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Dinosaur Quarry

Dinosaur, CO
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Ranked #2 of 14 attractions in Dinosaur
Type: Natural History Museums, Monuments/ Statues
Description: Part of Dinosaur National Monument, the Quarry contains one of the highest concentrations of fossilized dinosaur bones from the Jurassic period.
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

The Dinosaur Quarry Visitor Center at Dinosaur National Monument is awesome! There are very few other places in the world that have the sheer number and wealth of dinosaur fossils on display as the "Dinosaur Wall" at this quarry. In fact, there are nearly 1500 dinosaur bones visible in the cliff face of the world-famous Carnegie Quarry! Many new species... More

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Duchesne, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

The tour guide spent time telling my son interesting facts about the dinosaur bones and also answered every question that he had.

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Green River, Wyoming
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

This is an amazing sight to behold... an entire side of a mountain, enclosed with a roof and walls, FULL of skeletons of dino's who met their fate millions of years ago. There are lots of displays, and one place where you may actualy touch one of the leg fossils in the rock. Worth the trip out to the National... More

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Vernal, Utah
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

Once you've seen the fossils, you've SEEN the fossils. I live here so I've been there at least 20 times. Fun the first time. Not worth the second go around.

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Peoria, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012

Come here to see hundreds of partially excavated dinosaur bones swept to one spot by an ancient river. The riverbed tilted to become a hillside, now covered by a building so you can see the bones in comfort. One section at ground level is unprotected so you can see the bones right up close and touch them if you'd like... More

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Vernal, Utah, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

they have a lot of fun and interesting attractions. lots of history and they have videos. they also have a trolly ride up to where the wall of bones are and the kids can now touch some of the bones. i have a 4 year old and he LOVES it there. he has acutally been there twice since they re-opened... More

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Fraser, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2012 via mobile

You won't see this anywhere else. See the fossils embedded in the stone wall. Amazing! Don't miss this!

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Rimrock, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2012

The park just reopened the Dinosaur Quarry after having it closed to completely renovate and basically rebuild it from the foundation up since it was built on betonite clay in 1958 (hey, they had no choice!). Amazing place! And it is a beautiful little section of painted geology in the middle of what is a flat, barren area except for... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

Amazing to look at and touch 140 million year old dinosaur fossils. The Quarry Exhibit Hall at Dinosaur National Monument is well worth the visit. Buy the small booklet for it at the Visitor Centre at the entrance to the monument so you can identify the bones you see at the exhiblt. Just be aware that Dinosaur National Monument is... More

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Vernal, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

every one should take their kids and themselves. What a great time

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