Travel Reference
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Palisade
for a day-long wine-tasting meander through the vineyards. Head south to the
enchanted San Juan Mountains.
Climb back into the high country and dead-end in historic
Telluride
, in a stunning box
canyon surrounded by steep peaks. Here you can take in a festival, ride the free gondola
and soak in the chic mountain vibe. Head out through scenic ranch country, hitting the hot
springs outside
Ridgway
. If you're here in middle to late summer, consider a two-day
backpacking trip in the nearby San Juan high country. Explore funky
Ouray
and link to
Silverton
via the wild Million Dollar Hwy, a sinuous and steep journey through three
mountain passes. If you need a break from being behind the wheel, drop into good-vibe
Durango
via the
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
.
Detour to
Mesa Verde National Park
to explore stunning cliff dwellings. Camp here
or enjoy a B&B in nearby Mancos. On your way east, take a soak in
Pagosa Springs
.
Take Hwy 160 east to the
Great Sand Dunes National Park
on your way to
Salida
and
the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness for world-class white-water rafting and hiking with
grizzled mountain goats.
Take Hwy 24 west to
Colorado Springs
, where you can indulge with a night at the
Broadmoor.
