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In operation since 1927, the Ouray Hot Springs Pool has served the local and regional communities as the premier destination for relaxation, family fun and amazing views! The pool and fitness center are undergoing a major renovation but should be ready for the 2017 summer season. Before you visit, check out the website and Facebook page for updates.

1220 Main Street 970-325-7073 OurayHotSprings.com

Where Old West meets Southwest, Downtown Durango is a Nationally Registered Historic District and home to historic boutique hotels, award winning restaurants, laid-back brewpubs, and fabulous art galleries, museums, and shops.

Durango.org

970.259.0289

Cliff Dwelling Spruce Tree House Mesa Verde National Park

Southern Colorado Museums

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There are many Southern Colorado Museums for history lovers to enjoy.

Even if you aren’t a huge history lover there are artifacts that will be sure to interest you. Almost every town in Southern Colorado has its own museum. Why so many Southern Colorado Museums you might ask? It is because most families have lived here several generations and are very proud of their heritage. There are also a lot of Native American artifacts that have been found in the San Luis Valley.

Southern-Colorado-Guide.com

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Travel between Telluride and Mountain Village and take in the views, including 13,000 and 14,000 ft. peaks! This free transportation system provides access to an extensive amount of biking, hiking and skiing trails as well as shops, restaurants and watering holes.

VisitTelluride.com

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Ouray Hot Springs Pool

Historic Downtown Durango

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Museum of the Mountain West

Described on the National Park website as “deep, steep and narrow,” this extraordinary canyon has the Gunnison River at the bottom. There are several trails for all abilities on both the North and South Rims. These will give you spectacular views of the canyon. There are plenty of rangerguided activities.

NPS.gov/blca

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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The Park is a privately owned facility that has been in operation since 1986.

The purpose here is to educate people about the animals in this area. Visitors are given the chance to see these beautiful animals up close in what would be their natural habitats.

5 miles south of Pagosa Springs on US Highway 84 970-264-5546 RMWildlifePark.org

Where history comes alive! View thousands of artifacts from the Mountain West circa 1880-1930, see authentic storefronts and be sure to take the guided tour so you don’t miss any of the interesting stories and anecdotes. Two miles east of Montrose.

68169 Miami Road 970-240-3400 MuseumOfTheMountainWest.org

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Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park

Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from AD 600 to 1300. Today the park protects nearly 5,000 known archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States. The park entrance is along Hwy. 160 between the towns of Mancos and Cortez and about 35 miles west of Durango.

NPS.gov/meve

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Delta County

DeltaCountyColorado.com

Durango

Durango.org

Gunnison-Crested Butte

GunnisonCrestedButte.com

Mesa Verde Country

MesaVerdeCountry.com

Montrose VisitMontrose.com Ouray OurayColorado.com Pagosa Springs

VisitPagosaSprings.com

Telluride VisitTelluride.com Lake City/Hinsdale County

LakeCity.com

Silverton SilvertonColorado.com Ridgway RidgwayColorado.com Colorado State Patrol

719-635-0385

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COTrip.org

Colorado Visitor Information

VisitorTips.com

VisitorTips.com/tig/swcolorado

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Cortez, CO Mesa Verde Visitor & Research Center January 2 to April 8: 8:30am - 4:30pm April 9 to May 25: 8:00am - 5:00pm May 26 to September 4: 7:30am - 7:00pm September 5 to October 28: 8:00am - 5:00pm October 29 to December 31: 8:30am - 4:30pm Entrance Fees: $10-$20 per vehicle (seasonal) Guided Photo Tours: $20 (reserve in advance) Cliff Dwellings Guided Tours: Tickets ($5) available at the Visitor Center.

For more information, please visit NPS.gov/meve

Mosca, CO The Visitor Center is open every day of the year except federal winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day). Hours are generally 8:30 am-6:00 pm daily in summer months, and 9:00-4:30 fall through spring. Call the Visitor Center at 719-378-6395 or visit NPS.gov/grsa for exact hours during the time of your visit.

Entrance Fees: $15 per vehicle

Montrose, CO South Rim Visitor Center Located 7 miles north on CO Highway 347 from the intersection with U.S. Highway 50. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day May 7 – May 25: 8:00am - 5:00pm May 26 – September 4: 8:00am - 6:00pm September 5 to early May 2018: 9:00am - 4:00 pm Entrance Fees: $15 per vehicle For road access information (North Rim, South Rim and East Portal) visit NPS.gov/blca

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CHIMNEY ROCK

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BLOOMFIELD

FARMINGTON

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Narrow Gauge Railroad

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DEL NORTE Rio Grande National Forest

PAGOSA SPRINGS Chimney Rock National Monument

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San Juan National Forest

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Mountain Sports 7 Kristi KristiMountainSports.com

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Summitville Platoro Wilderness Area

479 Main Avenue Durango (888) 872-4607 DurangoTrain.com

Great Sand Dune Nat’l Monument

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3223 Main Street Alamosa (719) 589-9759

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680 Grande Avenue Del Norte (719) 657-9902

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Carson National Forest Carson National Forest

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MOFFAT 285

San Juan National Forest

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FLAGSTAFF, SEDONA 160 & GRAND CANYON

Silver Thread Scenic & Historic Byway

Rio Grande National Forest

CRESTONE

Rio Grande National Forest

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724 Main Avenue Durango (970) 259-0289 or (855) 999-7238 DurangoRivertrippers.com

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Kebler Pass 9,890

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Mosca (719) 378-2612 ColoradoGators.com

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Pike National Forest

Cottonwood Pass 12,126

Taylor Park Reservoir

MT. CRESTED BUTTE

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Gators Reptile Park 2 Colorado 9162 County Road 9 North

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Manti-La Sal National Forest

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SALT LAKE CITY 70 & MOAB

1222 County Road 14 Ouray (970) 325-0220 BachelorSyracuseMine.com

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Durango (970) 247-1988 NaturesOasisMarket.com

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Silverton (970) 387-5444 or (800) 872-3009 MineTour.com

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Mountain RV Park 11 Red 664 Greene Street Silverton (970) 387-5512 or (888) 970-5512 RedMtMotelRVPk.com

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Fly Shop & Guide Service 1075 Sherman Street Ridgway (970) 626-4460 FishRigs.com

Outfitters 13 Rimrock 12175 County Road 44

Mancos (970) 533-7588 RimrockOutfitters.com

14 Silverton Chamber of Commerce

414 Greene Street Silverton (970) 387-5654 or (800) 752-4494 SilvertonColorado.com

Ute Casino Resort 15 Sky 14324 US Highway 172 North Ignacio (970) 563-7777 SkyUteCasino.com

Fork Visitors Center 16 South 28 Silver Thread Lane South Fork (719) 873-5512 SouthFork.org

Campgrounds Durango 17 United 1322 Animas View Drive

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