Things to Do in Dinosaur, CO

  • Our list of the best things to do in Dinosaur, Colorado, features the top 12 nearby activities — including 8 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Dinosaur, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Adventures, Outdoor Places, and Water Activities.
  • The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Dinosaur, CO
  • Our list of the best things to do in Dinosaur, Colorado, features the top 12 nearby activities — including 8 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Dinosaur, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Adventures, Outdoor Places, and Water Activities.
  • The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Dinosaur, CO
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31.0 Miles
94% 71 votes
Scenic Drives 355 N. Vernal Avenue, Vernal, UT MoreLess Info
Sheep Creek Geological Loop is a 13 mile long route through the Sheep Creek National Geologic Area and offers some stunning views of the twisted rock formations called the Unita Fault with an occassional sighting of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.
31.5 Miles
92% 609 votes
Parks Vernal, UT MoreLess Info
The largest Jurassic period dinosaur quarry in the world is contained at Utah's Dinosaur National Monument. Guests can easily view almost 1,500 dinosaur fossils within the Carnegie Quarry cliff face, and there are many natural trails to explore the scenery.
31.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 1400 W Highway 40, Vernal, UT 84078 MoreLess Info
At Cinema 5, visitors can see the latest films in its single auditorium. The theater shows movies in both 3-D and standard formats. The lounge of the theater has dinosaur head decorations.
31.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 500 N 900 W, Vernal, UT 84078 MoreLess Info
Ashley Valley Community Park is the largest park in Vernal, offering opportunities for outdoor fun for the whole family. Visitors can relax in the gazebo, kids can play at the playgrounds, and athletes can play in the fields.
32.6 Miles
73% 41 votes
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T-Rex

Statues U.S. 40, Vernal, UT MoreLess Info
The giant, green T-Rex in the center of the city sits across from Dinah the Dino. The two welcome visitors to the town, with the tyrannosaurus occasionally outfitted in seasonal attire.
33.6 Miles
88% 48 votes
National & State Parks 8750 North Highway 191, Vernal, UT 84078 MoreLess Info
In the heart of Utah's Dinosaur region, the Red Fleet State Park features 200-million-year-old dinosaur tracks. There are also many nature-based activities such as camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, and boating.
38.7 Miles
95% 106 votes
Hiking Trails McConkie Road, Vernal, UT MoreLess Info
Despite being a part of a private property, McConkie Ranch has made available a wide range of native American petroglyphs to the public view. The self-guided hikes follow a moderately difficult trail but the variety and quantity of petroglyphs make it worth the effort.
40.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Historic Sites Browns Park Road, Browns Park, Vernal, UT MoreLess Info
As the site of an early settler, John Jarvie Ranch features a dug out cabin, stone house, and other structures from the late 1800s. The ranch showcases artifacts like blacksmith tools, interactive displays, and a general store.
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