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Dinosaur Ridge (Main Visitor Center) — Morrison, Colorado
Dinosaur Ridge (Main Visitor Center) in Morrison: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free trail · Exhibit Hall $10 adult, $8 child 3–11, free 2 and under · Guided bus tour $21 adult, $15 child.
Address16831 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
HoursVisitor Center Nov 1–Mar 14: 9am–4pm daily; Mar 15–Oct 31: 9am–5pm; trail sunrise to sunset
PricesFree trail · Exhibit Hall $10 adult, $8 child 3–11, free 2 and under · Guided bus tour $21 adult, $15 child
Price notesBudget uses free trail; exhibit hall and tours extra.
Age notesFossil tracks, bone beds, geology; ~2-mile round-trip trail, half uphill — suits walking children best
BookingTrail/walk-up bus tours first-come; weekend guided walking tours by reservation
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed (trail is paved road but uphill; no wheelchair/stroller claim in official sources checked).
ParkingFree at Main Visitor Center during business hours; roadside before/after hours (official site)
Verified perk: Arapahoe Libraries pass — free admissionPass allows 2 visitors; reserve up to 30 days ahead (2/month); terms on reservation page.
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