Things to do In Southwest Colorado, CO

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Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Activity duration is 365 days
Free cancellation available
Price is $30 per traveler
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Water activities

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River Tubing Tour

River Tubing Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Mesa Verde & Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Mesa Verde & Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Activity duration is 365 days
Free cancellation available
Price is $25 per traveler
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Wildlife & nature

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From Durango: Animas River Whitewater Rafting

From Durango: Animas River Whitewater Rafting

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $69 per adult
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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! http://thetradingtravelers.com/traveling-through-time-on-the-narrow-gauge-railroad/

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

4.5/5(367 reviews)

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.

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Purgatory Ski Area featuring snow, mountains and a luxury hotel or resort

Purgatory Resort

4.5/5(187 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Durango with a visit to Purgatory Resort. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Purgatory Resort
Telluride Ski Resort which includes a small town or village, snow and snow skiing

Telluride Ski Resort

4.5/5(241 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Telluride with a visit to Telluride Ski Resort. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

Telluride Ski Resort
Traveling through Pagosa Springs in an area known as Wolf Creek, there's a lot of amazing sights, like this waterfall hiding behind the trees! For more info behind the pictures and stories of my pictures, check out my blog at http://www.travelingken.com

Wolf Creek Ski Area

4.5/5(146 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Pagosa Springs with a visit to Wolf Creek Ski Area. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.

Wolf Creek Ski Area
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

4.5/5(126 reviews)

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.

Ouray Hot Springs Pool
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance

Mesa Verde National Park Entrance

5/5(265 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mesa Verde National Park Entrance, a lovely green space in Mancos. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Mesa Verde National Park Entrance

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