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Conifer, Colorado

Everything Conifer is known for

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History of Conifer

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

1941

The world's only naturally occurring acoustically perfect amphitheatre, carved between two 300-foot sandstone monoliths near Morrison, Colorado, where every major artist from The Beatles to U2 has played.

11.3 mi away

Buffalo Bill's Grave & Museum

1917

William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody, the most famous showman of the American frontier, is buried atop Lookout Mountain near Golden, Colorado, a site he chose himself for its commanding view of the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains.

15.0 mi away

Things to Do in Conifer

Everything Near Conifer

16 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • LoDaisKa site · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here for a minute; this unassuming spot holds clues to Colorado's earliest inhabitants. The LoDaisKa Site, tucked into that rockshelter, was excavated in the 1930s. Archaeologists found evidence of human…

  • Blue Jay Inn · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming building holds stories of Colorado's changing fortunes. The Blue Jay Inn, built in the late 1880s in Buffalo Creek, served many purposes over the years. Initially, it was a boarding house, offering…

  • The Fort (Morrison, Colorado) · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Hungry for history? This isn't just a restaurant; it's a carefully crafted tribute to Colorado's past. The Fort, built by Sam Arnold starting in 1961, was inspired by Bent's Old Fort, a vital trading post on the Santa…

  • Red Rocks Amphitheatre · 11.3 mi · Historical Marker

    The world's only naturally occurring acoustically perfect amphitheatre, carved between two 300-foot sandstone monoliths near Morrison, Colorado, where every major artist from The Beatles to U2 has played.

  • Evans–Elbert Ranch · 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine Colorado's second governor, John Evans, escaping the pressures of Denver for a mountain retreat right here. This is the former Evans–Elbert Ranch, a 300-acre spread he built with his son-in-law, Samuel Hitt…

  • Colorow Point Park · 14.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here for a second! This tiny park packs a punch, offering a breathtaking view and a connection to a powerful Ute leader. Colorow Point Park is named for Chief Colorow, a prominent figure in the Ute Nation. He…

  • Buffalo Bill's Grave & Museum · 15.0 mi · Historical Marker

    William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody, the most famous showman of the American frontier, is buried atop Lookout Mountain near Golden, Colorado, a site he chose himself for its commanding view of the Great Plains and the Rocky…

  • Avoca Lodge · 15.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine Molly Brown, the 'Unsinkable' Titanic survivor, escaping Denver's summer heat right here. Avoca Lodge, or the Molly Brown Summer House, offered Margaret Brown and her husband, James Joseph Brown, a retreat near…

  • Fort Logan National Cemetery · 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Stand on hallowed ground, a final resting place for over 122,000 souls who served our nation. This is Fort Logan National Cemetery, named for General John A. Logan, a key figure in the Union Army during the Civil War.…

  • Camp George West Historic District · 16.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine soldiers training right here, preparing for duty. Camp George West, established for the Colorado National Guard, was a crucial training ground, especially for rifle practice. While artillery practice was…

  • Astor House (Golden, Colorado) · 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step back in time at this 1867 stone hotel, a relic from Golden's early days as a bustling frontier town. The Astor House was built in 1867. It was known by several names, including Castle Rock House and Hotel Boston,…

  • Ammunition Igloo · 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming mound of earth and stone holds a secret: it's an ammunition bunker from World War II. Back in 1940, as the world braced for war, this igloo-shaped bunker was built at Camp George West. Its thick stone…

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  • Argo Gold Mine and Mill · 18.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine a river of gold flowing beneath your feet! That's essentially what the Argo Tunnel was designed to do, draining a fortune in gold from the surrounding mountains. Construction began in 1893 and continued until…

  • Argo Tunnel · 18.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine digging a 4-mile tunnel through the mountains to drain and access mines; the Argo Tunnel is an engineering marvel of the gold rush. The Argo Tunnel, originally called the Newhouse Tunnel, stretches over 4 miles…

  • Santa Fe Railway Water Tank · 19.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This seemingly simple water tower is a reminder of the age of steam and the iron horse that shaped Sedalia. In 1906, the Denver and Santa Fe Railway Company, a subsidiary of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway,…

  • Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society · 19.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming spot was once a beacon of hope for those battling tuberculosis. In 1904, the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, or JCRS, opened its doors here in Lakewood, Colorado. It was a non-sectarian sanatorium…

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