Dinosaur Colorado

Originally named Artesia, Dinosaur Colorado has become the gateway community to the archeological and paleontological richness of Dinosaur National Monument. Downtown Dinosaur has two cafes, a sandwich and ice cream shop, one bar, and a number of souvenir and gift shops. When visiting the area make sure to take a drive down Stegosaurus Freeway and Brontosaurus Boulevard. Both streets are part of a local driving tour that passes right through the town of Dinosaur. Makes sense, right?

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In addition to the obvious draw of  all the dinosaur bones, footprints and fossils, this is also a great place to be if you’re interested in a rafting adventure on the Yampa river or the Green river. Make sure you don’t miss seeing Steamboat rock!  This amazing rock formation looks over the confluence of the two rivers in Echo Park.

If you enjoy wildlife viewing, the area surrounding Dinosaur is a thriving habitat for endangered Peregrine falcons, Golden eagles, Bighorn sheep, Colorado pike, Minnows and Razorback suckers. You’ll also have excellent opportunities to watch deer, elk, antelope, fox and a variety of birds. Make sure you have your camera handy!

In addition to the Dinosaur National Monument, there are plenty of other outdoor activities to enjoy when visiting here. Camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, mountain biking, four-wheeling and canoeing are just a few of the options you have here.

Dinosaur Colorado Attractions

Dinosaur National Monument – Today, many ideas about dinosaurs are changing, and the fossils at Dinosaur National Monument continue to help us learn more about these fascinating animals. Within the Dinosaur Quarry Visitor Center is a rock wall containing 1500 fossil bones, a paleontology laboratory, exhibits, and a bookstore.

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