Aspen, Colorado: John Denver Sanctuary
John "Rocky Mountain High" Denver is remembered with a series of upright slabs engraved with the lyrics of his hits.
- Address:
- 427 Rio Grande Place, Aspen, CO
- Directions:
- Park in the garage across from the Rio Grande Place Visitors Center, then follow the trail north along the creek. You'll quickly come to the Sanctuary.
- Admission:
- $1.50 to park
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The John Denver Sanctuary is a beautiful space! There is a skateboard park, and playground nearby. Walking trails and beautiful places to sit and just be. I am so glad we stopped here!
[Heather, 08/12/2020]
Beautiful to see when the flowers are in fall bloom. The John Denver Sanctuary is peaceful -- take a picnic and find time to smell the flowers.
[Ginny, 02/10/2018]
Located in a peaceful nook of Aspen's Rio Grande Park is the John Denver Sanctuary. Many of the singer's songs are carved in stone. A must-see for any John Denver fan and a hidden gem -- great place to read or have a nice lunch on the grass. I was there on a sunny day and couldn't resist taking a picture by the "Sunshine on My Shoulders" monolith.
Every October fans gather at the sanctuary on the anniversary of his death.
[Lakita, 05/27/2013]John Denver died in 1997 when he accidentally flew his experimental airplane into the Pacific Ocean.
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