Colorado Bucket List ~ Mountains and Mesas Region

We’ve reached the final region in our Colorado Bucket List series! We have made it to the southwest corner before heading into Utah.

Chimney Rock

• Chimney Rock National Monument: Not to be confused with the Chimney Rock in Nebraska, this one looks just as fun!

Cortez

• Canyons of the Ancients National Monument: This area protects over 6000 ancient archaeological and cultural sites.
• Hovenweep National Monument: Part of the National Park Service, this site protects an important cultural area.

Delta

• Fort Uncompahgre: An old fur trader fort that gives perspective on life in the Old West.

Durango

• Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: Picturesque rail ride through the mountains.

Fruita

• Colorado National Monument: Area of desert land on the Colorado Plateau.

Grand Mesa

• Grand Mesa: Largest flat topped mountain in the world.

Mesa Verde

• Mesa Verde National Park: Come visit the Ancestral Pueblo village, including the Cliff Palace.

Montrose

• Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: Beautiful park along the Black Canyon.
• Ute Indian Museum: Museum detailing the history and culture of the Ute Indians.

Ouray

• Ouray Hot Springs Pool: Visit the natural hot springs of the area.

Pagosa Springs

• The Springs Resort and Spa: Allows you to visit the world’s deepest Geothermal Hot Spring.

Silverton

• Cunningham Gulch: Fun hiking place with waterfalls.
• Ice Lakes Basin: Beautiful lake nestled among the mountains.
• Mayflower Mill, Old Hundred Gold Mine, and Silverton Museum and Jail: Take part in a tour that helps teach about the history of the area.

Telluride

• Bridal Veil Falls: Hike out to the beautiful falls.

Ute Mountain

• Four Corners Monument: I think I featured this in either Arizona or New Mexico, but since it also involves Colorado I figured I’d also throw it in here!

All attractions found in the 2019 Colorado Vacation Guide.

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