Colorado: Red Rocks, Dinosaur Tracks, & Gold Mine Tour – Denver, Colorado

EXPERIENCE

Discover some of the most iconic historical spots that Colorado has to offer. Experience what it’s like being in Jurassic Park while exploring Dinosaur Ridge. Learn about the gold rush and pan for gold yourself. Taste Idaho Springs’ delicious BBQ. Try new things with this hands-on tour.

Stop 1: Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Start the tour exploring Red Rocks, an amphitheater ranked one of the best in the world, while learning about its history and geology. Be surrounded by two sections of red rocks and an outstanding view of Colorado. Get your photos taken for free by a professional photographer with a DSLR camera to remember your experience.

Stop 2: Dinosaur Ridge
Next, visit Dinosaur Ridge and travel back in time to over 200 million years ago when dinosaurs roamed the great plains of Colorado. Learn about the ancient dinosaurs and why Dinosaur Ridge become famous. The world’s first known Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus fossils were found here during the late 19th century which started the “dinosaur rush.”

Stop 3: Lunch in Idaho Springs
Afterward, eat lunch at Smokin’ Yards BBQ in Idaho Springs, a small gold mining town founded in 1859 during the gold rush. Smokin’ Yards started in Idaho Springs and has some of the best BBQ in the state called “High Elevation BBQ.” For alternative lunch options, choose from the various food options around Idaho Springs instead.

Stop 4: Phoenix Gold Mine Tour
Next, experience a family-friendly adventure at the Phoenix Gold Mine with an expert guide. This mine has been passed down for four generations and is family-owned and ran. Get a lesson in panning for gold and have the chance to test your skills and keep what you find.

Stop 5: Miner St. Meander
Finally, pass by Miner Street which is filled with historic buildings that date back to the 1800s. See small businesses, shops, art galleries, and more.

HIGHLIGHTS

Take in breathtaking Colorado mountain views
Get free DSLR photos by a professional photographer
See real dinosaur tracks at Dinosaur Ridge
Taste the famous BBQ of Idaho Springs
Pan for gold during a gold mine tour

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