Denver Trip Overview
Fantastic half-day tour to the foothills outside of Denver! You will enjoy exploring the majesty of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater and the geological wonders of the area. Stroll the historic main street of Golden and enjoy shopping, local breweries, or a scenic walk along the Clear Creek Trail. Then you will Travel up 2000 feet (610m) on the Lariat Trail Scenic and Historic Byway to the top of Lookout Mountain while viewing a breathtaking panorama. Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave (admission included). Tour is limited to a maximum of 12 travelers.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Denver, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Denver, Colorado, United States
Fantastic half-day tour to the foothills outside of Denver! You will enjoy exploring the majesty of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater and the geological wonders of the area. Stroll the historic main street of Golden and enjoy shopping, local breweries, or a scenic walk along the Clear Creek Trail. Then you will Travel up 2000 feet (610m) on the Lariat Trail Scenic and Historic Byway to the top of Lookout Mountain while viewing a breathtaking panorama. Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave (admission included). Tour is limited to a maximum of 12 travelers.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202-1047
Your tour begins where you will meet your driver/guide in front of Historic Union Station in Downtown Denver
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465-8737
You will then travel up to the beautiful foothills of Colorado passing by Dinosaur Ridge and geological wonders on your way to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. Inside the park, you’ll witness the majesty and beauty of the geological wonders that surround you. Then enjoy a walk into the only naturally acoustically perfect amphitheater in the world where many music legends have played. Also visit the Colorado Music Hall of Fame.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Dinosaur Ridge, 16831 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465-9703
See fossilized dinosaur bones in the rocks and hear about this amazing paleontology discovery
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Golden Visitors Center, 1010 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401-1141
Enjoy everything downtown Historic Golden has to offer. There are many treasures from the walking trail along Clear Creek lined with bronze sculptures and historic structures, to local breweries, antique shops, outdoor retailers, and more
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway, 18300 W Alameda Parkway, Golden, CO
Your tour continues up the Lariat Loop as you travel 2,000 feet (610m) up to the top of Lookout Mountain while viewing a breathtaking 200-mile view (320km) panorama.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Lookout Mountain, Golden, CO
Enjoy the drive up Lookout Mountain, the Overlooks and scenic views
Stop At: Buffalo Bill Grave and Museum, 987-1/2 Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO 80401
At the top of Lookout Mountain, you may tour the Buffalo Bill Museum and grave. See memorabilia from his world-famous Wild West Show that included celebrities such as Annie Oakley and Sitting Bull.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Genesee Park, Exit 254 off Interstate 70, Denver, CO 80202
Pass by Genesee Mountain Park on your way back to Denver and see American Bison (buffalo) grazing on the hillsides and stunning Continental Divide Views
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202-1047
Your tour finishes back at Union Station where it began in Downtown Denver.
Duration: 5 minutes
