Thornton, Colorado - Day 2

We spent most of the day at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre located in the mountains just west of Denver. What an awesome place to visit on the last day of our month long trip! Construction began in 1936 and it officially opened in 1941. Its natural acoustic qualities allows 20,000 people to hear natural voices from the stage without amplification! Some of the early performers were Benny Goodman, Victor Borge, Eartha Kitt, Duke Ellington, Peter, Paul and Mary, Kingston Trio, Nat King Cole, John Denver, Ricky Nelson, Ray Charles, The Beatles and so many more. Nowadays, just about every type of music is performed there.

We then went to Ken and Ceil's home to relax and have some delicious brownies. Tomorrow, we fly home. What a wonderful trip!

On our way to Red Rocks.

The Visitor Center

This gives a good overview of the Amphitheater.

I took a panoramic view from the top of the place.

On our right side is Ship Rock.

Looking down at the stage area.

On the left side of the horizon is Denver.

A closer look at the stage. Behind it is Stage Rock.

On our left side is Creation Rock.

Inside the Visitors Center is a massive display of every performer

who has played at Red Rocks by year from 1908 (pre-opening) through 2015.

This picture shows 1908 through 1963.

This picture shows 1984 through 2004 (that are readable).

Other walls show performances through 2015.

We paused in the parking lot thinking about leaving

but I asked about going to the stage and off we went.

As we approached the stage (on the left),

we could see the steps leading to the seating area.

The seating area with Ship Rock on the side.

The view from the stage with Ship Rock on the left

and Creation Rock on the right.

Stage Rock is behind the stage. It helps create the good acoustics.

Susan, Ken and Pat wait for me to climb back from the stage.

Ken's lovely wife Ceil and Pat enjoying delicious brownies.

Thank you, Ceil and Ken, for a wonderful time!