Food & Fun
Sightseeing
10 miles north of Cortez. Check website before visiting, since though open most weekends, the weekdays they are open on differ seasonally. At Visitor Center get maps and driving directions to tour this 176,000 acre National Monument including Hovenweep, Lowrey Pueblo, and Sand Canyon Pueblo and hiking/biking trails featuring sporadic cliff dwellings.
28 locals recommend
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
10 miles north of Cortez. Check website before visiting, since though open most weekends, the weekdays they are open on differ seasonally. At Visitor Center get maps and driving directions to tour this 176,000 acre National Monument including Hovenweep, Lowrey Pueblo, and Sand Canyon Pueblo and hiking/biking trails featuring sporadic cliff dwellings.
World famous National Park.
Plan ahead if wanting to go on any of the Ranger guided tours entering Cliff dwellings or just take your own driving tour. Host can also recommend favorite hikes within this National Park of varying lengths.
276 locals recommend
Mesa Verde National Park
World famous National Park.
Plan ahead if wanting to go on any of the Ranger guided tours entering Cliff dwellings or just take your own driving tour. Host can also recommend favorite hikes within this National Park of varying lengths.
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
23390 C R Kwww.crowcanyon.org
Featuring local artists and events including Native American dancers.
18 locals recommend
Cortez Cultural Center
25 N Market StFeaturing local artists and events including Native American dancers.
Maps and brochures for all of Colorado.
staffed mostly by volunteers who can advise you on unique fun outings like horseback rides, wine tasting, and ski slopes.
8 locals recommend
Colorado Welcome Center-Cortez
928 E Main StMaps and brochures for all of Colorado.
staffed mostly by volunteers who can advise you on unique fun outings like horseback rides, wine tasting, and ski slopes.
Beautiful country drive through McElmo Canyon to this National Monument, Visitor Center and Campground.
56 locals recommend
Hovenweep National Monument
Beautiful country drive through McElmo Canyon to this National Monument, Visitor Center and Campground.
Lowry Pueblo
County Road 7.25Off the beaten track.
Food Scene
Close to home (next to McDonald's). Dearle's favorite local restaurant where many come from neighboring towns to dine. Lunch specials and dinners. Closed Sundays.
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28 locals recommend
Thai Cortez & Sushi
1430 E Main StClose to home (next to McDonald's). Dearle's favorite local restaurant where many come from neighboring towns to dine. Lunch specials and dinners. Closed Sundays.
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The Farm Bistro
34 W Main StFeaturing fresh. local priduce.
www.thefarmbistrocortez.com
The Pie Maker Bakery
17 N Harrison StBean Tree Coffee House (formerly the Spruce Tree)
318 E Main St6 a.m coffee for early birds.
Nominal food selection however.
No WiFi. Owners also own Bean Tree Coffe House (with WiFi).
Silver Bean
410 W Main St6 a.m coffee for early birds.
Nominal food selection however.
No WiFi. Owners also own Bean Tree Coffe House (with WiFi).
Lotsa Pasta & That'za Pizza
439 E Main StPopular with locals. Superior pizzas.
Local events.
Internet service, WiFi, borrow free DVD movies and books. Great local events for adults and children like music and book signings.
Cortez Public Library
202 N Park StInternet service, WiFi, borrow free DVD movies and books. Great local events for adults and children like music and book signings.
Sunflower Theatre
8 E Main StFrequent local events including film, plays and music.
Only 10 miles from Cortez. Small and beautiful with a gas fireplace and spacious patios that view the River. Lovely river walk gravel pathway starts at the library parking lot. Computers, Internet, WiFi. Local events.
Dolores Public Library
1002 Railroad AveOnly 10 miles from Cortez. Small and beautiful with a gas fireplace and spacious patios that view the River. Lovely river walk gravel pathway starts at the library parking lot. Computers, Internet, WiFi. Local events.