Secrets of Montezuma + Beyond
Food scene
CORTEZ
They raise as much of their ingredients as possible. They have excellent lunch specials + a killer homemade chicken pot pie on the dinner menu. They have bar seating for those traveling alone, and handcrafted cocktails.
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The Farm Bistro
34 W Main StCORTEZ
They raise as much of their ingredients as possible. They have excellent lunch specials + a killer homemade chicken pot pie on the dinner menu. They have bar seating for those traveling alone, and handcrafted cocktails.
HESPERUS
They have been closed lately so call ahead! This place is our "special" occasions pick. They feature great charcuterie boards, french specialities + perfectly done meats. They usually feature a few local options. Great wine optons. Beautiful location! $$$
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Kennebec Cafe
4 Co Rd 124HESPERUS
They have been closed lately so call ahead! This place is our "special" occasions pick. They feature great charcuterie boards, french specialities + perfectly done meats. They usually feature a few local options. Great wine optons. Beautiful location! $$$
CORTEZ
Homemade bread, delicious, {sometimes spicy} dishes! They have a back porch, with live music on occasion. Housed in a really cool stone building with creaky wood floors.
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Loungin' Lizard
2 W Main StCORTEZ
Homemade bread, delicious, {sometimes spicy} dishes! They have a back porch, with live music on occasion. Housed in a really cool stone building with creaky wood floors.
CORTEZ
This place is a hidden gem. The sign might make it look like a chain, but it's locally owned + they make awesome calzones + the steak strip salad is delish! They also brew their own beer.
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J Fargo's Family Dining & Micro Brewery
1209 E Main StCORTEZ
This place is a hidden gem. The sign might make it look like a chain, but it's locally owned + they make awesome calzones + the steak strip salad is delish! They also brew their own beer.
DURANGO
One of our favorite splurges! MUST get the donuts dessert! Fine Dining, candle lit, private atmosphere. $$$
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Eolus Bar & Dining
919 Main AveDURANGO
One of our favorite splurges! MUST get the donuts dessert! Fine Dining, candle lit, private atmosphere. $$$
MANCOS
Local fruits turned into really great ciders! They also offer kombucha on tap, wine + snacks, food trucks, open mic + live music. Fun, funky vibe.
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Fenceline Cider
141 S Main StMANCOS
Local fruits turned into really great ciders! They also offer kombucha on tap, wine + snacks, food trucks, open mic + live music. Fun, funky vibe.
Montezuma Restaurant
1319 Railroad AveDOLORES
Great mexican food!
CORTEZ
This is our favorite mexican joint in Cortez. You can't go wrong with the Cortez Special!
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La Casita de Cortez
332 E Main StCORTEZ
This is our favorite mexican joint in Cortez. You can't go wrong with the Cortez Special!
Columbine Bar
123 Grand AveMANCOS Great eats, full bar and handmade ice cream
Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant Cortez
430 State Hwy 145CORTEZ Great Molcajete to share!
CORTEZ -- BEST TORTILLAS EVER! Mexican grocery store with food to take away.
Esmeraldas Ranchito Mexican Grocery Store
2501 East Main StreetCORTEZ -- BEST TORTILLAS EVER! Mexican grocery store with food to take away.
CORTEZ The duck and vegetables or duck and curry is a must have!
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Thai Cortez & Sushi
1430 E Main StCORTEZ The duck and vegetables or duck and curry is a must have!
Kelly's Kitchen LLC
DOLORES Good food made with love, not chemicals.
Dolores River Brewery
100 4th StDOLORES Great pizza on the weekends!
Once Upon A Sandwich
7 W Main StCORTEZ Great sandwiches, wraps and homemade soups!
The Italian
Homemade pasta and pies! Delicious!
111 N Market St, Cortez, CO 81321, Sjedinjene Američke Države
111 N Market St, Cortez, CO 81321, Sjedinjene Američke Države
Biking
CORTEZ + DOLORES
You can rent bikes for Phil's world, have yours serviced + find out all kinds of information on the best trails in the area. They also serve a really great organic pour-over!
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Kokopelli Bike & Board
130 W Main StCORTEZ + DOLORES
You can rent bikes for Phil's world, have yours serviced + find out all kinds of information on the best trails in the area. They also serve a really great organic pour-over!
CORTEZ Well loved mountain bike trail system with over 30 miles of trails. Something for everyone from beginner to advanced.
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Phil's World Bike Trail
9450 Rd 30.1CORTEZ Well loved mountain bike trail system with over 30 miles of trails. Something for everyone from beginner to advanced.
Boggy Draw Road
Boggy Draw RoadMANCOS excellent place for summer biking or horseback riding, and winter cross country Skiing!
Chicken Creek XC
13707-14009 County Rd 40.2MANCOS excellent place for summer biking or horseback riding, and winter cross country Skiing!
HESPERUS we love this hike! Amazing views from the summit. It's moderate difficulty for elevation and length, but easy technical wise!
Sharkstooth Trailhead
HESPERUS we love this hike! Amazing views from the summit. It's moderate difficulty for elevation and length, but easy technical wise!
Entertainment
DOLORES Funky building and location with great outdoor seating, serves handmade pizzas on the weekend and their own beer. They offer a food truck during the week. They have comedy nights, nationally touring bands + artists, local bands, + interesting people to meet!
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Dolores River Brewery
100 4th StDOLORES Funky building and location with great outdoor seating, serves handmade pizzas on the weekend and their own beer. They offer a food truck during the week. They have comedy nights, nationally touring bands + artists, local bands, + interesting people to meet!
Mancos Brewing Company
484 Hwy 160 E Frontage RdMANCOS Local beer, live music, + bar food.
CORTEZ Pick a favorite + cheer them on!
Fairgrounds Speedway (formerly Montezuma County Fairgrounds Speedway)
30100 U.S. 160CORTEZ Pick a favorite + cheer them on!
Wild Horse Saloon
601 E 2nd AveDURANGO Dance Lessons + live bands every weekend!
Local fruits become cider! They often have live music, open mics and food trucks.
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Fenceline Cider
141 S Main StLocal fruits become cider! They often have live music, open mics and food trucks.
Canyon of the Ancients National Monument -Painted Hand Trail
22637 County Road 10Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
great hike!
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
23390 C R KHovenweep Visitor Center
Hovenweep Road6 prehistoric villages
Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203Great for a relaxing soak.
Elks Restaurant & Lodge
2100 North Dolores RoadRecently open to the public with food, live music, and dance lessons!
Full or half day trails in McElmo Canyon with private tour of ancient puebloan ruins
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Canyon Trails Ranch
13935 C R GFull or half day trails in McElmo Canyon with private tour of ancient puebloan ruins
WildEdge Brewing Collective
111 N Market StLocal brews, light snacks and Live music
Local Agriculture
MANCOS This is the local farm CSA that we belong to. They have a regenerative farm + raise pastured beef. It is a BEST meat that I've found! Give them a call for all your meat needs while you're traveling. The best part is, you can visit the farm, see the animals+ chat with Scott + Margaret about why regenerative ag is SO IMPORTANT in today's world!
Sacred Song Farm
6982 Road 41MANCOS This is the local farm CSA that we belong to. They have a regenerative farm + raise pastured beef. It is a BEST meat that I've found! Give them a call for all your meat needs while you're traveling. The best part is, you can visit the farm, see the animals+ chat with Scott + Margaret about why regenerative ag is SO IMPORTANT in today's world!
McELMO CANYON Beautiful drive, beautiful property, great wine, + inviting owner.
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Sutcliffe Vineyards
12174 County Rd GMcELMO CANYON Beautiful drive, beautiful property, great wine, + inviting owner.
Fozzie's Farm
This is a farm that does tours + explains the importance of regenerative ag.
John the owner is a hoot. His property is amazingly beautiful.
Small plates and wine tastings with the occasional multi course, chef prepared dinner party!
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Sutcliffe Vineyards
12174 County Rd GJohn the owner is a hoot. His property is amazingly beautiful.
Small plates and wine tastings with the occasional multi course, chef prepared dinner party!
Beet Street Farm
344 Burnett Haul RoadThis is a wholesale farm in Durango
This regenerative farm has lamb, beef and veggies, and sells directly to consumers.
Fields to Plate Produce
8257 County Road 250This regenerative farm has lamb, beef and veggies, and sells directly to consumers.
Arts
MANCOS Our local, world renowned bronze sculptor! Great main Street location.
Veryl Goodnight Gallery
106 Grand AveMANCOS Our local, world renowned bronze sculptor! Great main Street location.
MANCOS Amazing, historic pieces. If there is any place to buy a keepsake on vacation, this is it. If you are a serious collector of Indian artifacts, this is also it. Kelly knows so much about Native history + art.
Kilgore American Indian Art
100 Grand AveMANCOS Amazing, historic pieces. If there is any place to buy a keepsake on vacation, this is it. If you are a serious collector of Indian artifacts, this is also it. Kelly knows so much about Native history + art.
original printing press from 1800s. Mainstreet Mancos. Art and memorabilia for sale.
Mancos Common Press
135 Grand Avenueoriginal printing press from 1800s. Mainstreet Mancos. Art and memorabilia for sale.
Sightseeing
Home of Psycho tower, THE climb to bag in Colorado, or so we've been told. Even if you're not into climbing, taking a drive through this area is a MUST do. It's very unique. There's lots of hiking + petroglyphs.
Disappointment Valley
Home of Psycho tower, THE climb to bag in Colorado, or so we've been told. Even if you're not into climbing, taking a drive through this area is a MUST do. It's very unique. There's lots of hiking + petroglyphs.
Kilpacker Basin Trailhead
Beautiful drive to an old mining camp. There is hiking from the top.
Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed) - Norwood RD
Alta Lakes RoadBeautiful drive to an old mining camp. There is hiking from the top.
Hope Lake Road
Hope Lake RoadThis is a beautiful hike and/or drive
This drive is amazing year round if weather is good, and there is plenty of hiking once you arrive.
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Lizard Head Pass
This drive is amazing year round if weather is good, and there is plenty of hiking once you arrive.
Call and reserve your private tour! This place gets rave reviews.
Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park Visitor Center
Call and reserve your private tour! This place gets rave reviews.
City/town information
30 minutes north, take the back roads Road 33.
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If you've never visited the magical town of Dolores, you really need to check it out! It sits in a gorgeous valley filled by green grass, grazing cattle during the summertime with the Dolores River running through it. It's the gateway to Telluride + has a variety of restaurants, shops, + adventure options. Rent a jeep or side by side from Dolores Outfitters, grab some to go goodness at Dolores Food Market, or a mouth watering green chile burger from The Depot. You can take the back roads from our rental to get there! Up road 35, just off of Hwy 160. Kokopelli has a satellite store for bike rentals, + you can always stop by the Rock outside of town that came down a couple years ago. It was so huge it peeled the road up like butter. Farmer's Market Wednesday 4-7 p in Central park
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Dolores
30 minutes north, take the back roads Road 33.
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If you've never visited the magical town of Dolores, you really need to check it out! It sits in a gorgeous valley filled by green grass, grazing cattle during the summertime with the Dolores River running through it. It's the gateway to Telluride + has a variety of restaurants, shops, + adventure options. Rent a jeep or side by side from Dolores Outfitters, grab some to go goodness at Dolores Food Market, or a mouth watering green chile burger from The Depot. You can take the back roads from our rental to get there! Up road 35, just off of Hwy 160. Kokopelli has a satellite store for bike rentals, + you can always stop by the Rock outside of town that came down a couple years ago. It was so huge it peeled the road up like butter. Farmer's Market Wednesday 4-7 p in Central park
15 minutes west on hwy 160. City Market + Safeway + Walmart for groceries, 2 healthfood stores. Bike rentals + restaurants. Farmer's market Saturday 7:30 am.
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Cortez
15 minutes west on hwy 160. City Market + Safeway + Walmart for groceries, 2 healthfood stores. Bike rentals + restaurants. Farmer's market Saturday 7:30 am.
15 minutes on highway 160 east. Cute little town, great library by the creek, art district + old school printing press.
FARMER'S Market 4-7 p Thursdays @ Boyle park.
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Mancos
15 minutes on highway 160 east. Cute little town, great library by the creek, art district + old school printing press.
FARMER'S Market 4-7 p Thursdays @ Boyle park.
Great option for a day trip. Paddle the river, walk main Street, hit up some great restaurants. 45 minutes east.
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Durango
Great option for a day trip. Paddle the river, walk main Street, hit up some great restaurants. 45 minutes east.
If you're needing anything from big box stores, Farmington is where to go.
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Farmington
If you're needing anything from big box stores, Farmington is where to go.