Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Morrison, CO 80465
Phone: (303) 295-4444
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Editorial Review for Red Rocks Amphitheatre – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Built during FDR's New Deal effort, Red Rocks is a man-made wonder that works in concert with nature. Get there before the show and take a hike; you might see mule deer, falcons and other wildlife. Make sure to take sunscreen or a rain poncho, and be prepared for long lines before show time. There are four parking lots and street parking. Vendors sell hamburgers, hot dogs and nachos--or you can bring your own.
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Insider Tips
ParkingSecurity won't let you in without a ticket. If you enter the lot, parking is free, but stay farther out and walk, or wait hours to leave.
Know Before You GoYour cooler should be no larger than 12-by-14 inches to fit under the bench. Otherwise, watch the show with it on your lap.
When to GoThe amphitheater is open even when there isn't a concert. Pack a picnic and lunch on the rocks with a spectacular view.
The ExtrasHost your own catered event at Red Rock's visitor center.
User Reviews for Red Rocks Amphitheatre
08/03/2007 Posted by pokerplayer1234
This place is beautiful and concerts sound great. The show will go on rain or shine, so ALWAYS bring a rain poncho if the sky is cloudy, even if it doesn't look like rain. We all know that evening showers in the summertime are the norm rather than the exception in the foothills. If you get unexpectedly rained on, red rocks sells cheapie ponchos for $5 at the stand where they sell concert tee shirts. If it's dry, you may want to bring a blanket or stadium seat cushion to sit on. They have basic stadium food for dinner such as pizza, hotdogs, nachos, etc. Beer ranges about $6 to $8 a cup. Bathrooms were clean and had real flush toilets. If you're in the upper half of the stadium, there are "real" bathrooms in the visitor center up at the top, with no wait time even for the women. All in all, a great experience even in spite of the frequent rain showers.
Pros: great sound and great ambiance
Cons: the rain factor
05/20/2007 Posted by shewsnsaux
We went to the concert, we loved it and it was awesome! The views were spectacular and the ushers and staff were very friendly. The visitors center is a must see! Great atmosphere.
