What to do In Southwest Colorado, CO

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Places To Go In Southwest Colorado

Welcome, traveler, to Southwest Colorado. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?

Things to Do in Southwest Colorado

You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Southwest Colorado. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.

Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Southwest Colorado? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.

Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.

When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Southwest Colorado attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.

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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!

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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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.

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

Purgatory Resort

Ski, sled and snowboard in winter and bike, hike and ride on horseback in summer at this resort in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.

Telluride Ski Resort

From ice climbing, skiing and snowbiking to golf, horseback riding and paragliding, opportunities for adventure abound at this Colorado 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

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.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Enjoy thrilling year-round activities at this mountain resort tucked into the Colorado Rockies. Here, the value is in the experiences more than the name.