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Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Type: Cultural Venues, Outdoor Activities, Parks
10Best Says
It's called the most acoustically perfect natural amphitheater on the planet. But it's not just the exceptional acoustics and music played here that make Red Rocks so special. Simply put, it's an... Read More
It's called the most acoustically perfect natural amphitheater on the planet. But it's not just the exceptional acoustics and music played here that make Red Rocks so special. Simply put, it's an attraction like no other. Dinosaurs once roamed this geologically compelling landscape; did they hear one another's soft grunts from far, far below? We'll never know. But we do know that to sit among the towering sandstone formations as the sun dips below the horizon and stars crowd the sky above while the band plays on is an experience found nowhere else on earth. If you haven't experienced Red Rocks, you haven't experienced the best of Denver. No time for a concert? Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre offers a film series, yoga or workouts among the rocks, a range of hiking trails, a trading post, the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and much more.
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Hours:
- Park and Amphitheatre: Daily 5am-11pm
- Visitor Ctr - March-Oct.: Daily 9am-4pm
- Visitor Ctr - Nov-Feb.: Daily 8am-4pm
- Concerts
- Contact for Specific Dates and Times
Admissions:
- Park Free
Concert tickets vary
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Christine Loomis
Denver Local Expert
- Sightseeing: "While attending a music performance shows off one element of Red Rocks, this is also a great place to explore during the day and when nothing is happening except stunning natural scenery."
- Best Attractions & Activities: "Arrive early for concerts; there's just one road in. Expect to walk a ways to your seats. Comfortable shoes are a must, as are water (the park sits 6,400 feet above sea level) and layers of clothes for changing weather. You can bring in food but read the park's list of permitted and prohibited items first."
- Free Things to Do: "Yoga on the Rocks is not free but is an experience any yoga lover should try. Tickets are available online only, no walk-ins permitted."
- Parks: "Although the two trails within the park are short, they traverse some rough terrain so wear or bring good hiking boots/shoes for exploring."
- Best for Sightseeing Because: Although located outside of Denver in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is a Denver city park.
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: It is Denver's one-of-a-kind star attraction and one of the most memorable days or evenings you'll ever spend.
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: Red Rocks Amphitheatre is one of the most celebrated music venues in the world, but the park also offers hiking, walking, fitness training and exploring.
- Best for Parks Because: It's one of the top music venues on the planet, set in a park with inspiring geologic formations and trails.
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