Balanced Rock Garden Of The Gods

Garden of the gods is a natural outdoor geological museum narrating stories of ancient rocks and rivers that stretched out in the area millions of years ago.

Balanced rock garden of the gods. What is unique about this place is that what you get to see here are not mere chunks of red rocks. The famed boulder appearing in publications around the world as one of the best examples of a balancing rock is the most famous rock formation at the garden of the gods the number one city park in the. It was private property and a big business. Enjoy one of our world famous buffalo burgers or choose from sandwiches wraps salads and so much more.

The historic garden of the gods trading post is located at the southwest edge of the park and is a stone s throw from the famous balanced rock. The rocks in this red rock wonderland come in very interesting shapes sizes and shades. Quench your thirst at the soda fountain or enjoy a locally brewed beer on our beautiful back patio. Garden of the gods activities at garden of gods 1909 trolley.

After hiking in garden of the gods for a few hours we stopped at the trading post to enjoy some ice cream from colorado creamery and cool off a bit at the balanced rock cafe. It is after all inevitable that the 290 million year old rock will fall. Beach suggested that it would be a capital place for a beer garden his companion the young rufus cable awestruck by the impressive rock formations exclaimed beer garden. One of the surveyors m.

Need a good lunch. Balanced rock the iconic 700 ton red sandstone ballerina perched on its tiptoes in the heart of the garden of the gods and garden of the gods is a public park located in colorado springs colorado us. Garden of the gods. The balanced rock café is the perfect place to refuel after hiking in the garden of the gods we have delicious treats and snacks from popcorn and slush drinks to desserts and hot pretzels.

Try one of our buffalo burgers bratwursts or wraps. Published reports say 14 year old curt goerke began taking photos of tourists with the rock in the 1890s charging 25 cents apiece. The area now known as garden of the gods was first called red rock corral by the europeans. Balanced rock poised above the park road at the garden of the gods defies the laws of physics as it balances on a sloped ledge of sandstone.

This enormous boulder that seems like it s ready to topple over at any second is one of the most iconic sights in garden of the gods. The huge balanced rock can t be missed as the main road passes right past it. It was designated a national natural landmark in 1971. There was plenty of outdoor seating and the grounds are.

Then in august 1859 two surveyors who helped to set up colorado city explored the site. Browse through and array of gifts souvenirs and art garden of the gods is a free city park.