• Top Cortez attractions include Hovenweep National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park, and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
  • Visit the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center and the Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum.
  • Other fun things to do include playing a round of golf at the Conquistador Golf Course.
  • Explore the area on a Canyon Trails Ranch guided horseback tour.
  • Catch a show at the Sunflower Theater.

1. Visit the visitor center at the Hovenweep National Monument ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Visit the visitor center at the Hovenweep National Monument | Things to Do in Cortez, Colorado
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2. Visit Canyons of the Ancients National Monument ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Visit Canyons of the Ancients National Monument | Things to Do in Cortez, Colorado
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3. Admire beautiful red rocks of the Dolores River Canyon

Admire beautiful red rocks of the Dolores River Canyon | Things to Do in Cortez, Colorado
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4. See an exhibit at the Cortez Cultural Center

See an exhibit at the Cortez Cultural Center | Things to Do in Cortez, Colorado
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5. Visit the Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum

Visit the Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum | Things to Do in Cortez, Colorado
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6. Visit the tasting room at Sutcliffe Vineyards

Visit the tasting room at Sutcliffe Vineyards | Things to Do in Cortez, Colorado
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7. Watch a movie at The Sunflower Theater

Watch a movie at The Sunflower Theater | Things to Do in Cortez, Colorado
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8. Take a tour of the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

Take a tour of the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center | Things to Do in Cortez, Colorado
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9. Join Canyon Trails Ranch Guided Horse Tours

Join Canyon Trails Ranch Guided Horse Tours | Things to Do in Cortez, Colorado
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10. Visit the Cajon Group

Visit the Cajon Group | Things to Do in Cortez, Colorado
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11. Play on Conquistador Golf Course

Play on Conquistador Golf Course | Things to Do in Cortez, Colorado
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12. Dine at The Farm Bistro

Dine at The Farm Bistro | Things to Do in Cortez, Colorado
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If you are planning a road trip, Cortez, Colorado is about 1 hour from Durango (45.5 miles via US-160 W).

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