Indian Hills and Morrison Real Estate Listings of Denver Houses and Homes for Sale in Jefferson County, Colorado


	Indian Hills and Morrison Houses for Sale

Indian Hills and Morrison

Indian Hills and Morrison are located in Jefferson County, where the Great Plains meets the Rocky Mountains. The first settlers came to the area in the late 1850s to mine for gold in the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. Named for Thomas Jefferson, the county was one of the original 17 counties in the bill creating the Territory of Colorado, signed in 1861 by President James Buchanan. Jefferson County’s roots were in agriculture and mining. The county’s 774 square miles are filled with lofty mountains, rolling grassland, towering pines, shady oaks, and clear streams. There are three national forests in Jefferson County: Pike, Roosevelt and Arapahoe. The two county parks are Chatfield State Recreation Area and Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Nearby Red Rocks Park offers trails, a visitor’s center, and world-class performers on stage in the unique natural amphitheater.

Most of Indian Hill’s residential areas are found in a three square mile area along the valley floor that is surrounded by more than 15 miles of public and private open space, including historic Mount Falcon Park. Morrison is home to the first important dinosaur find in the West in 1877. Dinosaur Ridge Park celebrates the discovery with displays in the visitor’s center and on the park’s trails. A visit to the town’s museum offers opportunities to touch real dinosaur bones and pieces of the rock formations, and to learn about the flora and fauna of the area. Morrison is also home to significant geological formations known as the Morrison Formation and the Dakota Group.

Denver, “The Mile High City,” is a short drive east of Indian Hills and Morrison. A mix of cosmopolitan city life and the pioneer spirit, Denver offers a wide variety of things to see and do. The Denver Zoo has almost 700 species, with Bird World, Sheep Mountain, and Primate Panorama the highlights. The Colorado History Museum showcases early Western and Colorado history with exhibits and displays. To see how money is made, the U.S. Mint has tours of the presses stamping coins and printing bills. The building that houses the Mint is spectacular with murals, chandeliers and an abundance of marble. The State Capitol is another grand structure. The granite and gold dome is a highly visible landmark, and inside the dome are stained glass portraits of early pioneers. The entrance on the western side of the building has a special significance: the 18th step is exactly one mile above sea level. Four Mile Historic Park offers a look back in time with its restored buildings, ranch, and stagecoach rides.

Museums house a variety of art, artifacts and objects from prehistoric times to the present. The Denver Botanic Gardens contain 23 acres of native plants as well as plants from all over the world. Water gardens, Japanese gardens, and rock gardens grace the area. For those seeking a more interactive form of entertainment, Six Flags Elitch Gardens Amusement Park offers thrills for the young and the young at heart.