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    Approximately 30 minutes from Denver, the Red Rocks Territory is home to great attractions, appealing to visitors and Colorado natives alike. Round out your trip to Red Rocks with a visit to one of our neighbors!

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    BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY

    3051 South Rooney Road
    Morrison, CO 80465
    Phone: 303-697-6001

    “Thunder Mountain” presents the very best in Motorsports entertainment in the Rocky Mountain region. Everything from 300 MPH Nitro burning Funny Cars and Dragsters, to 250 MPH Jet Powered Dragsters, Bandimere Speedway has them. Only minutes outside Denver in the beautiful Rooney Valley Area."

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    BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM & GRAVE

    987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Rd
    Golden, CO 80401
    Phone: 720-865-2160

    Visit the one, and the only, grave of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Buffalo Bill was buried in Denver’s Lookout Mountain Park in 1917, overlooking both the Great Plains and the Rockies. Take in spectacular views, have a buffalo burger, and visit one of Denver’s historic Mountain Parks, all just thirty minutes from downtown Denver.

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    CITY OF GOLDEN

    Golden, Colorado is rich with culture, outdoor activities, scenic beauty, thriving businesses and friendly people. It offers residents and visitors an abundance of recreational, cultural and culinary opportunities.

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    COORS BREWERY

    13th & Ford
    Golden, CO 80401
    Phone: 866-812-2337

    See and taste traditional brewing in the Rocky Mountains! Since 1873 the Coors Brewery has thrived on a legacy of quality and innovation. The brewery experience includes a 30-minute self-paced tour highlighting our malting, brewing and packaging processes; followed by sampling of our refreshing products. Sampling is for those 21 or older with a valid ID.

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    DINOSAUR RIDGE

    16831 W. Alameda Pkwy
    Morrison, CO 80465
    Phone: 303-697-3466

    Dinosaur Ridge offers a family-friendly Visitor Center and trail for groups of all ages. Enjoy the Gift Shop, Trek Through Time exhibits, a simulated dinosaur dig, and even grab a bite to eat from our snack shack. The real sights, however, are up on the hill and out in the rocks!

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    LARIAT LOOP SCENIC BYWAY

    The LARIAT LOOP is a 40-mile route in the foothills west of Denver, Colorado. The Loop is the literal and metaphoric connection between the communities of Golden, Morrison, Lookout Mountain, and Evergreen and the natural and cultural elements that comprise our unique regional heritage. The Lariat Loop is a combination of two historic routes: the Lariat Trail Scenic Mountain Drive ascending Lookout Mountain and the Bear Creek Canyon Scenic Mountain Drive.

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    THE FORT RESTAURANT

    19192 Highway 8
    Morrison, CO 80465
    Phone: 303-697-4771

    The Fort, built in 1963 is a replica of Bent’s Old Fort, an 1830’s fur trade post in Southern Colorado. Located in Southwest Denver, this award-winning restaurant is one of the nation's most recognized establishments and sells more buffalo steaks than any other independently owned restaurant in the country. Featuring fine beef, buffalo, game and seafood, The Fort's menu offers a tantalizing selection of old and new foods from the Early West.

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    TOWN OF MORRISON

    Eat, drink, play and stay! Many unique shops and restaurants can be found in downtown Morrison (along Highway 8), some of which include: Beso de Arte, Sundance Sensations, Cafe Prague, and Tony Rigatoni's.

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