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Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Duration

4 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

14 people

Languages

English

Overview

Enjoy an introductory visit to the Rocky Mountains—and still leave enough time to continue your Denver sightseeing—on this half-day, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning, and head out to the foothills to enjoy views of the Great Plains and Lookout Mountain. Drive historic Lariat Loop, and get a glimpse of historic Golden, home to Coors Brewery. In just half a day, you'll see some of the best of the region's scenery.

  • This small-group tour is capped at 14 to keep things personal
  • Round-trip transit makes exploring beyond city limits simple
  • Discover some of the region’s most dramatic Rocky Mountain scenery
  • This tour is perfect for time-pressed Denver visitors

What To Expect

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Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre



Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an open-air amphitheatre built into a rock structure near Morrison, Colorado, 10 miles (16 km) west of Denver. There is a large, tilted, disc-shaped rock behind the stage, a huge vertical rock angled outwards from stage right, several large outcrops angled outwards from stage left and a seating area for up to 9,525 people in between. The Amphitheater has a long history of offering a variety of music venues to visitors of all ages.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Evergreen



Evergreen’s historic Main Street, bordered between a pink cliff wall of boulders and the rapidly flowing mountain waters of Bear Creek is compact, but full of irresistible fine arts, crafts and gifts worthy of any home, as well as bistros, coffee shops, boutiques, specialty shopping, and live music.

• Admission Ticket Free

Evergreen Lake



Nature lovers can always gain access to a pristine and breathtaking encounter with nature when going on a tour of Evergreen Lake. It offers stunning views that soothe the senses and invigorate the body with fresh air.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave



Buffalo Bill Cody remains the ultimate Old West icon. One of his final wishes was to be buried on Lookout Mountain above Denver, and his grave site at Lookout Mountain Park is free to visit. As part of the Denver Mountain Parks system, the park offers an engaging museum dedicated to the life and times of Buffalo Bill and his internationally known Wild West show.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway



A 40-mile stretch in the foothills west of Denver, Colorado, the Lariat Loop connects the communities of Golden, Morrison, Lookout Mountain and Evergreen, and features some of the area’s best historical and cultural attractions, not to mention spectacular mountain views and wildlife viewing opportunities.

• Admission Ticket Free

Coors Brewery



Pass by the Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado, that is the largest single brewery facility in the world.

• Admission Ticket Free

Golden



Golden is a city and former gold rush town at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in Colorado.

• Admission Ticket Free

Lookout Mountain



Downtown Denver, 12 miles to the east, can be seen clearly from the Lookout Mountain. It is known for its natural scenery! The summit is famous as the gravesite of William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody and has several sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its earliest known inhabitants were the Ute tribe of American Indians, who used the mountain as a lookout point upon the surrounding region.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • **MEETING LOCATION** - is at the flagpole outside of Union Station at 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202.
  • Guests Ages 8 No children under 8 unless it has been authorized by tour operator.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
  • Subject to weather conditions. If canceled due to weather conditions, an alternative date or full refund will be offered.
  • A water refill will be available in the van, bring a reusable bottle
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Transportation
  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • Small Group Tour
  • Water refill - bring reusable bottle please
  • Gratuities (10-20% recommended)
  • Entry/Admission - Buffalo Bill Grave Museum

Durations

4 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
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