Larimer Square vs Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 85 against 84 for Larimer Square, and it has 36 ranked ways to see it versus 36. Larimer Square is the cheaper entry at $15, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Denver, pair them: plan Larimer Square in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Larimer Square in Denver, United States

Larimer Square

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Denver, United States

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

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Larimer Square compared with Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Denver
Larimer SquareRed Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Ranked experiences3636
Top Outty Ranking9291
Average ranking (top 10)8485
Cheapest experience$15$65
Average time needed2.4h5.4h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Larimer Square

  1. 1. 2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $15 · 2h

  2. 2. Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $58 · 2.5h

  3. 3. Denver Walking Tour: Women’s History & Downtown Highlights

    Outty Ranking 88 · from $40 · 2h

  4. 4. Denver and Foothills Mountain Small-Group Tour

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $79 · 4h

  5. 5. Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $39 · 1.8h

All 36 Larimer Square experiences

Best ways to see Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

  1. 1. Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $99 · 5h

  2. 2. Visit Red Rocks Park, Continental Divide & Breckenridge

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $150 · 8h

  3. 3. Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver

    Outty Ranking 88 · from $139 · 8h

  4. 4. Denver and Foothills Mountain Small-Group Tour

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $79 · 4h

  5. 5. Red Rocks & Beyond

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $101 · 4h

All 36 Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre experiences

Frequently asked questions

Larimer Square or Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 85 against 84 for Larimer Square, and it has 36 ranked ways to see it versus 36. Larimer Square is the cheaper entry at $15, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Denver, pair them: plan Larimer Square in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Larimer Square or Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre?

Ranked experiences at Larimer Square start from $15 and at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre from $65 per person.

How long do you need at Larimer Square and Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre?

Experiences at Larimer Square run 2.4 hours on average and at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre 5.4 hours, so both fit in one day in Denver with a break in between.

Can you do Larimer Square and Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Larimer Square options and 100% of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Larimer Square: 2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver (Outty Ranking 92, from $15). For Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre: Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake (Outty Ranking 91, from $99).

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