Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver

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Denver, USA

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Overview

Millions of years ago the present-day Front Range was home to ancient mountain ranges, deserts, beaches, and even oceans. Get your first taste of the Rocky Mountains, and maximize your limited time in Denver. Meet your guide in downtown Denver, and head out to the foothills to enjoy views of the Red Rocks, Evergreen Lake and Lookout Mountain. Drive historic Lariat Loop, and get a glimpse of historic Golden, home to Coors Brewery. This 4-hour morning tour leaves you free to explore the city in the afternoon.

What's Included

  • Small Group Tour
  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • Water refill - bring reusable bottle please
  • Gratuity
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Entry/Admission - Buffalo Bill Grave Museum
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

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The meeting point is at the flagpole outside of Union Station on the front of The Crawford Hotel.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Evergreen (Pass By)

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.
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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.
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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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway (Pass By)

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.
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Coors Brewery (Pass By)

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

Golden is a city and former gold rush town at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in Colorado.
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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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • **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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-72188P1

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