Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Regions at a Glance
Mesa Verde & Southwest Colorado
Mesa Verde
Where else can you climb steep ladders to ancient cliff dwellings or drop into dark ceremo-
nial kivas? This national park brings back the
region's most mysterious inhabitants.
Wild West
Silver mining left the San Juans dotted with historic mountain villages. Quaff a microbrew
in a bullet-pocked saloon in chic Telluride or ride the scenic narrow-gauge rail from Dur-
ango to Silverton.
Wine Country
Still the hub of Colorado's best peaches, locals found that Palisade's sunny, mild microcli-
mate served another purpose: vineyards. Drive the backroads of this two-horse town to
compare upstart winemakers.
