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1. Reservoir Hill Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Chimney Rock National Monument ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. San Juan Historical Museum

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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5. Healing Waters Resort and Spa

Category: Unique Accommodations
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6. Higher Grounds Coffee

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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7. Majestic Outfitters

Tours in the Area
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8. Overlook Hot Springs Spa

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Pagosa Baking Company

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10. Pagosa Dog Sled Adventures Delight

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11. Pagosa Outside

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12. Parelli Natural Horsemanship World Headquarters & Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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13. Piedra Falls

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Riff Raff Brewing Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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15. Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures, LLC

Tours in the Area
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16. The Springs Resort & Spa

Category: Unique Accommodations
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17. Treasure Falls

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. Two Chicks & A Hippie

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19. Wolf Creek Ski Resort

Category: Unique Accommodations
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20. Yamaguchi Nordic Track

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21. Alley House Grille

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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22. Fish Creek Outfitters

Tours in the Area
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Tucked away in the San Juan Mountains, Pagosa Springs is one of Colorado's undiscovered gems.
  • The town attracts visitors because of its therapeutic natural hot springs and plentiful sunshine, as well as the small-town hospitality and relaxed atmosphere.
  • You can fly to Stevens-Pagosa Springs Airfield or drive 5 hours from Denver (276.7 miles via US Hwy 285 S).


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