Culture & Art
Step into a living museum of ancient cultures in Mesa Verde Country. From the awe-inspiring cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the ruins of Hovenweep National Monument and Canyons of the Ancients, this region offers an unparalleled journey through time.
Explore the rich heritage of the ancestral Puebloans and Ute people, with attractions like the Ute Mountain Tribal Park and Cortez Cultural Center providing captivating insights into the area’s enduring cultural tapestry.
Attractions & Tours
A week of outdoor fun and cultural discovery in Southwest Colorado
Building a visit around both outdoor rec and culture allows you to experience the landscape through the eyes of ancient peoples and enduring cultures, and to appreciate them in modern style with the latest comforts. This itinerary will walk (and hike and bike) you through ancestral puebloan structures as well as the newest trails and culinary experiences.
3 Days of Rest and Relaxation in Mesa Verde Country
Ready for a relaxing weekend in Mesa Verde Country? From peaceful canyon stays and scenic hikes to local flavors, starlit skies, and wine tasting, this three-day itinerary is designed to help you slow down and recharge in the beauty of Southwest Colorado.
Four Corners monument
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Trail Of The Ancients 6 Day Itinerary
The 116-mile Trail of the Ancients, America’s only National Scenic Byway dedicated solely to archaeology, is a byway full of archaeology and culture…
Tours with the Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance
Mesa Verde Country is so plentiful with history, culture, artifacts, stories, and ancient structures that it can be almost overwhelming. Places like…
Modern Day Puebloans
Proud Descendants The Mesa Verde Area represents the ancestral homeland of the current-day Pueblo people, whose nations are now located in an…
Cultural Experiences
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN MESA VERDE COUNTRY The Cortez Cultural Center is the only place in Colorado that hosts Native American Dances on a regular…
Cortez Cultural Center
Local Arts & Culture Housed in a 1909 historic building, the Cortez Cultural Center contains a wealth of information on archaeology…
Ute Mountain Tribal Park
An In-Depth Experience The Ute Mountain Tribal Park offers an in-depth, deeply meaningful, and rare experience to visitors. Tribal members interpret…
Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde National Park was established in 1906 to preserve and interpret the archaeological heritage of the Ancestral Puebloan people who called…
Lowry Pueblo
Crossroads for Two Cultures Named for homesteader George Lowry, this site is typical of the medium-sized pueblos that once dotted the Montezuma…
Hovenweep National Monument
Deserted Valley Hovenweep, a Ute Indian word meaning “deserted valley,” was once home to over 2,500 people – that’s more than the current…
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
Stories of the Native American experience, including the Pueblo people, are often told in past tense. At the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center,…
The Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum
To make the most of your visit to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (CANM), begin at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum…
CANYONS OF THE ANCIENTS
Hike, Bike, Or Ride Covering 176,000 acres, the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is a rugged and breathtaking landscape containing the…
GALLERIES & ARTISANS
Mesa Verde Country has been an art center for over 1,000 years. Several galleries carry the work of some of the most famous artists in the Southwest. Original paintings, limited edition prints, sculptures, ceramics, weavings, and jewelry are all on display.