Teller County

Teller County is one of 13 counties in the South Central Colorado travel region.

Related Attractions

Read More Florissant, Colorado

Florissant is home to the visitor center for the Fossil Bed National Monument. Over 80,000 fossil specimens have been unearthed from the Florissant lakebed.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

(Teller County)

37mi/60km west of Colorado Springs on U.S. 24 (Ute Pass) are the very interesting Florissant Fossil Beds (stumps of fossil trees, etc.).

The 6,000-acre area has hiking trails, an old 1878 homestead and an information center.

Address: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, 15807 Teller County 1, Box 185, Florissant, CO 80816-0185, United States
Phone: 1 (719) 748-3253, Fax: 1 (719) 748-3164

Hours:

June 6 to September 6: 8am-6pm

September 7 to June 5: 9am-5pm

Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Facilities: Gift shop

Typical Visit: 30 minutes

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Read More Woodland Park, Colorado

Woodland Park is a town in Teller County. The town is located on the north slope of Pikes Peak at over 8400 feet above sea level.

Address: Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce, 210 E. Midland Avenue, Woodland Park, CO 80866-9022, United States
Phone: 1 (719) 687-9885, Fax: 1 (719) 687-8216

Dinosaur Resource Center

(Teller County)

The Dinosaur Resource Center features 12,000 sq feet dedicated to dinosaur displays, fossils from North America's Cretaceous Period including marine reptiles, pterosaurs, and dinosaurs. A working fossil lab allows visitors to watch scientists and technicians up close. The displays include graphics and life restoration sculptures to help you visualize these fascinating animals and the environments in which they lived. The children's play area and hands-on educational activities are also available at the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center.

Address: Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 South Fairview Street, Woodland Park, CO 80863, United States
Phone: 1 (719) 686-1820, Fax: 1 (719) 686-1399

Hours:

9am-6pm; Sun: 10am-5pm

Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian

Facilities: Gift shop

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