Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez

Friendly volunteers provide personal attention and make this an excellent stop for information when visiting the southwest corner of Colorado, which is considered the archaeological center of the United States. In addition, the welcome center houses a small collection of Ancestral Puebloan artifacts. Restrooms are also available.

Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day: 8am–6pm; Labor Day to Memorial Day: 8am–5pm; July and August: 8am–9pm

Visitor Service Dates Closed: Closed on major holidays

Payment Methods: MasterCard, Cash, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Visa

Information Types: Brochures, Vacation Planners/Guides, Calendars of Events, Discount Packages/Coupons, Moving Guides, Business Directories, Area Information, Safety Information, Multilingual Guides, Road Conditions, Routing Information, Weather Updates, Accommodation Directory, Restaurant Guide, City and Regional Maps, Cultural Information

Visitor Service Activities: Interpretive Trails, Special Events, Symposiums, Walking Paths

Visitor Service Facility Amenities: Picnic Sites, Nature Preserve, Historic Location, Museum, Bookstore, Volunteer Opportunities, Volunteer Travel Counselors, RV Parking, Phone, Fax, Internet Access, Free Coffee, Multilingual Materials Available, Rest Area