Things to Do in Southwest Colorado in 2025

Mesa Verde National Park which includes tranquil scenes and landscape views

Mesa Verde National Park showing tranquil scenes, mountains and landscape views

Montrose showing a sunset, landscape views and a gorge or canyon

Montrose featuring landscape views and tranquil scenes

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What to do in Southwest Colorado

Discover the most popular places to visit in Southwest Colorado

Purgatory Ski Area featuring snow, mountains and a luxury hotel or resort

Purgatory Resort

Ski, sled and snowboard in winter and bike, hike and ride on horseback in summer at this resort in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.

Traveling through Pagosa Springs in an area known as Wolf Creek, there's a lot of amazing sights, like this waterfall hiding behind the trees!

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Wolf Creek Ski Area

Set within the breathtaking scenery of a national forest is a ski resort famous for its deep powder skiing, family-friendly activities and après-ski entertainment.

Telluride Ski Resort

Telluride, CO is home to the massive Telluride Ski Resort with more than 2000 acres of skiable snow and many more reserved for the fantastic amenities of the ski village. With 93 trails and 18 lifts, the mountain is welcoming to beginners and professionals alike.

Our journey on the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad was one of the best days of our Colorado road trip. With jaw-dropping vistas at every turn, it is one of the most scenic routes in the US. It's a must for every Colorado bucket list!

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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

You can browse the exhibits at Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Durango. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Enjoy thrilling year-round activities at this mountain resort tucked into the Colorado Rockies. Here, the value is in the experiences more than the name.

This view of Ouray park is taken from the perimeter trail overlooking the city in the early morning. If you take the trail, get a map from the visitors center or online first as it is difficult to find in some spots, but well worth the views.

Ouray Hot Springs Pool

Enjoy a trip to Ouray Hot Springs Pool and popular activities like hiking in Ouray. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront, or seek out the ski slopes.

Mt. Princeton

Explore the great outdoors at Mt. Princeton and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Nathrop. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Mesa Verde National Park Entrance

Explore the great outdoors at Mesa Verde National Park Entrance, a lovely green space in Mancos. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Beauty is everywhere, all you need is look

Blue Mesa Reservoir

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Blue Mesa Reservoir during your travels in Gunnison. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Southwest Colorado

Mount Crested Butte

The captivating mountain views and stunning ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Mount Crested Butte. A stop by Gold Link Lift or Red Lady Express Lift might round out your trip.

Telluride Ski Area showing signage and a park

Telluride Historic District

The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Telluride Historic District. A stop by Sheridan Opera House or Telluride Gondola Station might round out your trip.

Durango - Purgatory which includes night scenes, street scenes and a city

Historic Downtown Durango

5/5(31 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Durango. A stop by Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad or Animas River Trail might round out your trip.

High alpine lake. Great hike. 3.5 miles from trail head. 431 elevation gain. Easy to hike, bike or xc ski. Absolutely stunning especially with lilies.

Downtown Crested Butte

If you're spending some time in Downtown Crested Butte, Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce and Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Columbine Lake

5/5(1 area review)

While Columbine Lake might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Purgatory Resort and Lake of the Pines.