As the world’s only naturally-occurring and acoustically perfect amphitheater, Red Rocks is one of the very best outdoor music venues in the U.S. Since its grand opening in the summer of 1941, the world’s greatest musicians have graced its stage which is made up of two 300-foot sandstone rocks. The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Jimi Hendrix, Radiohead, U2, Sting, Dolly Parton, and Diana Ross have all rocked the stage. Denver-born architect Burnham Hoyt designed it by balancing functionality with nature, and catching a performance in the presence of these intensely red-hued sandstone monoliths is a must-do for any music-lover. The amphitheater seats close to 10,000 and it is located in Red Rock Park, 6,450 feet above sea level with cinematic views of the surrounding Denver area.

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