Mountain View Lodge guidebook

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Mountain View Lodge guidebook

Sightseeing

Mesa Verde is an amazing look at the history of the native people who lived here over 1,000 years ago. You will want to take a tour of their spectacular cliff dwellings.
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Mesa Verde National Park
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Mesa Verde is an amazing look at the history of the native people who lived here over 1,000 years ago. You will want to take a tour of their spectacular cliff dwellings.
This is a wonderful place to visit to see some great views, a native pueblo, experience a nice hike, and visit an informative museum. We take our friends here when they come to visit.
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Canyons Of The Ancients Visitor Center & Museum
27501 CO-184
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This is a wonderful place to visit to see some great views, a native pueblo, experience a nice hike, and visit an informative museum. We take our friends here when they come to visit.
Where else can you stand in four states at the same time. It is also a great place to get souvenirs of your visit to SW Colorado.
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Monumento ng Four Corners
597 NM-597
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Where else can you stand in four states at the same time. It is also a great place to get souvenirs of your visit to SW Colorado.
Crow Canyon offers a free tour on Wednesday and Thursday from 9-10 am from June to September. You will get a new appreciation and understanding of archaeology and it will enrich your visit to Mesa Verde and other sites.
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Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
23390 C R K
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Crow Canyon offers a free tour on Wednesday and Thursday from 9-10 am from June to September. You will get a new appreciation and understanding of archaeology and it will enrich your visit to Mesa Verde and other sites.

Hiking/Biking

This is a very popular biking trail. If you enjoy mountain biking then don't miss this opportunity.
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Phil's World Bike Trail
9450 Rd 30.1
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This is a very popular biking trail. If you enjoy mountain biking then don't miss this opportunity.
Telluride has some great waterfalls, hiking, and 4x4 roads through the mountains. There is also a free gondola ride up the mountain. It is definitely worth the visit.
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TelluRiders
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Telluride has some great waterfalls, hiking, and 4x4 roads through the mountains. There is also a free gondola ride up the mountain. It is definitely worth the visit.

Skiing

We really enjoyed going to Purgatory to teach two of our kids how to ski.
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Purgatory Sports
93 Skier Pl
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We really enjoyed going to Purgatory to teach two of our kids how to ski.
This is a popular ski area for many locals and many people from outside the area.
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Telluride Ski Resort
565 Mountain Village Blvd
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This is a popular ski area for many locals and many people from outside the area.

Food scene

Here are some great options for restaurants in the local area.
This a popular restaurant in Cortez that serves wonderful food.
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The Farm Bistro
34 W Main St
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This a popular restaurant in Cortez that serves wonderful food.
This is my wife's favorite restaurant in Cortez. It is good and plentiful Mexican food.
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La Casita de Cortez
332 E Main St
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This is my wife's favorite restaurant in Cortez. It is good and plentiful Mexican food.
Tasty Thai cuisine. Other guests have enjoyed eating here.
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Thai Cortez & Sushi
1430 E Main St
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Tasty Thai cuisine. Other guests have enjoyed eating here.
For those who want an old fashioned drive in experience.
Burger Boy Drive In
400 E Main St
For those who want an old fashioned drive in experience.
If you enjoy steak then give this one a try.
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Shiloh Steak House
5 S Veach St
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If you enjoy steak then give this one a try.
This is a popular local brewery.
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Dolores River Brewery
100 4th St
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This is a popular local brewery.
Tasty Indian food, and they even do take out.
Taste of India
1013 E Main St
Tasty Indian food, and they even do take out.
Eclectic fare with a hip, contemporary vibe.
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Loungin' Lizard
2 W Main St
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Eclectic fare with a hip, contemporary vibe.
Pleasant, friendly service with good eats.
Mi Mexico
801e East Main Street
Pleasant, friendly service with good eats.
Healthy Japanese options to tempt the palate.
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Stonefish Sushi & More
16 W Main St
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Healthy Japanese options to tempt the palate.

Payo sa lungsod

Mga paraan para makatipid

National Park annual pass can save you money.

An annual pass is good for one year at any national park. Check it out if you are going to more than one park this year. There are 3 other national parks within 2 hours of Mesa Verde.
Mga paraan para makatipid

Mesa Verde free entrance days

Check out Mesa Verde's website to take advantage of free entrance days at the park.
Bago ka umalis

Mesa Verde National Park tours

You will need tickets for most of the cliff dwelling tours in the park. You can get them online but have to pick them up in person at the Visitor Center. There are some safety concerns that you will want to be aware of before you go.
May mga kasamang bata sa pagbiyahe

Mesa Verde tours with kids

Read the safety guidelines for taking children on the tours of the cliff dwellings. There are large ladders that need to be climbed. Also be sure to take plenty of water for everyone, it can get very hot and it is a high elevation. Food is not allowed in the cliff dwellings.
Ang dapat iempake

Elevation sickness

Be aware of elevation sickness when traveling through Colorado. If you are not acclimated to high elevations you could become ill. Cortez is 6,000 ft. Other towns and sights are even higher. Drink a lot of water to help your body adjust.
Ang dapat iempake

Mountain travel

When traveling through the Rocky Mountains you could experience all kinds of weather from extreme temperatures and temperature swings, to sun, wind, rain, lightning, and even snow. Always be prepared for changes in weather. Jackets and warm clothes come in handy. Have extra water and food available as well.