county of Denver, is located just 15 miles west of Denver within Red Rocks Park. The amphitheatre was designed by a Denver architect named Burnham Hoyt and it seats up to 9,450 people.

Hours:

Open- Nov. 1^st - April 30^th Monday through Saturday 9 am- 4 pm

Sunday 11 am- 4 pm

May 1^st - Oct. 31^st Monday through Saturday 9 am- 5 pm

Sunday 11 am- 5 pm

Closed- Holidays and if the weather is bad the road may close.

* Please keep in mind that the parking in the park is almost impossible during concerts and special events.

Location:

Red Rocks Amphitheatre is located near Morrison, 15 miles west of Denver.

16831 W. Alameda Pkwy
Morrison, CO 80465

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Dinosaur Ridge - Take a free self-guided tour which starts at the Visitor Center at the base of the east side of the hill and proceeds to the south up the ridge. Stop by the Visitor Center to obtain maps and directions for your self-guided tour. You can also purchase a guidebook at the Visitor Center if you require more detailed information and instruction. There are signs describing fossil remains and other important features along the 1.4 mile stretch of west Alameda parkway over Dinosaur Ridge. For those of you that would like more guidance and explanation there are guided tours available for $36.00 which covers a group of 1 to 12 people. Call 303-697-3466 for further information and reservations.

Hours:

Open- Nov. 1^st - April 30^th Monday through Saturday 9 am- 4 pm

Sunday 11 am- 4 pm

May 1^st - Oct. 31^st Monday through Saturday 9 am- 5 pm

Sunday 11 am- 5 pm

Closed- Holidays and if the weather is bad the road may close.

Location:

16831 W. Alameda Pkwy
Morrison, CO 80465

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Denver U.S. Mint Tour - Reservations are required for all tours at the Denver Mint. You can make your reservation through the website or by visiting the reservation booth at the Denver Mint Visitor Center located on Cherokee Street between 14 Avenue and Colfax Avenue in Denver. This tour requires planning! It’s a very popular and secured attraction so making your reservations up to 2 months in advance is recommended. They do accept walk-ins but it’s on a first come first serve basis and there is no guarantee that you will get a spot on the tour. It is also very important that you arrive 15 minutes early, since late arrivals will not be allowed to take the tour. Make sure to call (303)405-4759 before your tour to make sure no changes have been made to the schedule. Since this is such a secured facility many things can occur that will result in the Mint closing. Keep in mind that if Homeland Security elevates the U.S. to CODE ORANGE or higher the mint will close to the public.

You will be required to pass through security similar to the check point in an airport. Photography, smoking, eating and drinking are not allowed in the building. Visit the website to get an updated list of prohibited items. The Mint does not have storage facilities and they will not wait for you to return to your car to leave your items behind.

Hours:

Open - Monday through Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm

Closed - All Federal Holidays, Saturday and Sundays

Location:

320 West Colfax Avenue

Denver, Colorado 80204

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Celestial Seasonings - is the most advanced production plant in the world. The tour will allow you to see everything that goes into producing those small tea bags that we all enjoy. Follow the tour with breakfast or lunch at the Celestial Café or check out the tea shop where you will find all types of Celestial Seasonings teas for a discount price. Keep in mind that only children over the age of 5 are allowed on the tour of the facility.

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Coors Brewery Tours - Take a free tour of the Coors Brewery in Golden, CO. The tour takes about 40 minutes and it includes a walk through the facility where you will learn all about the malting, brewing and packaging processes. The tour ends with very generous samples of several beers and malt drinks, like Zima, for the adults and all you can drink soft drinks for the kids.

Hours: Open - Monday through Saturday 10am - 4pm Closed - Sunday and Holidays

Location: Between 13th and Ford Street, Golden, CO. Just follow the signs or call 1-866-812-Beer for further instructions.

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