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Morrison Colorado
Downtown Morrison.

Morrison, Colorado

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Morrison is a quiet town tucked in the foothills of the Front Range. It’s most known for its music venue, Red Rocks, located just up the hillside from downtown. There are several places to eat and shop in this quaint historic town.

The town sits at around 5,765 feet above sea level in the foothills of Colorado. It has a small population of around 430 people.

Main Attractions

Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison Colorado
Morning exercise at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Photo: Sam Howzit

Red Rock Park & Amphitheatre – One-of-a-kind concert venue situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Giant, 400-foot sandstone slabs form the amphitheater which overlooks the city of Denver. It seats 9,450 people.

Recreation

Camping:

  • Bear Creek Lake offers boating, fishing, hiking, biking, in addition to a 47-site campground (open April 1- October 31). Reservations accepted. The park is located near the intersection of 470 and 285.
  • Read about the camping near Morrison and Red Rocks.

Fishing:

  • Bear Creek Lake, Chatfield Lake and Evergreen Lake are all within a short drive.

Hiking:

  • Red Rocks Amphitheater is a popular spot to hike year round. The Jackson County Open Space provides many great trails, with several through similar red sandstone formations.

Accommodations



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Dining

For such a small town there are plenty of restaurants. Easily the town’s most famous restaurant, The Fort, is an authentic replication of Bent’s Old Fort in Southeast Colorado. They serve a delicious and creative array of food from the Early West.

Cafe Prague serves Eastern European classics including wiener schnitzel and beef goillash. Morrison Holiday Bar is the local watering hole. Find a mix of fare, from burgers and sandwiches to tacos and burritos at the locals favorite, the Red Rocks Grill. Wings and other fried goodies can be had at Willy’s Wings.

Highway 8 runs through town.
Red Rocks Grill.
Tony Rigatoni's Italian Kitchen & Vinny's Bar.
Cafe Prague.
Willy's Wings (far left) and Ozzi's.
Around town.

Activities near Morrison

Amusement:

  • Action Karting

Dining:

  • The Fort Restaurant

Ice Skating:

  • Evergreen Lake (11mi)

Landmarks:

  • Dunafon Castle (5mi)
  • Morrison-Golden Fossil Area-Dinosaur Ridge

Museums:

  • Colorado Music Hall of Fame
  • Morrison Natural History Museum

Public Parks:

  • Bear Creek Lake (3mi)
  • Crown Hill Lake
  • Evergreen Lake (11mi)
  • Jefferson County Open Space
  • Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

Scenic Drives:

  • Lariat Loop Byway

Speedways:

  • Bandimere Speedway

State Parks​:

  • Chatfield State Park (16mi)
  • Cherry Creek State Park (30mi)
  • Golden Gate Canyon State Park (30mi)

Towns:

  • Denver (17mi)
  • Evergreen (10mi)
  • Golden (8mi)
  • Kittredge (8mi)
  • Lakewood (9mi)
  • Littleton (14mi)

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