Southwest Colorado, CO

Travel Guide
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

Where to stay in Southwest Colorado

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
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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 Electra Lake.

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
#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
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Timber Ridge

While Timber Ridge isn't home to many top sights, Sunshine Express Lift and Mountain Village Gondola Station are some notable places to visit nearby.

Timber Ridge
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Skyland

While Skyland might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lake Grant and Slate River.

Skyland
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
3.5 out of 5
15870 County Road 162, Nathrop, CO
The price is SAR 615 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
SAR 615
SAR 661 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Nathrop. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,184 reviews)
"Have stayed in a cliff side unit years ago and was surprised that there haven’t been any recent renovations. Although very spacious, no furniture to relax in and the tv and lighting need to be upgraded. Reception upon arrival was pleasant and check out not warm at all. Pools , facilities and dining ..."

Reviewed on 12 January 2025

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
2.5 out of 5
455 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO
The price is SAR 252 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
SAR 252
SAR 286 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durango. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,618 reviews)
"My go to place when me and my family want to get away from the house"

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Historic Strater Hotel
Historic Strater Hotel
3.5 out of 5
699 Main Ave, Durango, CO
The price is SAR 522 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
SAR 522
SAR 666 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Durango. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Always a great place to stay"

Reviewed on 13 January 2025

Historic Strater Hotel
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Leland House Suites of Durango
Leland House Suites of Durango
4 out of 5
721 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Durango. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Durango Arts Center and Henry Strater ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Location location location. Everything is walking distance from you. Check-in and check-out was super easy. Suite smaller than I expected, but super warm and cozy nonetheless. The walls and floors are super thin, you can easily hear neighboring conversations and footsteps but consider this is a historic ..."

Reviewed on 31 December 2024

Leland House Suites of Durango
Ice House Suites and Condominiums
Ice House Suites and Condominiums
4 out of 5
310 S. Fir St., Telluride, CO
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Telluride. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Telluride Ski Resort and Oak ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (446 reviews)
Great place to stay
"The location was NOT SKI IN/SKI OUT as advertised. There was however use of a second class ski valet at the base of the gondola outside the Camel Hotel. Still the location was greats about 3 short blocks to the gondola. Telluride is super small so we were close to everything. Telluride has more bars ..."

Reviewed on 1 January 2025

Ice House Suites and Condominiums
Hotel Columbia
Hotel Columbia
3 out of 5
301 West San Juan Ave., Telluride, CO
Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Telluride. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Telluride Ski Resort and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
"Perfect location, friendly and helpful staff, pet friendly, cozy."

Reviewed on 31 December 2024

Hotel Columbia
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Popular places to visit

Traveling through Pagosa Springs in an area known as Wolf Creek, there's a lot of amazing sights, like this waterfall hiding behind the trees! For more info behind the pictures and stories of my pictures, check out my blog at http://www.travelingken.com

Wolf Creek Ski Area

4.5/5(146 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Pagosa Springs with a visit to Wolf Creek Ski Area. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.

Wolf Creek Ski Area
Purgatory Ski Area featuring snow, mountains and a luxury hotel or resort

Purgatory Resort

4.5/5(187 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Durango with a visit to Purgatory Resort. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Purgatory Resort
Telluride Ski Resort which includes a small town or village, snow and snow skiing

Telluride Ski Resort

4.5/5(241 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Telluride with a visit to Telluride Ski Resort. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

Telluride Ski Resort
Crested Butte Mountain Resort showing mountains, a small town or village and snow

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

4.5/5(243 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Crested Butte with a visit to Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Our journey on the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad was one of the best days of our Colorado road trip. With jaw-dropping vistas at every turn, it is one of the most scenic routes in the US. It's a must for every Colorado bucket list! http://thetradingtravelers.com/traveling-through-time-on-the-narrow-gauge-railroad/

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

4.5/5(367 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Durango. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
This view of Ouray park is taken from the perimeter trail overlooking the city in the early morning. If you take the trail, get a map from the visitors center or online first as it is difficult to find in some spots, but well worth the views.

Ouray Hot Springs Pool

4.5/5(126 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Ouray Hot Springs Pool and popular activities like hiking in Ouray. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront, or seek out the ski slopes.

Ouray Hot Springs Pool