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 Henry Strater Theater or Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Durango
#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 Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center or SteamPlant Theater and Event Center.

Downtown Salida
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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 Lake of the Pines.

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
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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
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Crested Butte South

While there might not be top attractions in Crested Butte South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Slate River and Lake Grant.

Crested Butte South
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
3.5 out of 5
15870 County Road 162, Nathrop, CO
The price is AED 813 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
AED 813
AED 875 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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! (1,203 reviews)
"Beautiful property, variety of hot springs to soak in, very nice staff!"

Reviewed on 11 March 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 AED 278 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 278
AED 316 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (1,703 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!!!"

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Historic Strater Hotel
Historic Strater Hotel
3.5 out of 5
699 Main Ave, Durango, CO
The price is AED 547 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
AED 547
AED 694 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved on site bars and resturant. Historical decor was fun too."

Reviewed on 11 March 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 and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
"This was a nice property close to Main Street and plenty of food options. It was a little pricey for the size of the room and only a queen bed. The room itself was nice. Downfall is you can hear a lot of noise, people opening and closing doors talking dogs barking. But the property is aware of this ..."

Reviewed on 25 February 2025

Leland House Suites of Durango
Outdoorsy Bayfield
Outdoorsy Bayfield
2 out of 5
41743 US HWY 160, Bayfield, CO
Stay at this campground in Bayfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Los Pinos River and Eagle Park are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"VERY HELPFUL STAFF! GREAT PLACE FOR DOGS! WE HAVE STAYED HERE BEFORE AND WILL BE COMING BACK!"

Reviewed on 26 September 2024

Outdoorsy Bayfield
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! (103 reviews)
"The rooms are very charming. The staff couldn’t do enough to help."

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

Hotel Columbia
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Popular places to visit

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

Purgatory Resort

4.5/5(187 reviews)

Hit the slopes at Purgatory Resort, a top ski area in Durango. 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
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
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
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 family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort
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