Visitor Directory | COME TO LIFE LITTLETON RV/CAMPGROUND KUKU CAMPERS We are KúKú Campers. We offer affordable camper van rentals for the ultimate road trip. Go everywhere and sleep anywhere, all at an incredibly low price in one of our camper vans. kukucampers.com, bookings@kukucampers.com, 720-323-7049, 855-250-5858, 3768 Norwood Dr., Littleton 80125 HOTELS & MOTELS CLIFF HOUSE AT PIKES PEAK Ten minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. Travel + Leisure’s Top 100 Hotels of the World. The romance of Clark Gable and the Wild West of Buffalo Bill. Amenity fee includes hot breakfast, WiFi, fitness center and turndown service. thecliffhouse.com, info@thecliffhouse.com, 719-685-3000, 888-212-7000, 306 Canon Ave., Manitou Springs 80829 E J I K F r U $$–$$$$ MORRISON NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Small museum, big discoveries. Encounter historical and modern local fossil discoveries with expert guides and hands-on exhibits. mnhm.org, info@mnhm.org, 303-697-1873, 501 Colorado Hwy. 8, Morrison 80465 DINING THE FORT RESTAURANT Join us for some shinin’ times at The Fort! This award-winning restaurant sells more buffalo steaks than any other independently owned restaurant in the country and is known for its “New Foods of the Old West” menu and cocktails. thefort.com, fortmail@thefort.com, 303-697-4771, 19192 Hwy. 8, Morrison 80465 U LYONS TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS & VISITOR CENTERS TOWN OF LYONS The hip little town everybody loves! Easily accessible, located between Longmont/Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park, Lyons offers unique opportunities to explore, dine, recreate and enjoy the best of Colorado, all year long. lyonscolorado.com, ahodgson@townoflyons.com, 303-823-6622, 432 5th Ave., Lyons 80540 U MARBLE TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS & VISITOR CENTERS MARBLE CRYSTAL RIVER CHAMBER We welcome visitors to our valley. Enjoy a walk through the historical Marble Mill Site Park. Visit the museum. Take a Jeep tour to Crystal Mill, relax at a cabin, B&B or campground. Eat at local barbecue. Experience art. Sled or ski in a winter wonderland! mcrchamber.org, themarblehub@gmail.com, 970-963-7300, 620 W. Park St., Marble 81623 J U RECREATION GEO TOURS WHITEWATER RAFT TRIPS Raft Clear Creek (closest to Denver), Arkansas River (Buena Vista) or Upper Colorado River (Winter Park, Vail and Breckenridge). Headquartered just 20 minutes from downtown Denver. Group discounts. 40-plus years. Est. 1981. Group transportation available. georafting.com, info@georafting.com, 303-756-6070, 800-660-7238, 229 Colorado Hwy. 8, Morrison 80465 FESTIVALS & EVENTS PARADE OF LIGHTS DEC. 3 Enjoy the small-town vibe and holiday parade in Lyons. Floats and winter fireworks combine to create a fun and family-friendly night. Earlier in the day, check out the Holiday Artisan Market. The parade kicks off at 6:30pm. townoflyons.com/160/special-events, Lyons 80540 LODGES & CABINS BEAVER LAKE LODGE & CABINS Historical lodge and cabins in Marble. A small mountain town rich in outdoor activities and history. Fishing, hiking, backcountry skiing, paddleboarding, canoeing, Jeep tours and horseback riding. $150–$185. beaverlakelodge.com, 970-963-2504, 201 E. Silver St., Marble 81623 H p r m $$ MOSCA ATTRACTIONS COLORADO GATORS REPTILE PARK Reptile rescue park. See more than 300 alligators, including Mr. Bo Mangles the albino alligator, tortoises, pythons and much more. World’s only alligator-wrestling class. Kids can take a reptile-handling class. Educational school programs offered. coloradogators.com, colog8rs@gmail.com, 719-378-2612, 9162 Ln. 9 N., Mosca 81146 H p MANCOS TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS & VISITOR CENTERS MANCOS VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ VISITOR CENTER Mancos sits on the cusp of mountains where you can camp, fish, mountain bike and hike. Mancos is the closest town to the entrance of Mesa Verde National Park, a World Heritage Site, and the only national park dedicated to ancient cliff dwellings. mancosvalley.com, chamber@mancosvalley.com, 970-533-7434, 101 E. Bauer Ave., Mancos 81328 U MEEKER TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS & VISITOR CENTERS MEEKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A small town nestled on the outskirts of the White River National Forest and Flat Tops Wilderness, Meeker is known for its exceptional outdoor recreation, its National Historic District, unique shops and welcoming citizens. visitmeekercolorado.com, director@meekerchamber.com, 970-878-5510, 710 Market St., Meeker 81641 HOTELS & MOTELS GREAT SAND DUNES LODGE Enjoy the peace and serenity of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve at the Great Sand Dunes Lodge. Relax at the foot of the majestic Sangre De Cristo mountain range during your stay at our lodge at the entrance of the national park. gsdlodge.com, gsdlodge@hotmail.com, 719-378-2900, 7900 State Hwy. 150, Mosca 81146 MANITOU SPRINGS TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS & VISITOR CENTERS MANITOU SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS BUREAU Enjoy the mineral drinking springs and our historical charm. Shops, galleries, museums, casual to fine dining, variety of lodging. Centrally located, close to attractions and hiking trails. Perfect for getaways/family vacations. Year-round. Visitors guide. manitousprings.org, manitou@pikes-peak.com, 719-685-5089, 877-590-9798, 354 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs 80829 MESA VERDE LODGES & CABINS MESA VERDE – FAR VIEW LODGE The only lodging inside Mesa Verde National Park. Breathtaking views, award-winning cuisine, guided tours of Ancestral Puebloan dwellings, invigorating solitude and endless wildlife watching. RV and camping. Native American handicrafts. visitmesaverde.com, mesaverde-customerservice@aramark.com, 970-564-4300, 800-449-2288, 1 Navajo Hill, Mesa Verde National Park 81330 H J F p r U NATHROP HOTELS & MOTELS MOUNT PRINCETON HOT SPRINGS RESORT Enjoy a one-day hot springs experience or relax with an overnight stay at this unique, family-friendly, historic Colorado hot-springs resort. Book your lodging today and enjoy VIP access to our spa and club. mtprinceton.com, info@mtprinceton.com, 719-395-2447, 888-395-7799, 15870 County Rd. 162, Nathrop 81236 G H J F r m U $$–$$$ FESTIVALS & EVENTS 2022 MANITOU SPRINGS COLORADO WINE FESTIVAL JUNE 4 Sample and purchase wine from 35-plus Colorado wineries, delicious food, live music and gift vendors at the base of Pikes Peak. Stay near the festival in our charming and walkable downtown. manitousprings.org, leslielewis@manitouchamber.com, 719-685-5089, 800-642-2567, 500 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs 80829 MOFFAT ATTRACTIONS JOYFUL JOURNEY HOT SPRINGS SPA & EVENT CENTER Joyful Journey is a sanctuary for the soul; a peaceful oasis nestled beneath the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Mineral-rich pool waters are drained and cleaned daily and chemical free. Stay overnight in a hotel room, yurt, tipi, RV or campsite. joyfuljourneyhotsprings.com, marketing@jjhotsprings.com, 719-256-4328, 28640 County Rd. 58 EE, Moffat 81143 G H J K p U $$ PAGOSA SPRINGS HOTELS & MOTELS HEALING WATERS RESORT & SPA Relaxing hot springs resort in the heart of downtown Pagosa Springs, steps away from river fun, hiking, cross-country skiing, dining and shopping. Comfortable rooms, suites and park-model cabins. Hot springs, swimming pool, hot tub and indoor hot baths. pshotsprings.com, stay@pshotsprings.com, 970-264-5910, 800-832-5523, 317 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs 81147 G J p 2022 EMMA CRAWFORD COFFIN RACES DEC. 29 Watch the hearse parade followed by 70-plus coffin-racing teams on Manitou Ave. in this signature event. Contests for Best Emma, Best Coffin and Best Entourage ensue, as does the After Party at Soda Springs Park with live music, a beer garden and more. manitousprings.org, manitou@pikes-peak.com, 719-685-5089, 800-642-2567, 800 block of Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs 80829 U THE SPRINGS RESORT & SPA Enjoy 23 soaking pools MORRISON ATTRACTIONS DINOSAUR RIDGE Dinosaur Ridge is an outdoor/indoor museum featuring fossils from the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods, first discovered during the Bone Wars of 1877. An esteemed panel of paleontologists rank Dinosaur Ridge as the No. 1 dinosaur tracksite in America. dinoridge.org, 16831 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison 80465 fed by the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring on record. Our public bathhouse, spa, hotel and Barefoot Grill lie on the banks of the San Juan River in southwest Colorado and are open 365 days a year; only 30 minutes to Wolf Creek. pagosahotsprings.com, info@pagosahotsprings.com, 970-264-4168, 800-225-0934, 165 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs 81147 G H J F p r m U $$$–$$$$ COLORADO . COM 185
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