Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison

Name: Dinosaur Ridge
Address: 16831 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, 80465-9703, United States
Telephone: +1 303-697-3466

#3 among attractions in Morrison

Historical place, Nature and wildlife, Park, Relax in park, More...

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Facts and practical information

Dinosaur Ridge is a segment of the Dakota Hogback in the Morrison Fossil Area National Natural Landmark located in Jefferson County, Colorado, near the town of Morrison and just west of Denver. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 5968 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°41'20"N, 105°11'28"W

Address

16831 W Alameda PkwyMorrison 80465-9703 United States

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+1 303-697-3466

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Day trips

Dinosaur Ridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Morrison Natural History Museum, Heritage Square, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Colorado Mills.

2.8 miS
History museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
Morrison Natural History Museum, Morrison
71 min walk • Nestled in the quaint town of Morrison, Colorado, the Morrison Natural History Museum offers a captivating glimpse into the prehistoric world. This modest yet enchanting museum is renowned for its collection of fossils and interactive exhibits that bring the ancient...
2 miNW
Winter sport, Music venue, Ski area
Heritage Square, Golden
52 min walk • Heritage Square was a Storybook Victorian theme park shopping village at Golden, Colorado. It was originally built as Magic Mountain in 1957–59 by a group spearheaded by prominent Wheat Ridge businessman Walter Francis Cobb and Denver sculptor John Calvin Sutton.
1.8 miSW
Reserve with red cliffs and amphitheater
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison
47 min walk • Nestled within the rugged terrain of Jefferson County, Colorado, the Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an open-air venue that is as renowned for its breathtaking natural scenery as it is for its acoustic perfection. This geological phenomenon, located near the town of...
3.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Colorado Mills, Denver
91 min walk • Colorado Mills is a 1,411,627 sq ft outlet shopping mall in Lakewood, Colorado. The mall has 10 anchor stores, including Nike Factory Outlet, Super Target, Burlington, Dick's Sporting Goods, H&M, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, United Artist Theater & IMAX, and Forever 21.
2.5 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Mother Cabrini Shrine, Golden
64 min walk • Mother Cabrini Shrine is a shrine to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, known as Mother Cabrini, located in Golden, Colorado, United States.
4 miNW
Park
Lookout Mountain Park, Golden
103 min walk • Lookout Mountain Park is a Denver Mountain Park located around 12 miles west of downtown Denver overlooking Golden, Colorado. It consists of 65.7 acres of evergreen wilderness atop Lookout Mountain, named for its being a favored lookout point of the native Ute Indian tribe.
3.9 miNW
39°43'57"N • 105°14'17"W
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, Golden
100 min walk • Museum, History museum, Cemetery
3.9 miNW
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
Lookout Mountain, Golden
101 min walk • Lookout Mountain is a foothill on the eastern flank of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 7,377-foot peak is located in Lookout Mountain Park, 1.7 miles west-southwest of downtown Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States.
4.6 miN
Universities and schools
Colorado School of Mines, Golden
118 min walk • The Colorado School of Mines is a public research university in Golden, Colorado, founded in 1874. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, science, and mathematics, with a focus on energy and the environment.
2.1 miSW
Park
Red Rocks Park, Morrison
54 min walk • Red Rocks Park is a mountain park in Jefferson County, Colorado, owned and maintained by the city of Denver as part of the Denver Mountain Parks system. The park is known for its very large red sandstone outcrops.
4.4 miNE
Museum
Denver Federal Center, Denver
113 min walk • The Denver Federal Center, in Lakewood, Colorado, is part of the General Services Administration and is home to about 6,200 employees of agencies of the federal government of the United States.