Overview
Morrison is a small town of about 400 souls nestled in the Front Range foothills of the Denver Metropolitan Area in the U.S. state of Colorado. The town is located 12 mi southeast of Denver in Jefferson County. Besides its spectacular geology and rich paleontological history, Morrison is the home of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, a world famous music venue.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Morrison
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Concert venue where lots of music artists and bands come to play and you can hear the natural acoustics from the rocks surrounding it.
Dinosaur Ridge
Explore fossils from Dinosaurs and walk along trails with guided or self guided tours.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jul. (climate data from nearby Denver)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Denver — 18 mi away. Directions
- DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 31 mi away (major hub). Directions
See this Colorado travel map. Colorado is on Mountain Standard Time (UTC-07) in the winter and on Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-06) in the summer.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Dinosaur Ridge
- Lunch Morrison Inn
- Afternoon Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
- Dinner The Fort
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
See this Colorado travel map. Colorado is on Mountain Standard Time (UTC-07) in the winter and on Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-06) in the summer.
By air
By road
Morrison is served a U.S. highway and three state highways:
Interstate Highway 70 is 3.4 mi north of Morrison.
See
Do
Eat
Eat Morrison Inn
Popular Mexican restaurant with entertainment.
Eat The Fort
The Fort is possibly the Denver area's most famous restaurant. It sits just on the edge of suburban Denver and is perhaps most famous for hosting a dinner during the G7 conference in 1997. Reservations highly recommended.
Sleep
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