Official Vacation Guide

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Official Vacation Guide
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Table of Contents
Mesa Verde Country communities .................................................. 4
Histories, legends and culture ........................................................ 10
Mesa Verde National Park ............................................................... 14
Ute Mountain Tribal Park ............................................................... 16
Agricultural Traditions ..................................................................... 17
Canyons of the Ancients .................................................................. 18
Anasazi Heritage Center/Four Corners Monument .................. 19
Maps of Mesa Verde Country ......................................................... 20
Hovenweep National Monument .................................................. 24
Cortez Cultural Center/Hawkins Preserve ................................. 26
Scenic Byways .................................................................................... 27
Cheers! ................................................................................................ 28
Recreational activities ...................................................................... 30
Lodging Guide .................................................................................. 34
Restaurant Guide ............................................................................. 36
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Cortez
L
ocated just nine miles from the entrance to Mesa Verde
National Park, the city of Cortez features over 300 acres
of parks, trails, natural areas and preserves.
The 160-acre, USGA sanctioned Conquistador Golf
Course features stunning panoramic views of the La Plata
Mountains, Mesa Verde and Sleeping Ute Mountain.
Cortez sits at the crossroads of cultures. Located near the
edge of the Navajo and Ute Mountain Ute tribal lands, the
galleries and trading posts in Cortez showcase authentic
Native American arts and crafts.
The historic downtown area is bustling with unique shops
and several dining options, including those that feature local
produce, microbrews and wines.
The Cortez Cultural Center in the center of downtown
hosts traditional Native American dances in the outdoor
plaza Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and special
Native American programs on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the
months of June, July and August.
Lodging options vary with a wide selection of hotels,
motels, bed and breakfasts, RV parks, campgrounds and
guest ranches.
Plan your visit at the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez.
where you can also purchase your tickets for Mesa Verde
ranger-guided tours.
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Cortez Special Events
May 24 – 25
Indian Arts & Culture
Festival
June 4 – 7
Ute Mountain
Roundup Rodeo
July 4
Cortez Burst
Triathlon & Rotary
Firework Display
July 27 – Aug. 2
Montezuma
County Fair
Aug. 1 – 3
Hot Air Balloon
Rally
Aug. 8 – 9
George Geer
Memorial Car Show
Aug. 22 – 23
Food, Wine & Art
Festival
Aug. 30 – Sept. 1
High School Rodeo Finals
Sept. 6 Montezuma Land
Conservancy Harvest
Beer Festival
Be Our Guest!
• 10 minutes from Mesa Verde National Park
• Recently remodeled rooms
• Beautiful and spacious Suites
• Deluxe Continental Breakfast
• In-room High Speed Internet Access
• Guest Laundry
• Business Center in Lobby
• Indoor Jet Pool
• Seasonal Heated Outdoor Pool
Ask about our Deluxe King Suites
with personal jet tub or fireplace
Reservations (800) 547-3376
Turquoise Inn & Suites
535 East Main, Cortez, CO 81321
Tel: (970) 565-3778
Fax: (970) 565-3439
e-mail: [email protected]
13935 Road G (McElmo Rd) • Cortez, CO 81321
“A Living History and Archeological Preserve”
• Lodge Rooms & Cabins
• RV Hookups & Tent Sites
• Hiking & Biking
• Retreats & Conferences
Explore or relax at our secluded
40-acre desert oasis nestled in a red
rock canyon between Canyons of the
Ancients and Sleeping Ute Mountain.
Ask about our
archeological-guided
tours into Canyons
of the Ancients!
Rich in natural beauty – steeped in history!
14537 Road G, Cortez, CO 81321 • (970) 565-3125
www.kellyplace.com • e-mail: [email protected]
Lapidary & Silversmithing Supplies • Rough Rocks • Slabs
Cabochons • Specimens • Carvings • Precious Stones • Crystals
Custom Jewelry • Gold & Sterling Silver Mountings • Books
Gold Panning Supplies • Beads & Supplies • Jewelry • Gift Items
www.sanjuangems.com
11523 Hwy. 145, Cortez
(970) 565-9854
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Dolores
S
ituated in what is considered to be one of the most
beautiful river canyons in the state, the eclectic town
of Dolores has something for everyone. Fishing and
boating opportunities can be found on McPhee Reservoir,
the second largest body of water in Colorado, or in the
Gold Medal waters of the Dolores River and at Groundhog
Lake.
Outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of the numerous
hiking and mountain biking trails throughout the San Juan
National Forest. Popular spots include Boggy Draw, Priest
Gulch and Stoner Mesa.
After a day of outdoor adventure, locals love to visit the
Dolores River Brewery for a craft beer or enjoy a meal on
the expansive patio of the Riverfront Bar & Grill. Railroad
and history buffs flock to downtown Dolores to visit the Rio
Grande Southern Railroad Museum, which is housed inside
an exact replica of the original train depot. From 1891 to
1932, the railroad wound through the valley delivering
supplies to mining towns nearby.
In 1932, a curious hybrid vehicle – half bus, half rail car,
nicknamed “the Galloping Goose” – took over the mail and
passenger runs for the next 20 years. The restored Galloping
Goose sits outside the museum and visitors are invited inside
to take a gander.
As the river slows down in Dolores, so does the pace of
life in town. Take some time to get to know the cozy town of
Dolores. You’ll be glad you did.
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Dolores Special Events
June 7
Dolores River Festival
Live music, river events,
free raft rides, river dog
contest, and more at
Joe Rowell Park.
doloresriverfestival.com
July 26
Chili & Salsa Cookoff
Annual event at
Groundhog Lake
& RV Park.
www.groundhoglake.com
August 8 – 9 Escalante Days
Live music, parades,
food, art, mountain bike
race, chainsaw and arm
wrestling competitions
at Flanders Park.
Call (970) 882-4018
September 20
Harvest Festival
Live music, food,
beer and more at
Groundhog Lake. Visit
www.groundhoglake.com
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Towaoc
he Ute Mountain Ute community of Towaoc
offers visitors a glimpse into modern day Native
American culture. Not only is Towaoc home to the
Ute Mountain Tribal Park, a 125,000 acre treasure
trove of cliff dwellings and archaeological sites, it also
has a large Casino and Farm and Ranch enterprise.
The Ute Mountain Casino is Colorado’s first tribal
gaming facility. Nestled in the shadow of the legendary Sleeping Ute Mountain, the Ute Mountain Casino,
Hotel and Resort, offers Southwestern hospitality,
friendly faces, good food andgaming excitement.
The Ute Mountain Farm & Ranch Enterprise is a
7,700 acre productive, modern irrigated agricultural project. State of the art equipment and modern
technology are used to operate this market-oriented
agricultural enterprise. Crops include alfalfa, corn,
wheat and hybrid sunflower seeds. Tours are available
on weekdays.
TRADITIONAL CHARM
Hwy 145 Dolores • 882-3434
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Cold Drinks
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Groceries
Movie Rentals
Gas & Diesel
Lottery Tickets
Fishing & Hunting
Licenses
Largest Supply of
Tackle, Bait, Lures,
&
Fishing Accessories
ANTIQUE MALL
5,000 sq. ft. Antiques • Collectibles • Primitives
Furniture • Western • Native American
IN THE AREA
Check Out Our
Fly Shop
We can help
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rental from
Open 7 Days • Summer 10-6 • Winter 10-5
Open 7 days • 6am to 9pm
315 Central - Dolores, CO
970-882-2424
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Mancos Special Events
June 14
The Great Arts Roundup
& Studio Tours
Visit artists in their own
studios. Special events
downtown.
July 25 – September 26
Grand Summer Nights
Art Walks
Miniature art festivals
with music, demonstrations and special libations
and menus from downtown merchants.
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July 25 – 27
Mancos Days
Parade, kids' games,
softball tournaments,
street dance, vendors in
the park, arts & crafts and
much more.
September 26 – 28 Mancos Valley Balloon
Festival
Three mass ascensions,
one balloon glow, street
fair, art demonstrations,
vendors and more.
Mancos
he west still lives in the Mancos Valley. It blends with
the new as cowboys lead cattle drives down Main
Street and galleries open their doors on Grand Avenue.
The entrance to Mesa Verde National Park is just six miles
to the west.
At 7,000 feet in elevation, Mancos sits on the cusp of
magnificent mountains where you can camp, fish, bike,
hunt and hike. Several buildings on the National Historic
Register make Mancos a historic town.
Downtown Mancos offers visitors the opportunity to
browse art galleries – including nationally recognized
bronze artist Veryl Goodnight – enjoy top-notch dining
options, many of which feature locally grown food, a
distillery, a brewery, coffee houses and one of the oldest
continuously operating bars in Colorado. Mancos also hosts
a popular Balloon Festival in September.
Lodging options include locally owned motels and
charming bed & breakfasts that provide a great big dose
of southwestern hospitality. It’s no wonder that worldrenowned author, Louis L’Amour, made the Mancos area his
home and the setting for some of his books. Stop by the
Mancos Valley Visitor Center and check out the Louis
L’Amour bookstore. For more information contact the
Mancos Valley Visitor Center at 101 E. Bauer.
Call (970) 533-7434, e-mail [email protected],
or visit www.mancosvalley.com.
Ancestral Puebloan History
T
he spectacular mountains, mesas, and canyons of
Mesa Verde Country have been home to Native
American communities for several thousands of years.
The earliest inhabitants of the area were nomadic peoples
who lived in the area from at least 10,000 B.C., sustaining
themselves by hunting game and gathering food plants.
The Ancestral Puebloans (formerly referred to as the
Anasazi) occupied the area from approximately A.D. 1
to A.D. 1300 and left remarkable remnants of their
civilization throughout the region.
Whispers of this civilization still echo throughout this
ancient land, where cliff dwellings and petroglyphs stand
the test of time.
The Ancestral Puebloans created a thriving civilization
that eventually raised towers and built hundred-room
cities into the cliffs of Mesa Verde.
There are several thousand sites in the area, earning Mesa
Verde Country the honor of being called North America’s
richest archaeological preserve.
Many sites are open to the public for visitation, and
there are several local museums and institutions dedicated
to exploring and interpreting the culture and archaeology.
The most famous of these is award-winning Mesa Verde
National Park, but visiting the other sites in the area
provides a deeper look into the fascinating culture of the
Ancestral Puebloan people.
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ESTABLISHED 1961
NOTAH DINEH
TRADING COMPANY & MUSEUM
Experience our trading post and museum in Cortez.
Open 6 days a week, Mon - Sat 9am - 5:30pm.
Featuring the finest in
Native American arts and crafts.
345 W. Main Cortez. CO 81321 1.800.444.2024
1.970.565.9607
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Sleeping Ute Mountain
he Sleeping Ute Mountain that looms over Mesa Verde
Country in southwestern Colorado sits on the north
end of the Ute Mountain Reservation south of Cortez. The
mountain protects the town from western winds and
rises to an astounding 9,979 feet.
The Sleeping Ute Mountain is visible in southeastern
Utah near the Hovenweep National Monument region. It
is approximately 12 miles in length and five miles wide.
The legend of the Sleeping Ute stems from an ancient and
sacred Native American belief.
The legend states that the mountain is a Great Warrior
God who had come to help fight against evil ones causing
his people much trouble. The people who battled alongside
the Warrior God pushed the Earth with their feet, thus
forming the mountains and valleys in the land.
The Warrior God, hurt from battle, lay down to rest and
fell into a deep sleep. The blood from his wounds seeped into
the land and formed the water in the area. When fog or
clouds settle over the sleeping Warrior God, it is a sign that
he is changing his blankets for the season.
A light green blanket heralds spring and the dark green
blanket heralds summer. Yellow and red are fall colors and
white is winter. When clouds gather on the highest peak, he
is letting rain clouds slip from his pockets to show the
happiness he has for his people.
One day, the Utes believe that the Great Warrior God will
rise again to help his people fight their enemies. This is a
beloved legend not only for the area’s tribes, but everyone
in the region. In the spring, many people in the Cortez area
do not plant until every peak is free of snow.
Seeing the Sleeping Ute:
Looking carefully at the image below, you will see his head
points toward the north while his arms fold across his chest.
His stomach, thighs, and right knee, are all visible. A few
good areas to see the mountain include the Anasazi Heritage
Museum on Hwy 184, the Sleeping Ute Mountain rest stop
on Hwy 160, and from an overlook in Mesa Verde National
Park. Once you visualize the Ute, he is easily identifiable
from all directions.
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The Culture Continues...
M
ore than just a recreational
playground, Mesa Verde
Country is a land filled with
rich history and cultural importance.
A visit to this unique location lends
abundant opportunities to immerse
yourself in culture, where past and
present meet in the shadow of the
Sleeping Ute Mountain.
Contrary to popular belief that the
Ancestral Puebloans became a lost
civilization, they are alive and well still
living in Arizona and New Mexico.
Although their culture has changed since
they left the cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde
Country, a cultural continuum can be
traced from one period to the next over
2,000 years. Attend one of the free
Traditional Native American Dances at
the Cortez Cultural Center, held Wednesday
through Saturday at 7 p.m. in June, July and
August to witness for yourself this
continuing culture.
In addition to the dances, the center
holds educational Native American Cultural
programs each Wednesday at 8 p.m.,
including fascinating lectures by a Navajo
Code Talker.
Sam Green/Cortez Journal
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The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez
boasts a 170-acre campus that offers Archaeology Day
Tours every Wednesday and Thursday, May 1 through
Sept. 25. Crow Canyon's Day tour is the perfect
complement to your Four Corners archaeological
experience. Spend a day with their expert staff and get a
behind-the-scenes glimpse into an ongoing
archaeological research project. Easy to fit into your
vacation schedule, the day tour is ideal for individuals
and families.
Mesa Verde National Park
M
esa Verde National Park offers an excellent
opportunity to see and experience the life of the
Ancestral Pueblo people. Spectacular cliff
dwellings and mesa-top villages were built between A.D.
450 and 1300. Visitors may walk, drive or take a bus tour
through the park. Hiking in and out of cliff dwellings is one
option, or walk through less rigorous self-guided routes.
The suggested visitation time for the park is two days.
Ranger-guided cliff dwelling tours are available at the end of
May through October.
Tickets for these tours are $4. They can be purchased at
the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez, and at the Visitor
Research Center located at the entrance to the park. A limited
number of tickets are also available at the Morefield
Campground Ranger Station and the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum. Tickets can only be purchased two days in
advance. In order to get on the tour of your choice, it is highly
suggested that you purchase your tickets at least one day in
advance, if possible. Here is a list of activities that are available
while visiting Mesa Verde Country:
Take a glimpse into an ancient culture
The new Mesa Verde National Park Visitor and Research
Center, as well as Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, offer
glimpses into the culture of Ancestral Puebloan people. Tour
the new exhibits at the Visitor Research Center, located at the
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park entrance. Rangers here will help plan your visit.
After an hour-long drive into the park, visit the Chapin Mesa
Archaeological Museum and view more exhibits and
dioramas. Also available is a 25-minute park video shown
every half-hour and a museum store.
Visit a cliff dwelling community
Five cliff dwellings are open to the public. Cliff Palace,
Balcony House and Long House can only be entered by
purchasing a ranger-guided tour. Spruce Tree House and
Step House can be explored on your own.
Explore from the car
Mesa Top Loop Road on Chapin Mesa is a 6-mile drive that
offers amazing canyon views and a chance to learn about
the Ancestral Puebloan people’s occupation and architecture
through time. Take the short walk to Cliff Palace and see
the grand dwelling from the overlook.
Go for a walk or a hike
Wander Prater Ridge Trail, try to decipher the art on the
Petroglyph Trail or discover the lushness of Spruce Canyon.
Mesa Verde National Park offers several footpaths to travel
in all seasons of the year. Wildlife viewing is a magical time
when on the trails. This year, visitors will be happy to learn
more about the park through special backcountry hikes.
When visiting the park Nov. through April, there are
still plenty of options. Spruce Tree House is open yearround and a ranger is always there to help. Take a drive
across the mesa top and view Cliff Palace and Balcony
House from afar. The luminaria display, held the first
Thursday in December, is an amazing experience as real
luminarias light the path to Spruce Tree House.
All of these hikes are appropriate for well-prepared hikers.
Here is a list of the backcountry hikes for 2014:
See Mug House
Mug House was built over several decades in the 12th
century and was home to about 80-100 people. Along the
route, view other sites, including Adobe Cave. This is a
strenuous 2-hour, 3-mile (4.8 km) hike, and includes steep
drop-offs, switchbacks and climbing up and down boulders.
This hike is given on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
from May 27 to Aug. 30.
View Upper Navajo Canyon
Upper Navajo Canyon hike traverses a historic trail built in
the 1930s. View several small alcove sites and experience two
different ecosystems as the hike descends from the piñonjuniper woodlands to mountain chaparral. This moderate
4-hour, 4-mile (6.4 km) hike includes steep drop-offs and
switchbacks; Wednesday and Sunday from Sept. 3 to Oct. 5.
Tour Wetherill Mesa Experience
Wetherill Mesa Experience offers expansive canyon views
and spectacular glimpses of cliff dwellings in the autumn.
This moderate 4-hour, 4-mile (6.4 km) hike follows an old
fire road and unpaved trail across Wetherill Mesa; Tuesday
and Friday from Sept. 2 to Oct. 3.
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Mesa Verde National Park cont.
Other activities in Mesa Verde National Park can find you
under the stars at one of the park’s evening programs. Try
these endeavors for a unique park experience and get up
close and personal in the solitude of the park.
Take a Cliff Palace Twilight Tour
Meet a character from Mesa Verde’s past on a 90-minute
Twilight Tour of Cliff Palace. This is a unique opportunity
to learn about North America’s largest cliff dwelling through
the eyes of the people who founded, stabilized, and preserved
it in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Twilight tour schedules
are from Sunday through Thursday on these dates: May 25
to July 24, 7:15 p.m.; July 27 to Sept. 1, 6:45 p.m.; Sept. 2 to 4,
6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a Cliff Palace Photography Tour
Here is the chance to spend 90 minutes in Cliff Palace with a
park ranger in a small group setting. Dramatic sunset lighting
appeals to both amateur and professional photographers as
well as those seeking a deeper connection with this
extraordinary archaeological treasure. Tours are on Friday
and Saturday from May 23 – July 26, 7:15 p.m.; Aug. 1 to
Aug. 30, 6:45 p.m.; Sept. 5 and 6, 6:30 p.m. For reservations,
visit www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.
Ute Moutain Tribal Park
T
he Ute Mountain Tribal Park is in the Mesa Verde/
Mancos Canyon area just outside the boundaries of
the national park. The oldest native residents of Colorado
are the Ute Band of Indians. The seven Ute Bands were
the Weeminuche, Mouache, Capote, Uncompahgres,
Grand River, Yampa River and Uintah.
Historically, the Ute Nation roamed throughout
Colorado, Utah and New Mexico as a hunter-gatherer
society moving with the seasons for the best hunting and
harvest. The descendants of one, the Weeminuche Band,
live on a reservation South of Cortez.
Their tribal park is often referred to as “the other Mesa
Verde” because it, too, contains a wealth of cliff dwellings
and surface ruins, as well as Ancestral Puebloan and
Ute rock art sites. Visiting Ute Mountain Tribal Park is a
very unique experience. Here you will see these pristine
cliff dwellings in a more relaxed atmosphere with a
Ute Indian guide.
The half-day tour is limited to sites in the scenic lower
Mancos River Canyon, whereas the full-day version
includes hiking to several more remote cliff dwellings.
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Guided tours depart from the Visitor Center Museum, at
the junction of Highways 160 and 491, 20 miles south of
Cortez. From April to October (weather permitting),
the Ute Mountain Tribe conducts half-day, full-day, and
remote-country guided tours to archaeological sites within
its 125,000-acre Tribal Park. Check-in time is 8:30 a.m.
and tours depart at 9 a.m. Half-day tours at 1 p.m. can be
arranged with prior notice.
Following your guide, you can drive your own car on
the tours, or for a nominal extra fee, ride in the van. The
full-day tour involves about 80 miles of driving on dirt
roads. Bring plenty of drinking water, food for the day,
insect repellant, sunscreen, a hat and sturdy hiking shoes.
Please note that credit cards are not accepted. Tours must
be paid for in cash.
The Ute Tribal Park is the perfect complement to a tour
of the cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park.
For more information contact the Ute Tribal Park at
(970) 565-9653, or visit the park’s website at
www.utemountaintribalpark.info, or send an e-mail to
[email protected].
Our Roots Run Deep
M
esa Verde Country also has a strong agricultural
tradition. The Ancestral Puebloans were the first
agriculturalists in the area. They farmed the valleys and the
mesas of Montezuma County, including Mesa Verde National
Park, until around 1300 A.D.
In Mesa Verde Country, agriculture is truly a cultural
thing. A visit here is not complete without experiencing
the bounty of the area. Farmers markets are an excellent way
to taste, touch and savor local flavors.
Depending on the season, opportunities abound to pick
apples, peaches or pears, or wander a pumpkin patch and
select the perfect one. Purchase grass-fed beef or fresh lamb.
Visit a winery and sample some incredible wines; or if you
prefer beer, Mesa Verde Country is also home to several
microbreweries. There is even a distillery in the area.
Several restaurants specialize in serving local, sustainable
cuisine. Special events throughout the year provide an
excellent opportunity to enjoy the bounty of the region.
Local Farmers Markets
Cortez
Dolores
Saturday
June - October
7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Corner of Main
& Elm Streets
Wednesday,
June - October
4 - 7 p.m.
Flanders Park
Evening Markets
Cortez
July 1, Aug. 5 &
Sept. 2; 4 - 7 p.m.
Cortez City Park
Mancos
Thursday
June - September
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Boyle Park
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Canyons of the Ancients
T
he Canyons of the Ancients National Monument contains
the highest known density of archaeological sites in the
U.S. It has been a focus of archaeological interest for more
than 125 years. Archaeological and historic objects such as
cliff dwellings, great kivas, shrines and rock art sites decorate
the landscape.
The canyons are accessible from various points along the
Trail of the Ancients. Dove Creek, Cahone, Pleasant View,
Yellow Jacket and Cortez are all access points in Colorado.
Bluff, Blanding, Montezuma Creek and Aneth are access
points in Utah. County Road 10, west from Pleasant View and
five miles down (off Hwy 491), goes into the heart of the park.
Most roads in the monument are primitive, unpaved,
four-wheel drive routes. Motorized travel is restricted to
existing roads only. Mountain bikes are allowed only on trails
designated for their use. There are no campgrounds, but
primitive camping is allowed in most areas. Vehicles must
not travel off-road.
Archaeological sites in this “outdoor museum” are not
apparent to the untrained eye, and precise locations are not
publicized. This is a place to explore on your own if you are
prepared. Visitors who are planning to explore the monument
should stop at the Anasazi Heritage Center west of Dolores,
for maps and current conditions. Do not dig in the sites. It is
illegal to remove artifacts. For more information, visit
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www.co.blm.gov/canm or call (970) 882-5600.
Lowry Pueblo
The only developed recreation site within the monument,
Lowry Pueblo has standing walls that have been stabilized,
40 rooms, eight kivas and a Great Kiva. The picnic area,
restroom and trail are all wheelchair-accessible. There is no
water or phone service. Overnight camping is not allowed
Painted Hand Pueblo
This is a beautiful standing tower perched on a boulder. The
site has never been excavated, but stone rubble shows where
rooms were built against the cliff face and on boulders. This
is a backcountry site. To reach it, bring a good map and a
vehicle with good clearance.
Sand Canyon Trail
This 6.5-mile long trail is used for hiking and mountain
biking. It is one of the largest prehistoric settlements in this
region and has 420 rooms, 100 kivas, and 14 towers but no
exposed walls. Interpretive signs provide insights, and
archaeological perspectives show how the site was laid out
and what it might have looked like in the mid-1200s. Sand
Canyon Pueblo is adjacent to the upper (north) trailhead for
Sand Canyon. There is a small parking area, but no water,
restroom, phone or wheelchair-access.
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Anasazi Heritage Center
he Anasazi Heritage Center is your portal to
another time. This is one of Southwest Colorado’s
premier archaeological museums, featuring permanent
displays of the Ancestral Puebloan people and the
techniques that allow modern archaeologists to reveal
the past. The museum manages a collection of about
3 million items. Exhibits in the museum encourage all
visitors to explore, touch and learn through various
platforms such as microscopes and computers. An
orientation film, partially reconstructed full-size
pithouse and permanent artifact exhibits round out the
center’s offerings. The AHC is also known for its
beautiful traveling exhibits that tie different cultural
threads into one vivid tapestry. Outside the museum,
there are two archaeological sites on the center’s
grounds: the Escalante Pueblo and the Dominguez Pueblo.
Both are easily accessible to visitors. The center also has a
picnic area, half-mile nature trails and a museum shop.
Lectures and various classes are offered year round.
Operation
The center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (March through
October) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (November through
February). Admission is $3 for adults. There is no admission
fee from November to February. Youth, 17 and under are free.
Special Exhibits and Events
Mountain Lion! – The current exhibit is on display through
Nov. 2, 2014. This exhibit addresses the growing issue of
human encounters with mountain lions. It blends science, history and art to promote understanding of this predator and its
long, historic relationship with people.
Public Tours
Tours of the museum collections and curation section are
every Thursday at 2 p.m. from May 1 to Oct. 31, 2014. Tour
space is limited, please call (970) 882-5600 to reserve a place.
Adults and older children only, please.
Directions
The center is located at 27501 Colo. Hwy 184, just west
of Colo. Hwy 184 in Dolores. For complete information
about the Anasazi Heritage Center, go to
www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/ahc.html.
Four Corners Monument
T
he Four Corners Monument is the only place in the
United States where four states intersect at one point:
Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. This location
is very remote and the landscape is breathtaking.
The original marker erected in 1912 was a simple cement
pad, but has since been redone in granite and brass.
The Visitor Center is open year round and features a
Demonstration Center with Navajo artisans. Navajo
vendors sell handmade jewelry, crafts and traditional
Navajo foods nearby.
Picnic tables and self-contained restrooms are available.
Services and accommodations are very limited to small
cafés, grocery stores and self-service gasoline stations within
a 30-mile radius.
General admission is $5 per person (cash only) and
the monument is open seven days a week from 8 a.m.
to 7 p.m. May through September, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October through April.
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Hovenweep National Monument
H
ovenweep National Monument is an archaeological
preservation site located northwest of Cortez, along
the Utah/Colorado border. Remote and starkly beautiful,
Hovenweep preserves a brief chapter of Ancestral Puebloan
history. Distinct from most national monuments, Hovenweep
stretches across mesa tops and canyon rims. Sage covers
the plains, and rubble and rock falls now disguise much of
their first homes. Surviving are six groupings of high
towers, dating from the mid-13th century, that lead visitors
to marvel at the skill and motivation of their builders.
The Square Tower Group is the primary contact facility
with a visitor center, campground and interpretive trail.
Visitors to Hovenweep enjoy short hikes, natural quiet
and some of the finest examples of Ancestral Puebloan
architecture in the Southwest.
Camping at Hovenweep
A small campground near the visitor center is open
year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. The 31-site
campground is designed for tent camping, though a few
sites will accommodate RVs up to 36–feet long. Groups are
limited to eight people and two vehicles. Sites include tent
pads, fire rings and picnic tables with shade structures.
There are no hookups available. The fee is $10 per night; valid
federal lands passes are honored.
Hiking at Hovenweep
The trail system at Hovenweep provides excellent views of
all the archeological sites. Between the visitor center and
the first overlook, the trail is paved and may be traversed
by visitors in wheelchairs, with assistance. Most visitors
spend an hour exploring the area with the full two-mile
loop taking at least 1.5 hours.
Operations
The visitor center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(October through April), 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (May through
September)and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (November through March).
The center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
Year’s Day. Entrance fees are $3 per person; $6 for vehicles.
For more information, call (970) 562-4282 or visit
www.nps.gov/hove.
To reach Hovenweep from Cortez, follow U.S. Hwy 491
north; turn west on County Road BB – about 1 mile
south of Pleasant View. Follow Road BB west about 6
miles; turn south on County Road 10. Follow Road 10
about 15 miles southwest toward Hovenweep. Watch for
signs to the monument. The site can also be reached by
traveling south from Cortez to County Road G; turning
right into McElmo Canyon.
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Lunch - 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Late Lunch (Limited Menu) - 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dinner - 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
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Cortez Cultural Center
I
n the heart of downtown Cortez, the Cortez Cultural
Center is a must-see for visitors wishing to learn more
about the thriving culture in the area. Every Wednesday
through Saturday, June through August, the center hosts free
Native American Dances in the outdoor plaza at 7 p.m.
Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. during the summer, Sam
Sandoval speaks about his experiences as a Navajo Code
Talker in World War II. The outdoor plaza at the center also
features a hogan, a traditional home of the Navajo people,
Hawkins Preserve
H
awkins Preserve is a 122-acre tract of land within
the southern city limits of Cortez. Several trails
throughout this natural desert setting give visitors
the opportunity to see many diverse plant and
animal species.
Directions: Take Main Street to South Broadway
(Highway 491); turn left on W. Seventh Street then
right onto S. Oak Street, then right onto Verde Vu.
Follow the signs. The parking area, which closes at
dusk, is through the gate.
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that visitors can enter and explore. Throughout the year, the
center offers classes for all ages, lectures on topics ranging
from archaeology to historic letters to travelogues. The
Cortez Cultural Center’s gift shop features merchandise
made by local artisans, including Native American artisans.
The selection includes jewelry, pottery, figurines, art and
Southwestern food goods. The bookstore highlights
children’s and adult books celebrating Southwestern cultures.
Many of the books are by local authors.
Scenic Byways
C
olorado’s San Juan Skyway is often considered an
essential journey for road trippers traveling through
the San Juan mountain towns. From this scenic bypass,
visitors can view postcard-worthy scenery from the comfort
of their car. Surviving historical mines and railroads of early
pioneers, the prehistoric dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan
people and millennia-old geologic formations are also
viewable from the skyway.
The San Juan Mountains offer some of the most spectacular views of fall colors in the west. The white-barked aspen
trees – indigenous to the high-elevation Rocky Mountains –
change colors in the fall from brilliant green to orange to
yellow. The date of peak color change varies by year and
elevation, but usually occurs between September and
October. Start in Cortez and travel through the small
mountain towns of Dolores and Rico, to Telluride, Ridgway,
Ouray and Silverton. Keep going until the historic railroad
town of Durango appears – from there, head back to Cortez.
You can also start in Durango and head the opposite
direction. The San Juan Skyway, a 232-mile trip, offers one of
the best views of these golden colors that decorate the peaks
14,000 feet into the sky.
For something a bit different, take a trip through the past
on the Trail of the Ancients. The only National Scenic Byway
dedicated to archaeology is unique in that the traveler must
get out of the car to truly experience everything the Byway
has to offer. For a complete itinerary for the Trail of the
Ancients visit, www.trailoftheancients.com.
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cross the moon-like landscape that is the Four
Corners region, it is difficult to anticipate the
slender beautiful oasis of McElmo Canyon. Located
260 miles from the nearest winemaking region in Colorado,
McElmo Canyon is home to two very unique vintners: Guy
Drew Vineyards and Sutcliffe Vineyards. Both wineries are
located near the Canyons of the Ancients National
Monument, the same place where the Ancestral Puebloans
used to farm this land thousands of years ago.
Sutcliffe Vineyards at Battlerock Ranch lies beneath the
towering monolith from which it draws its name.
Ten acres of Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and
Syrah are planted here. Open daily, Sutcliffe Vineyards
offers free tours and tastings all day Monday through
Friday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekends. In the
harvest season, visitors can have a truly unique experience
by picking grapes, pruning, bottling or netting.
Guy Drew Vineyards is also located in McElmo Canyon.
What began as a hay farm gradually transformed into a
highly acclaimed Colorado winery. Today, their mission is
to make unique and amazing wines that embody the beauty
of Colorado. They also strive to give memorable experiences to all the visitors of the winery every day from 12 to 5
p.m. Guy Drew Vineyards also has a tasting room inside the
Mesa Indian Trading Company & Gallery in Cortez.
If a tall, cold beer is more your style, be sure to stop by the
Main Street Brewery or J.Fargos in Cortez or the Dolores
River Brewery to enjoy a freshly brewed hand-crafted ale,
lager or seasonal beer. Venture off Grand Avenue in
downtown Mancos any Friday between 5 and 10 p.m. and
enjoy Ian’s Alley Artisanal Rum, a reference to where the
Mancos Valley Distillery is located. Whatever glass
you prefer to raise, Mesa Verde Country has something
for everyone.
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Located in beautiful Mcelmo canyon
southwest of cortez, 4.2 miles west of
Hwy160/491 at 19891 Road G. We offer
wines made only from fruit grown in colorado. the winery tasting Room is open
every day from noon to 5 p.m.
With straw bale and SIP construction we
built our 7,000-square-foot wine-making
facility to allow us to produce award-winning and critically acclaimed wines for
your enjoyment. Pack a lunch and enjoy
the afternoon on the porch in our garden
courtyard with a glass or bottle of wine.
IntRoducInG our new tasting room
open from May through october. We
are partnering with Mesa Indian trading
company, located at 27601 e. Hwy 160
on the east end of cortez. We will offer
wine tasting as well as sales by the glass
and bottle. Hours are from 1 p.m. to 6
p.m., tuesday through Saturday.
HaPPy HouR at the new location will
be offered from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with $2 off
wines by the glass. Stop by after work or
after visiting Mesa Verde national Park.
We now have a new Wine club with
member benefits and discounts on all
wine purchases.
970-565-9211
[email protected]
GuyDrewVineyards.com
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C
Golfing
onquistador Golf Course, located at 2018 N. Dolores
Road in Cortez, is an enjoyable, yet challenging,
city-owned par-72, championship style course. Visiting
golfers are surprised with its breathtaking scenery of the
La Plata Mountains, Mesa Verde and the Sleeping Ute
Mountain.
The course offers 18 holes on 160 acres of pristine
bluegrass fairway. The course sits at 6,200-feet in elevation
and also offers typical amenities such as a putting green,
chipping green, water hazards and sand traps. Visit
www.fourcornersgolf.com for more information or
call (970) 565-9208.
The South Forty Golf Course & Driving Range, located
at 25500 Road H in Cortez, is a challenging 9-hole, par-3
links-style golf course. This family owned, self-service
course is on 50 acres. The par-3 journey sends golfers by
water hazards, sagebrush, swamps and sand, with views of
the Sleeping Ute Mountain.
The course is user-friendly and has affordable rates.
Since it is self-service, the range is open daily, weather
permitting. Only cash or checks are accepted. Visit
www.southfortygolf.com for more information, or call
(970) 565-3501.
Golf Course Rates
Conquistador Golf Course
South Forty Golf Course
* 18 holes (Mon. – Thu.) - $27
* Children 12 and under – Free
* 9 holes (Mon. – Thu.) - $18
* 9-hole round - $10 for adults;
* 18 holes (Fri. – Sun.) - $33
$5 for students over 12
* 9 holes (Fri. – Sun.) - $21
* Driving Range Half-bucket - $2
* Juniors (17 and under) - $18
* Driving Range Full-bucket - $4
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Fishing
ishing is abundant in Mesa Verde Country. Lakes,
reservoirs, streams and rivers are a short drive away
giving ample opportunity to catch that trophy fish. Whether
it’s fly, bait or lure fishing, anglers can set a hook of any
style and get a catch.
McPhee Reservoir, located near Dolores, harbors brown
and rainbow trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass,
walleye and channel catfish among many others. A person
can take to McPhee with a boat and troll the depths, or
cast a line along the shore. The water that feeds McPhee is
the Dolores River, which provides a great opportunity for
hooking monster trout.
Guided trips on the upper and lower portions of the
Dolores River are provided by local outfitters. Anglers can
also fish alone in the quaint town of Dolores – part of the
upper stretch. Other top spots include: Jackson Gulch
Reservoir in Mancos State Park, Summit Reservoir off of
Colorado Highway 184, Totten Reservoir located four miles
outside Cortez and Narraguinnep Reservoir located off
CO Hwy 184 near Lewis. A Colorado fishing license is
required for those 16 and older.
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Ride
rom paved roadways to numerous canyon and mountain trails, people can cycle
among Ancestral Puebloan sites and climb the high country of the San Juan
Mountains. Rides are possible for all levels and range from easy jaunts to backcountry
adventures. Spring, summer and fall are great times to ride, and mid-winter trips are
possible in the canyons. Bicycle rentals, equipment and repair are available in the area.
Additional information on bicycle routes is available at the Dolores Public Lands Office
in Dolores and various retail outlets. About 40 bike rides cover over 500 miles in
Mesa Verde Country.
The most well-known track is Phil’s World, a network of singletrack recently
named #1 by MTBProject.com. Hard-packed with an overall elevation gain of
approximately 750-feet, Phil’s World lies in the shadow of Mesa Verde National Park.
It is a well-maintained track that includes a rollercoaster section and several jumps.
This region offers some of the best and most unique mountain bicycling available.
Other popular rides include: Boggy Draw Trail north of Dolores, Chicken Creek/Rim
Trail Loop north of Mancos, Stoner Mesa Trail Loop on the West Fork of the Dolores
River, and Sand Canyon Trail inside the boundaries of Canyons of the Ancients
national monument. It is one of the only singletrack mountain bike rides in a National
Monument with spur trails leading to archaeological sites and small cliff dwellings.
Road biking in Mesa Verde Country also has plenty to offer. One of the most
spectacular rides is in Mesa Verde National Park. However, due to the steep nature of
the park road, lack of shoulders and condition of the pavement, organized group rides
are prohibited. Another road bike option is Railroad Loop, east of Mancos.
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Lodging
Hotels & Motels
Rates starting at
No. Rms./Units
Pets
Pool/Hot Tub
Restaurant
American Holiday Mesa Verde Inn
640 S. Broadway • Cortez • (970) 565-3773
$60
84
Y
Y
Y
Aneth Lodge - Budget Six
645 E. Main St. • Cortez
(970) 565-3453, 877-515-8454
$44
31
Y
N
N
Y
N
Baymont Inn & Suites
2321 E. Main St. • Cortez • (970) 565-3400
$79
145
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Best Western Turquoise Inn & Suites
535 E. Main St. • Cortez • (970) 565-3778
800-547-3376
$79
77
Y
Y
N
Y/N
Y
Cortez Super 8
505 E. Main St. • Cortez • (970) 565-8888
800-800-8000
$55
58
Y
N
N
N
Y
Days Inn of Cortez
430 State Highway 160 • Cortez
(970) 565-8577
$49
72
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Dolores Mountain Inn
701 Railroad Avenue • Dolores
(970) 882-7203
$74
30
Y
N
N
Y
N
Econo Lodge
2020 E. Main St. • Cortez • (970) 565-3474
$65
69
Y
Y/N
N
N
Y
Far View Lodge
Navajo Hill at Mile 15 - Mesa Verde National
Park • Mancos • (970) 529-4422
$119
150
Y
N
Y
Y/N
N
Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde/Cortez
2121 E. Main St. • Cortez • (970) 565-6000
800-626-5652
$129
100
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Knights Inn
800-477-0629
$50
41
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Mancos Inn Hostel
200 Grand Avenue • Mancos
(970) 396-9240
$55
13
Y
N
Y
N
N
Mesa Verde Motel
191 Railroad Avenue • Mancos
(970) 533-7741
$63
16
Y
N/Y
N
Y
N
Outpost Motel, Cabins & RV Park
1800 Central Avenue • Dolores
(970) 882-7271
$60
27
Y
N
N
Y
N
Retro Inn at Mesa Verde
2040 E. Main St. • Cortez • (970) 565-3738
$60
40
N
N
N
Y
Y
Rodeway Inn
1120 E. Main St. • Cortez • (970) 565-3761
800-4-CHOICE
$49
59
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Sand Canyon Inn-National 9
301 W. Main St. • Cortez • (970) 565-8562
800-524-9999
$40
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Y
Y/N
N
N
N
Sleeping Ute Mountain Motel
$45
36
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Tomahawk Lodge
800-643-7705
$49
37
Y
N
N
Y/N
N
White Eagle Inn & Family Lodge
$45
17
N
N
N
Y/N
N
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Y
N
Lodging
Bed & Breakfast
Rates starting at
No. Rms./Units
Pets
Pool/Hot Tub
Restaurant
Frig./Micro. Cont. Bkfst.
Abode at Willowtail Springs
10451 Road 39 • Mancos • (970) 533-7592
$229
3
N
N/Y
N
Y
Y
Chicken Creek Bed & Breakfast
41372 Hwy 184 • Mancos • (970) 533-1015
$100
5
Y
N
N
N
Y
Flagstone Meadows Bed & Breakfast Lodge
38080 Road K4 • Mancos • (970) 533-9838
$95
8
N
N/Y
N
Y
Y
Grizzly Roadhouse Bed & Breakfast
3450 S. Hwy 160/491 • Cortez
(970) 565-7738
$85
4
N
N
N
Y
Y
Kelly Place Retreat and Bed & Breakfast
14537 Road G • Cortez • (970) 565-3125
$45
19
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Lost Canyon Lake Lodge
35324 Road R.5 • Mancos • (970) 882-7871
$125
5
N
N/Y
N
Y
N
Rio Grande Southern Hotel and B&B
101 S. 5th St. • Dolores
(970) 882-2125
$49
15
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Sundance Bear Lodge
38890 Hwy 184 • Mancos • (970) 533-1504
$149
5
Y
N/Y
N
Y
Y
A&A Mesa Verde RV Park
34979 Hwy 160 • Mancos
(970) 565-3517, 800-972-6620
$25
73
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch
7950 Road G • Cortez • (970) 565-4288
$165
3
N
N
N
Y
N
Circle K Ranch
27758 Hwy 145 • Dolores • (970) 562-3826
$57
28
Y
N
Y
Y/N
N
Cozy Comfort RV Park
1501 Central Avenue • Dolores
(970) 882-2483
$15
18
Y
N
N
Y
N
Cortez / Mesa Verde KOA
27432 E. Hwy 160 • Cortez
(970) 565-9301
$33
143
Y
Y/N
N
N
N
Dolores River RV Park
18680 Hwy 145 • Dolores • (970) 882-7761
$25
91
Y
N
N
Y
N
Echo Basin Ranch
43747 Road M • Mancos • (970) 533-7000
$110
23
Y
Y
N
Y
N
La Mesa RV Park
2380 E. Main St. • Cortez • (505) 215-0712
$26
38
Y
N
N
N
N
Mesa Verde RV Resort
35303 Hwy 160 • Mancos • (970) 533-7421
$27
50
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Morefield Campground
Mesa Verde National Park • Mancos
(970) 565-2133
$27
267
Y
N
N
N
N
Priest Gulch Campground
27646 Hwy 145 • Dolores • (970) 562-3810
$20
106
Y
N
N
Y
N
Sundance RV Park
815 E. Main St. • Cortez • (970) 565-0997
$36
68
Y
N
N
N
N
Cabin/Campground/RV Park
• All locations listed in the lodging grid offer wireless Internet services.
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Restaurants
Cortez
Address
Phone
Website
104 E. Main St.
(970) 565-9066
N/A
640 S. Broadway
(970) 565-5337
N/A
Blondie’s Trophy Room
45 W. Main St
(970) 565-4015
www.blondiestrophyroom.com
Burger Boy
400 E. Main St.
(970) 565-7921
N/A
Denny’s
2059 E. Main St.
(970) 564-0832
www.dennys.com
El Burro Pancho Mexican Restaurant
1430 E. Main St.
(970) 565-4633
N/A
28 E. Main St.
(970) 565-9996
N/A
200 W. Main St.
(970) 564-9404
www.elmstreettavern.com
1 W. Main St.
(970) 516-1200
N/A
430 Highway 145
(970) 565-4267
www.fiestamexicanarestaurants.com
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
332 W. Main St.
(970) 564-8432
N/A
Hunan Chinese Restaurant
2561 E. Main St.
(970) 565-0919
N/A
J. Fargo’s Family Dining & Microbrewery
1209 E. Main St.
(970) 565-0242
www.jfargos.com
Jack and Jenelle’s Country Kitchen
801 E. Main St.
(970) 565-2572
N/A
Jimmer’s Back Country BBQ
439 E. Main St.
(970) 519-1227
N/A
Koko’s Friendly Pub & Grill
2121 E. Main St.
(970) 565-6000
www.coloradoholiday.com
La Casita de Cortez
17 N. Harrison
(970) 565-0223
N/A
Let It Grow Coffee Roasters & Garden Café
90 N. Mildred
(970) 565-3099
N/A
1020 S. Broadway
(970) 564-9131
www.lotsapastathatzapizza.com
Main Street Brewery and Restaurant
21 E. Main St.
(970) 564-9112
www.mainstreetbrewerycortez.com
Mr. Happy’s Bakery, Bar & Grill
125 E. Main St.
(970) 565-9869
www.mr-happys.com
Nero’s Italian Restaurant
303 W. Main St.
(970) 565-7366
www.neroscortez.com
Norma Jeanne’s Café
332 E. Main St.
(970) 565-5475
N/A
Ocean Pearl Chinese Restaurant
300 E. Main St.
(970) 565-3888
N/A
7 W. Main St.
(970) 565-8292
N/A
1013 E. Main St.
(970) 564-5828
N/A
Pepperhead Restaurant
44 W. Main St.
(970) 565-3303
www.pepperheadcortez.com
Pippo’s Café
100 W. Main St.
(970) 565-6039
N/A
18806 Hwy 491
(970) 882-8857
N/A
5 S.Veach
(970) 565-6560
N/A
410 W. Main St.
(970) 946-4404
N/A
Sol Pizzeria
2 W. Main St.
(970) 516-1743
www.solpizzeria.com
Spruce Tree Espresso House
318 E. Main St.
(970) 565-6789
N/A
Stonefish Sushi & More
16 W. Main St.
(970) 565-9244
www.stonefishsushi.com
1740 E. Main St.
(970) 565-6868
N//A
The Farm Bistro
34 W. Main St.
(970) 565-3834
www.thefarmbistrocortez.com
Ute Coffee Shop
17 S. Broadway
(970) 565-2650
N/A
Antonio’s
Beny’s Diner
El Grande Café
Elm Street Tavern
FB Organics & Smoothie Bar
Fiesta Mexicana
Lotsa Pasta/Thatza Pizza
Once Upon a Sandwich & Ice Cream Parlor
One Stop Taqueria
Roundup Diner
Shiloh Steakhouse & Bakery
Silver Bean Coffee Shop
Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant
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Restaurants
Dolores
Address
Phone
Website
Dolores River Brewery
100 S. 4th St.
(970) 882-4677
www.doloresriverbrewery.com
Hollywood Bar & Grill
18396 Highway 145
(970) 880-9998
N/A
Naked Moose Restaurant & Lounge
104 2nd St.
(970) 882-7540
N/A
Ponderosa Restaurant
108 S. 8th St.
(970) 882-7910
N/A
Rio Grande Southern Restaurant
101 S. 5th St.
(970) 882-2125
www.rgshotel.com
Riverfront Bar & Grill
1319 Railroad Ave.
(970) 882-4007
N/A
The Depot
520 Railroad Ave.
(970) 882-7500
N/A
The Pony Expresso
795 Railroad Ave.
(970) 882-7950
www.theponyexpresso.net
105 S. 5th St.
(970) 882-2211
www.westforkgallery.com
110 S. Main
(970) 533-1200
N/A
Chavolo’s
121 E. Railroad Ave.
(970) 533-9935
N/A
Columbine Bar
123 W. Grand Ave.
(970) 533-7397
N/A
Farhenheit Coffee Roasters & Espresso Bar
201 W. Grand Ave.
(970) 533-7624
N/A
Hamburger Haven
108 E. Grand Ave.
(970) 533-7919
N/A
Mancos Pizza Co.
280 E. Frontage Road #5
(970) 533-1390
N/A
Millwood Junction
101 Railroad Ave.
(970) 533-7338
www.millwoodjunction.com
Olio: Food, Wine & Art
114 W. Grand Ave.
(970) 533-1381
www.oliomancos.com
299 Main St.
(970) 533-7300
www.zumanaturalfoods.com
Far View Terrace Café
Inside Mesa Verde National Park
(970) 529-4422
www.visitmesaverde.com/dining
Metate Room Restaurant
(970) 529-4422
Spruce Tree Terrace Café
(970) 529-4422
Ute Mountain Casino
(970) 565-8800
www.utemountaincasino.com
Karma Coffee & Wine Bar
Mancos
Absolute Bakery & Café
Zuma Natural Foods Coffee Shop
Mesa Verde National Park
Towaoc
Kuchus
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Enjoy a comfortable stay and quality
service while lodging in Cortez, Colorado.
• AAA&SeniorDiscounts
• StayinaFamilySuitetonight!
• Free,Full,HotAmericanBreakfastBuffet!
• 100mbps!Freewired&Wireless!”
• IndoorPool,Sauna&Jacuzzi,FintnessCenter
• GuestLaundry
• JustoffHighway160,thehotelisabastionfor
businessandleisuretravelersalike.
• Koko’sFriendlyGrill,isopenfordinnerMon-Satand
offersdeliciousSouthwesternfare!
• CheckusoutonTripadvisorTODAY!
10 minutes from Mesa Verde,
a World Heritage site!
2121 East Main • Cortez, Colorado 81321
For reservations: 1-800-HOLIDAY or (970) 565-6000 • www. coloradoholiday.com
Mesa Verde c ountry
Visitor information Bureau
P.O. Box HH
c ortez, c O 81321-0930
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THERE’S SO MUCH MORE TO EXPLORE
Ancestral Puebloans thrived here for thousands of years. The reasons they stayed can still be
tasted in our farmers markets and vineyards. The call of the wild answered with bikes, kayaks
and fishing lines. The beauty of the land felt by a new generation of artists. The story unfolds
at our cultural centers and Native American dances. If you really want to know Mesa Verde
Country, one day just isn’t enough. Plan your stay at MesaVerdeCountry.com

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