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⭐️ Southwest Colorado Sights You Don’t Want to Miss! 👀🏔️🥾

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Life in SWCO is amazing! Get a taste of mountain life and adventure at these fun spots!!
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Hiking

Take in the sights, thin air, and sore muscles!
 
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In the heart of the Southern Ute Tribal land, Chimney Rock is a great spot for hiking, history lovers and geology buffs!
Chimney Rock National Monument
 
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An easy exit off of Hwy 160, be sure and stop for pictures or a quick hike for a fabulous view of the falls.
Treasure Falls Observation Site
 
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The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) is a 3,100-mile long-distance hiking trail that follows the Continental Divide through five states, including Colorado, offering a challenging and rewarding experience for experienced backpackers.
Pagosa Springs - Continental Divide Trail Coalition
 
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This is the most interesting place to visit! Great tour options! Well managed park. Lodging, multiple food options, and camping available!
Mesa Verde National Park

Family Fun

Place with fun for all ages!
 
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A quick but worthwhile stop! Great pic opportunity! Be sure and browse the many shops hosted by local Native Americans! Toilets, picnic area, and some food available.
Four Corners Monument
 
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For a truly unforgettable step back in time, enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this train while spending a nearly 2 hour layover in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libat...
Scenic Round Trip Silverton Train - Official Durango ...
 
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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is in southern Colorado. It’s known for huge dunes like the towering Star Dune, and for the seasonal Medano Creek and beach created at the base of the dunes. The backcountry Medano Pass Primitive Road wind...
Great Sand Dunes - National Park Service
 
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Railbiking in South Fork, Colorado. Fun for the whole family! Pedal power alongside the Rio Grande. See spectacular scenery. You’ll never forget this ride!
Revolution Rail

Skiing

If skiing is your jam…these are the spots!
 
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The low-density skiing experience at Wolf Creek Ski Area makes Wolf Creek a destination hot spot for powder hounds, families and new skiers alike. Wolf Creek stands out from other ski areas in Colorado not only for being family owned and operated, b...
Wolf Creek Ski Area
 
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The Telluride Ski Resort is recognized internationally as a premier ski and snowboard destination. Telluride’s terrain is legendary and has always been revered as the best of Colorado. The region receives on average more than 300 inches of snow annua...
Telluride Ski & Golf Resort