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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Museum of the Mountain West ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Museum of the Mountain West
© Museum of the Mountain West

2. Ute Indian Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Ute Indian Museum
© Ute Indian Museum

3. Montrose Water Sport Park

Category: Activities
Montrose Water Sport Park
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4. Montrose Botanic Gardens

Category: Activities
Montrose Botanic Gardens
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5. Montrose County Historical Museum

Category: Attractions
Montrose County Historical Museum
© Montrose County Historical Museum

6. Ute Trail

Category: Activities
Ute Trail
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7. Cimarron Song Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture
Cimarron Song Gallery
© Cimarron Song Gallery

8. Montrose Farmers Market

Category: Shopping
Montrose Farmers Market
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9. Chipeta Lake State Wildlife Area

Category: Activities
Chipeta Lake State Wildlife Area
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10. Montrose Field House, Montrose

Montrose Field House, Montrose
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11. Flat-Top Peach Valley Recreational Area

Category: Activities
Flat-Top Peach Valley Recreational Area
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12. The Bridges Golf and Country Club

The Bridges Golf and Country Club
© The Bridges Golf and Country Club

13. Ted Nelson’s Steakhouse

Category: Food & Drink
Ted Nelson’s Steakhouse
© Ted Nelson’s Steakhouse

14. The Stone House

The Stone House
© The Stone House

15. Camp Robber

Camp Robber
© Camp Robber

16. Mi Mexico

Mi Mexico
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17. Himalayan Pun Hill Kitchen

Category: Food & Drink
Himalayan Pun Hill Kitchen
© Himalayan Pun Hill Kitchen

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Whether you are spending a few days in Montrose or simply passing through on your way to another Colorado destination, you will find several interesting things to do in and around the city.
  • Outdoor lovers will find plenty of exciting outdoor activities at the Montrose Water Sport Park, the Flat Top Peach Valley Recreation Area, and the Chipeta Lake State Wildlife Area.

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