Things to do in Southwest Colorado

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Mesa Verde National Park which includes tranquil scenes and landscape views
Mesa Verde National Park showing tranquil scenes, mountains and landscape views
Montrose showing a sunset, landscape views and a gorge or canyon
Montrose featuring landscape views and tranquil scenes
Montrose which includes tranquil scenes

Southwest Colorado Attractions

Discover the sights of Southwest Colorado with some popular tours & day trips, or check out our list of {58 fun activities in Southwest Colorado fun activities in Southwest Colorado}. We have no booking fees as well as free cancellation, so you can rest easy and focus on planning an unforgettable vacation.

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What to do in Southwest Colorado

Things to Do in Southwest Colorado with Kids

Heading away with the kids? You'll discover loads of tours and activities in Southwest Colorado that'll put big smiles on little faces. Don't miss these family friendly experiences:


 

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Mount Crested Butte

The captivating mountain views and stunning ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Mount Crested Butte. A stop by Snodgrass Trailhead or Red Lady Express Lift might round out your trip.

Mount Crested Butte
Telluride Ski Area showing signage and a park

Telluride Historic District

The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Telluride Historic District. A stop by Sheridan Opera House or Telluride Gondola Station might round out your trip.

Telluride Historic District
Durango - Purgatory which includes night scenes, street scenes and a city

Historic Downtown Durango

5/5(31 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Durango. A stop by Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad or Animas River Trail might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Durango
High alpine lake.  Great hike.  3.5 miles from trail head.  431 elevation gain. Easy to hike, bike or xc ski.  Absolutely stunning especially with lilies.

Downtown Crested Butte

If you're spending some time in Downtown Crested Butte, Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce and Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Crested Butte
Pagosa Springs featuring a river or creek and a small town or village

Downtown Pagosa Springs

While visiting Downtown Pagosa Springs, you might make a stop by sights like San Juan River and Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring.

Downtown Pagosa Springs
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Columbine Lake

5/5(1 area review)

While Columbine Lake might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Purgatory Resort and Lake of the Pines.

Columbine Lake

 

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Popular day trips from Southwest Colorado

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Southwest Colorado on a sunny day?
You wouldn't want to be locked up in your hotel room when you could be outside having a blast on a 12-zipline Adventure in the San Juan Mountains near Durango.
What can you do in Southwest Colorado for free?
You could store your credit card in the hotel safe for the day, because these terrific attractions won't cost you a dime:

  • Sky Ute Casino
  • Rio Grande National Forest
  • Mountain Village Gondola
  • Ute Mountain Casino

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