Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre (also known colloquially as Red Rocks) is an open-air amphitheater near Morrison, Colorado, approximately ten miles (16 km) southwest of Denver.
A theatre, 2 mi north of Morrison
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 161K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 34" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Lakewood is the nearest base
Lakewood is 5 miles northeast, with 47 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1906
Red Rocks Amphitheatre dates from 1906 and is run by City and County of Denver. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Morrison. Green months are the mild ones.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre (also known colloquially as Red Rocks) is an open-air amphitheater near Morrison, Colorado, approximately ten miles (16 km) southwest of Denver. It is owned and operated by the city of Denver. In addition to several other large sandstone formations nearby, the venue is best recognized by its two massive monoliths, named "Ship Rock" and "Creation Rock", as well as the smaller "Stage Rock", which together flank its 9,525 capacity seating area and naturally form the amphitheater. While the venue is primarily known for hosting concerts and music festivals, other events of various types and sizes are held throughout the year.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1906
- Run by
- City and County of Denver
- Wikipedia readers
- 161K a year
Where to stay near Red Rocks Amphitheatre
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Denver (258) and Lakewood (47).
- 1Empower Field at Mile High
- 2Ball Arena
- 3Coors Field
- 4Columbine Memorial
- 5Elitch Gardens Theme Park
- 6Lakeside Amusement Park
- 7Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Denver
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
740,613 people
19 mi east of Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 19 mi east | 30 min | 258 213 hotels · 19 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 7 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 740,613 | $616K | D− |
| Lakewood | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 47 28 hotels · 16 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 156,927 | $574K | D− |
| Golden | 5 mi north | 10 min | 19 10 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 20,390 | $838K | C |
| Wheat Ridge | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 32,081 | $623K | D |
| Westminster | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 23 21 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 116,182 | $532K | D |
| Littleton | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 11 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 46,246 | $631K | C− |
| Ken Caryl | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 7 7 hotels | 33,233 | $600K | — |
| Aurora | 26 mi east | 40 min | 64 48 hotels · 8 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 410,053 | $469K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Other well-known places within 58 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw111 mi Stadium & arenaEmpower Field at Mile High
212 mi Stadium & arenaBall Arena
Big draw58 mi MountainPikes Peak
313 mi Stadium & arenaCoors Field
48 mi LandmarkColumbine Memorial
512 mi Theme parkElitch Gardens Theme Park
611 mi Theme parkLakeside Amusement Park
719 mi Stadium & arenaDick's Sporting Goods ParkPhoto credits
Empower Field at Mile High: Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ball Arena: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Pikes Peak: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Coors Field: Matt Kozlowski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Columbine Memorial: Denverjeffrey, CC BY 3.0 · Elitch Gardens Theme Park: USGS, Public domain · Lakeside Amusement Park: Atjoe1972, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dick's Sporting Goods Park: Tom Pratt, CC BY 2.0
Visiting Red Rocks Amphitheatre
What town is Red Rocks Amphitheatre near?
Morrison, CO, about 2 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Red Rocks Amphitheatre?
May, June and September, with highs of 70–81°.
How far is Red Rocks Amphitheatre from Colorado Springs?
About 60 miles southeast of Colorado Springs, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Red Rocks Amphitheatre?
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), about 17 miles away. The nearest big hub is Denver (DEN), about 31 miles.
Where should I stay near Red Rocks Amphitheatre?
Denver (19 mi, 258 places to stay), Lakewood (5 mi, 47 places to stay) and Golden (5 mi, 19 places to stay).
Tips from people in Morrison
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