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

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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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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
#adaptivereuse in #Salida #colorado #historicpreservation #architecture      According to the website about the facility:"The oldest part of the current building dates to 1887 and Salida’s first public lights were illuminated on December 7, 1887... The power plant was extended between 1909 & 1914 & again between 1929 & 1945... it was acquired by Public Service Company of Colorado in 1924. The Salida steam plant was operated only intermittently starting around 1931, reactivated in 1948, placed on standby in 1958, and retired in 1963, after which the structure was used for storage... until 1989 when the plant was converted into a theater." - salidasteamplant.com

Downtown Salida

You'll enjoy the bars and riverfront in Downtown Salida. You might want to make time for a stop at Riverside Park or Arkansas River.

Downtown Salida
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
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, Trail 403 and Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Crested Butte
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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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San Juan River Village

If you're spending some time in San Juan River Village, San Juan River is a top sight worth visiting.

San Juan River Village

 

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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