Morrison Attractions

George Morrison, founder of the town built Cliff House, in 1873. The estate is a gated one-acre garden retreat with cottages around the mansion. In total there are 14 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms on the property. Each cottage is decorated in its own individual theme.

Northeast of Morrison is Dinosaur Ridge, where many dinosaur fossils from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods have been uncovered. Visitors can see dinosaur tracks and bones as they explore the ridge.

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The Morrison Heritage Museum has exhibits on the history of the town. It is housed in a building between the town hall and community church.

The Morrison Natural History Museum is a small teaching museum and field research station focused on Front Range Colorado paleontology. Natural history comes to life through hands-on exhibits highlighting local dinosaur discoveries and regional geology. Highlights include the first Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus bones ever discovered, as well as recently unearthed baby dinosaur footprints.

Alma White was the founder of the Pillar of Fire Church in 1874. Located on Market Street in Morrison, the Pillar Of Fire bought the church and the house next door from the Town in 1932 and the Morrison Community Church holds services there.

George Morrison built the old Morrison Schoolhouse at 226 Spring Street in 1875. The sandstone building was in use until 1955 and is a private residence today.

Tiny Town and Railroad is a 10-acre miniature village created in 1915. There are over 100 miniature buildings and a miniature steam train.