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More to Explore in Mesa Verde Country: Fall & Winter

More to Explore in Mesa Verde Country: Fall & Winter

3 days

More Itineraries

From Ancient Voices tours to exploring the creative district, Cortez, Mancos and Dolores mesmerize year-round.

Sustainability Activity

Travel Like a Local: There are special places and unique vistas around nearly every Colorado corner. You can help ensure these places exist for generations to come by staying on roads and trails, keeping speeds in check, leaving campsites and picnic spots just as you found them, and following instructional signs while you’re out and about in our state.

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Day 1

Activity

Mesa Verde National Park

We want to welcome you as our guest to the nation's richest archeological preserve, where amazing cliff dwellings and more than 4,000 ancient sites. Read More

Lunch

Montezuma Restaurant

Mexican restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. Read More

Activity

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Visitor Center and Museum, BLM

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument contains a huge number of... Read More

Dinner

Dolores River Brewery

Every community should have a comfortable place to hang out with somebody! Read More

Activity

San Miguel Anglers

The San Miguel River begins above the historic town of Telluride and continues through the southwest until it converges with the Dolores River and ultimately flows into the mighty Colorado River... Read More

Lodging

Sophia Retreat & Event Center

Sophia on the mesa offers bistro, nightly lodging & private space to rent for meetings, extended retreats & reunions on 30 acres with beautiful views. Guest rooms for up to 50, 3 meeting space... Read More

Day 2

Breakfast

Beny's Diner

Beny's Diner in Cortez has been serving breakfast and lunch for 13 years. All of our food is homemade, including the hash browns. Read More

Activity

Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park

Witness a special Native American interpretation of the culturally diverse homelands of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Spend time with one a Native American Ute guides who interpret history,... Read More

Lunch

Thai Cortez

Serving Thai lunch and dinner specialties in Cortez. Read More

Activity

Ancient Voices Audio Tour

Ancient Voices is a digital audio tour of Southwestern Colorado's Antiquities. Download to hear about exploring visitor services, as well as historic and pre-historic treasures of this uniquely... Read More

Dinner

Loungin' Lizard

We are a family friendly restaurant and bar with a chalk board menu that changes often with something for everyone. Read More

Activity

Sunflower Theatre

The Sunflower Theatre presents performing arts, musical, cinematic, and educational events to enrich the cultural experience of a diverse rural audience in the Four Corners Region. Read More

Lodging

Retro Inn at Mesa Verde

There is a lot to see and do while your in Mesa Verde Country, we are surrounded by National Monuments, Parks, Forests, and Rivers. While at the hotel, remember before computers? Do more than... Read More

Day 3

Breakfast

Absolute Bakery & Cafe

Dedicated to the art of food, the Absolute Bakery & Cafe prepares food from scratch, using only the finest of organic and local ingredients. It's no secret that the burgers taste better because the... Read More

Activity

Mancos School of the West

When you enroll in a class or workshop at Mancos School of the West, you’ve embarked on a journey into an inspiring landscape of creativity. Learn skills from artistic masters in mediums ranging... Read More

Lunch

Mancos Brewing Company

Mancos Brewing Company provides great beer in a relaxed setting . Come in and sit down, order a beer (or a glass of wine) and a bite of food. We also offer a rotating selection of bottled beer... Read More

Activity

Mancos Creative District

Facilitated by a vibrant community of more than 150 artists, the growing downtown Mancos Creative District has eight... Read More

Dinner

Olio

Olio Food and Wine Cafe: features local artists (paintings, pottery, metalworks, etc) and serves delicious cuisine made with local produce - expect a weekly changing menu. Olio also has a unique... Read More

Activity

Tai Chi With Lee

Lee works with new and experienced individuals to help them develop and expand their own Tai Chi skills. He helps to create a more grounded and centered place within themselves from which they can bring more authentic power, energy, and peacefulness into everyday life.

Lodging

Willowtail Springs Lakeside Cabins

Welcome to Willowtail Springs! The best kept secret in southwest with 60-acres nature preserve land with private lake.