This Mesa Verde National Park trekking route is an interesting spot to start your day of sightseeing. There's lots to explore in the area, like Cliff Palace, Balcony House, and Far View Sites. Take your time at Farming Terrace Trail before heading to these other fine attractions.
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Pagosa River Domes
Price was $624, price is now $534 per person
$534
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Feb 20 - Feb 22
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Austin (AUS) to Durango (DRO)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (184 reviews)
The trip and room was great but on our last night the temp went to about 10 degrees and it was probably 45 degrees in the room with all the heaters on
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
The Wyman Hotel
Price was $1,086, price is now $836 per person
$836
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Feb 20 - Feb 22
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Austin (AUS) to Durango (DRO)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
Clean and had easy access to EV chargers. Would be better with a tv in the room. But we knew ahead of time there wasn't one.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Club Wyndham Durango
Historic Downtown Durango
Price was $850, price is now $707 per person
$707
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Mar 9 - Mar 12
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Austin (AUS) to Durango (DRO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (526 reviews)
Nice surprise that laundry plus detergent was free if you wanted it. We didn’t need to take that option.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
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Not spectacular like the cliff dwelling, but interesting and an easy walk.
Popular places to visit
Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum
This fascinating museum depicts the life of the Ancestral Puebloan people through the use of intricate dioramas and prehistoric artifacts.
Petroglyph Point Trail
Get a close-up view of ruins and fascinating native rock art on this hiking path, as you learn about the cultural treasures of Mesa Verde National Park.
Spruce Tree House
If you have time to see only one of Mesa Verde National Park’s cliff dwellings, make it this beautifully preserved site, visible from the museum.
Cliff Palace
Explore this immense 700-year-old cliff dwelling, the largest and most famous ancestral residence in the impressive Mesa Verde National Park.
Soda Canyon Overlook Trail
For an easy hike with good views of several ruins in Mesa Verde National Park, choose this short stroll to the canyon edge.
Balcony House
Careful excavations have ensured the preservation of this historical cliff dwelling, which was built by the ancestors of the Pueblo Indians.
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Far View Lodge
Mile Marker 15, inside Mesa Verde National Park CO
Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG
2121 E Main St Cortez CO
Baymont by Wyndham Cortez
2279 Hawkins Cortez CO
Days Inn by Wyndham Cortez
430 N State Hwy 145 Cortez CO
Retro Inn at Mesa Verde
2040 East Main Street Cortez CO
Hampton Inn Mesa Verde/Cortez
2244 E Hawkins St Cortez CO
Luxurious, secluded log cabin. Mountain views. Sauna, hot tub. 3 primary suites.
Mancos CO
Ravensnest-Bears Den Studio Apartment
Cortez CO
Ute Mountain Casino Hotel
3 Weeminuche Dr Towaoc CO
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- Step House Trail
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- Cliff Canyon
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