Ahhh Durango Area Tourism office how I love you!…read more Let me keep it real for a second. Typically the only reason I come here is to use the bathroom! You don't have to buy anything or talk to anyone! And the bathroom is always clean and there for the times you need it hahaha BUT! They are also extremely helpful and knowledgeable about things to do in the area! They literally have pamphlets for days. Even the stalls in the bathrooms have info on what to do here! I once came with a friend and asked about what day hikes we could do that weren't too far from town and the woman printed me out a list of all of the hikes with descriptions, the distance from town, and how long it would take to complete. I still have that paper in my car and still reference it. So overall great job Durango Area Tourism office!

Love the array of brochures and recommendations and the comfy seating to make a plan. Conveniently…read morelocated on the Main St.

Beautiful facility with great and welcoming staff! We were…read moredelightfully surprised once we entered. Originally just intending to get some maps and general information, we found it ourselves engrossed in the museum and history! The staff at the front desk were very helpful with our questions about the area. It's got a beautiful out back deck with a lovely river walk access! Stop in!

Free museum! Perfect stop to stretch out your legs if driving through or visiting Farmington New…read moreMexico! Charming little museum, snapshot of local history, petroliana exhibit is wonderful, river views from the courtyard, and great little gift shop, and traveling exhibits. Also travel info and local attractions. Friendly helpful staff. I loved finding this place and strolling around for an hour. Perfect family stop for the kids or to take a relaxing walk.

Absolutely breathtaking. Visiting Mesa Verde was one of those rare experiences where the landscape…read moreand history come together in a way that truly stays with you. Seeing the ancient cliff dwellings carved into the canyon walls is incredible--but what made it even more special were the sweeping mountain views in the distance, some still capped with snow. The contrast of colors--deep reds, warm earth tones, and crisp whites--felt almost unreal. There's a peacefulness here that's hard to describe. It's quiet, expansive, and grounding. You don't just "see" Mesa Verde--you feel it. Tip: Give yourself at least 4 hours to explore properly. There's a lot to take in, and you don't want to rush it. Also, if you're hoping to go on one of the guided tours into the dwellings, plan far ahead--those book out months, sometimes even a year in advance. A must-see if you appreciate history, nature, and moments that take your breath away.

This is a huge, beautiful, and modern visitor center. On one end you can glimpse their archival…read moresection that preserves the artifacts found here and the research work going on. The other end has a bookshop and a small museum that gives context to the history of the area. Since the national park is so large, I had to ask a ranger for clarification to see what areas of the park were open. Wetherill Mesa is currently closed due to construction. There's also free wifi (you can use it to download the NPS app and get more information during your visit) and clean bathrooms.

A landmark and solid stop along any journey through SoCo. Worthy of a detour if you're in the area.read more

I get so tired of reviews on our country's national treasures and history like this I have to give…read morea resounding 5 stars. NOTE drive to top is not hard. If you have ever been to mountains or skied it's easy. It's a gravel mountain road. To clarify as I was confused there is a parking lot w small visitor center aka cabin. This is where you pay your fee. They are building a new super nice visitor center to open next year. The ranger here at base was so nice. I mean amazingly and went out of her way to explain all. From the first parking area you drive to the upper parking lot which is the base from which you hike to top. I was fine at 62 and not in perfect shape to get to top. It's a gorgeous view and the ranger/helper? at top was wordy but very knowledgeable. Now that we live in Albuquerque will definitely go back as it's a short drive under 30 minutes from Pagosa springs. Final thought those who don't learn from the past are doomed to repeat it

Mesa Verde National park is a location where you will be able to connect with our ancestors through…read morean echo of time. The way they lived, what they built, what they left behind is a reminder of what we have forgotten. Through these trips and sites that we are fortunate to experience we can honor their memory and continue the journey changed.

I'm already planning a second visit here just due to the sheer amount of things there are to do and…read moresee. Wetherill Mesa was closed due to construction when I visited, and the season for the pueblo tours was not open yet, so that's already on my to do list. Exploring Chapin Mesa took an entire day to drive the loop, do some hiking, and read about all the different artifacts that were uncovered. I liked how there were displays about the different stages of housing and the evolution to the amazing cliff dwellings that the national park is known for. Definitely bring your binoculars to get a better look at the structures!

My brother, dad and I had an amazing experience at Chaco Culture National Historic site. We felt…read morevery fortunate to be able to visit such a magical place. I wont go into details, but it is worth the trip to come see this place at-least once in your lifetime and feel the energy that is here. We came in through the south rim off the 57. It is about a good 20 mile drive on a rough dirt road. I would not recommend driving here in any low profile vehicles or when it is raining because you will get stuck in the mud. Make sure your tires are good. Some patches are very rough and you will literally need to drive around 15mph. Once you reach near the visitor center there is paved road again. The loop is all paved and individual parking sites with restrooms are located in every site and will lead you on the trails. The hikes are moderate, but look out for snakes. The visiting section has a gift shop, really nice restrooms and they will provide all the info you may need. Entrance fee was only $25.

Just a heads up came here in January. I did not expect it would be snow covered fields and roads…read more The road leading up to this place no matter where you're coming from Highway 40 or Highway 25, eventually turns into a dirt road. Because it was frozen with snow on top our drive was pretty slow - 35 mph. I cannot imagine if it was a rainy day, all that mud. Don't come here if you don't have high suspension or at least an all-wheel-drive vehicle. We came here and had less than an hour left. The Ranger said we can drive the loop and see as many buildings as we can but we weren't able to see the large Pueblo. Still, it was worth it. Pictures turned out amazing. I did the junior ranger program booklet as fast as I could and I have to say it's one of the harder ones I've encountered if you were to finish the whole entire thing. I would come back here again, except when there's no snow that way you get to see way more of the architecture.

This visitor center has a playground next to it, so great if you have kids that want to stretch…read moretheir legs. The entrance takes you past a long wall full of brochures and pamphlets, and leads into the main area that has some displays of the Puebloan people. The front desk was staffed by a helpful person who pulled out a map and gave us recommendations on which pueblos to visit. Pretty welcoming!

Coming from out of town, I was tasked with hosting a meeting between Pueblo Community College and…read morelocal school officials. I scoured the internet and couldn't find a place with availability. I contacted the Chamber of Commerce who put me in touch with the Colorado Welcome Center. Right away, the communication was wonderful. They were welcoming with great suggestions and easy scheduling of the room. When we arrived, we were offered a room with beautiful lighting and ample space. We had the option to close the door for privacy. There was no charge to use the room and it was perfect for our needs! I appreciate the employees who made it happen!

We stopped here on our way through colorado. This is a national monument. The ancient people who…read morelived in the area lived high up in the rocks and built structures. The two chimney like rock formations are easily seen from the parking area. To get to the structures you need to go up much higher and then hike. We did not do this. Back when the people lived there the moon would rise in between the two chimney rocks every year and it was a celebration. Now it is only every 18 years this happens that the moon rises in between the two rocks. Very interesting. The visitor center was very nice. They have a very interesting movie to learn about the area.

I've been having to use Lou Go's service for about a week due to my car being down - all of the…read moredriver's I've had have been absolutely great. They're polite, chatty and I didn't feel uncomfortable with their presence. Jesse was the last one to give me a ride and the first to ask for a review, so this is for her! She was a little late, due to having another ride making unannounced stops. I appreciated her apology for being late and understood why - no worries. She was engaging and fun to talk to. Thank you, Lou Go's!

Went from being next to having three people ahead of me be off walking to my destination than…read morewaiting another hour. Negative 5 stars