SIDETRIPS North of Montrose, the towns of Cedaredge , Crawford , Delta , Hotchkiss , Orchard City and Paonia are a growing organic-food and wine region with winery and farm tours, wine tastings and farm dinners. The West Elks Wine Trail meanders past nine wineries throughout the area — keep an eye out for spots to buy fresh, organic fruit and veggies. Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford are a Certified Colorado Creative District, where artists’ studios, musicians, writers and other creative folk mix among the mesas. For active diversions, Sweitzer Lake State Park near Delta is a relaxing place for boating and birdwatching, as are Paonia and Crawford state parks. Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area is popular with hikers, backpackers and trout fishers on Gold Medal waters. Delta County has a few little-known attractions that are worth adding to your list: Three new dinosaur-tracksite discoveries in the Escalante and Gunnison Gorge national conservation areas and the Uncompahgre Plateau, the challenging Delta Drop Off moun-tain-bike trail and other trails (namely the Flowing Park Trail, Sidewinder, Smith Mountain and Jumbo Moun-tain), the charming Cirque Cyclery combo juice bar/bike repair/bike rental (including e-bikes)/boutique all in one, and a handful of new wineries and cideries. Escape to adventure in Telluride! Enjoy luxury living in our slope-side, spacious residences. Amenities include our Himmel Spa, pool, free airport transfers and parking. For reservations, please call 888-728-0355 or visit fairmont.com/klammer-lodge-telluride BLOG.COLORADO.COM OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: TELLURIDE GONDOLA, ETHAN WELTY; BRIDAL VEIL FALLS, KENNAN HARVEY; MOUNT SNEFFELS, GLENN RANDALL; SHERIDAN OPERA HOUSE, GREG THOMAS. THIS PAGE: MESA WINDS FARM & WINERY. THE BEST LUXURY LODGING VALUE IN TELLURIDE A blend of rustic elegance and western charm, the Mountain Lodge at Telluride is your window to the splendor of the San Juan Mountains. Perched at 9,500 feet, the resort offers private luxury cabins, deluxe residences, and suites that provide a comfortable retreat from the ordinary. STAY & PLAY OPTIONS Cedaredge , Crawford (page 193), Delta (page 193), Hotchkiss , Montrose (page 202), Orchard City , Ouray (page 202), Paonia (page 202), Ridgway (page 203), Somerset (page 204), Telluride (page 205) 866-368-6867 MountainLodgeTelluride.com
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