What to do in Southwest Colorado, CO

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Mesa Verde National Park showing landscape views and tranquil scenes

Mesa Verde National Park which includes tranquil scenes, landscape views and mountains

Montrose which includes a sunset, a gorge or canyon and landscape views

Montrose featuring tranquil scenes and landscape views

Southwest Colorado Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Southwest Colorado has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Southwest Colorado is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Southwest Colorado to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Southwest Colorado Attractions

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Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Southwest Colorado attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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Recommended things to do in Southwest Colorado

Number of things to do	45
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour: CA $22
Top 5 things to do	Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour Fins Course Scenic Zipline Tour Broadmoor Hotel History Segway Tour Cheyenne Cañon Art and Nature Segway Tour 1-Hour Segway Tour of Cheyenne Cañon Art, History and Nature
Half-day tours	Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour Fins Course Scenic Zipline Tour Broadmoor Hotel History Segway Tour Cheyenne Cañon Art and Nature Segway Tour 1-Hour Segway Tour of Cheyenne Cañon Art, History and Nature
With kids	US Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission Pikes Peak Jeep Tour Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours 45-Minute Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

What to do in Southwest Colorado

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

Purgatory Resort

4/5(2 reviews)

Ski, sled and snowboard in winter and bike, hike and ride on horseback in summer at this resort in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.

Telluride Ski Resort

3/5(2 reviews)

Telluride, CO is home to the massive Telluride Ski Resort with more than 2000 acres of skiable snow and many more reserved for the fantastic amenities of the ski village. With 93 trails and 18 lifts, the mountain is welcoming to beginners and professionals alike.

Wolf Creek Ski Area

4/5(1 review)

Set within the breathtaking scenery of a national forest is a ski resort famous for its deep powder skiing, family-friendly activities and après-ski entertainment.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Enjoy thrilling year-round activities at this mountain resort tucked into the Colorado Rockies. Here, the value is in the experiences more than the name.

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

5/5(2 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.

Ouray Hot Springs Pool

3.5/5(2 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.

Mt. Princeton

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Mt. Princeton and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Nathrop. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Telluride Ski Area which includes signage and a garden

Telluride Historic District

4/5(2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Telluride with a trip to Telluride Historic District. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its ski slopes.

Mesa Verde National Park Entrance

5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mesa Verde National Park Entrance, a lovely green space in Mancos. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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

Historic Downtown Durango

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

Columbine Lake

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.

San Juan River Village

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

#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.

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.

Timber Ridge Ranch

Though Timber Ridge Ranch might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pagosa Springs Golf Club and Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts.

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