Visitor Center · Boulder
Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center
Why Scout picked it
This visitor center offers a starting point for exploring dinosaur fossils and tracks on trails, suitable for a 2-3 hour outing. It can be paired with a picnic lunch or a visit to nearby Red Rocks Amphitheatre for a full day. Entry to the trails is free, but guided tours or gift shop purchases might add to the cost.
While you're nearby
- OutdoorsRed Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Hikeable & bikeable red-stone cliffs, plus a gift shop, grill & amphitheater hosting big-name acts.
- Arts & CultureThe Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center at Dino Ridge
- Food & DrinkHello Coffee
- OutdoorsMatthews / Winters Park
This scenic park features trails for hiking, biking & equestrian use, plus trees & a creek.
Scout verified August 2026
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