SOUTHWEST COLORADO TRAVEL: PRETTIEST PLACES IN COLORADO’S SOUTHWEST CORNER

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Southwest Colorado travel is packed with everything you need for the perfect road trip. Colorado’s southwest corner is one of the most underrated areas of Colorado.

It is full of natural splendor, history, and (of course) the perfect ski conditions, the towns stretched along the Million Dollar Highway (and a few others) are the ideal destinations to escape the crowds.

Two must-see sights in Cortez include Mesa Verde National Park and Crow Canyon Archeological Center. Both show off the beautiful scenery of Cortez and explain a little history of one of the prettiest places in Colorado.

Cortez

Durango has not just one — but three — historic hotels. These structures didn’t just witness the wild west, either. The Strater Hotel, the Rochester Hotel, and The General Palmer all lay claim to having hosted many celebrities.

Durango

While all the towns on this list will offer amazing views, we kind of think the scenery in Silverton is — well, the most scenic! If you’re headed here, get ready to do some ah-ing and ooh-ing.

Silverton

While it’s lesser-known than the cities of Aspen and Park City, UT, Telluride is home to some of the best skiing in the state and a film festival that gives Sundance a run for its money.

Telluride

Officially dubbed the “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Colorado,” Ouray is known for its outdoor activities, such as hot springs and hiking at Box Canyon Falls Park and Yankee Boy Basin.

Ouray

There’s great hiking at Gunnison National Forest and the Blue Mesa Reservoir. In the winter, you can experience world-class skiing at the Crested Blue Mountain Resort and the Monarch Ski Area.

Gunnison

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