Mesa Verde Country® -- beautiful landscapes, rich history, cultural heritage, and abundant outdoor activities. The towns of Cortez, Dolores, Mancos and Towaoc are the communities closest to Mesa Verde National Park. We're the archaeological center of America, and Mesa Verde is just the beginning. Mesa Verde Country® is also full of outdoor activities. We're home to McPhee Lake -- Colorado's second largest. Here you'll find great boating and fishing, but you won't find crowds. Raft on the Dolores River or fish its gold medal waters. Hike or bike in our redrock canyons or in the cool San Juan National Forest on some of the most beautiful trails in Colorado. For a real western flavor, climb aboard an authentic reproduction of a classic stagecoach, or take a horseback ride into the backcountry. Shop in our wonderful western shops and trading posts, and enjoy Indian Dances and Cultural Programs. Mesa Verde Country® is also your hub for exploring the Four Corners. We're a short drive from Four Corners Monument, Arches, or Monument Valley, and centrally located on two scenic byways--The San Juan Skyway and Trail of the Ancients. We'll cater to your every need and budget, while you do exactly what you're here to do: enjoy yourself!
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Mesa Verde Country® Indian Arts and Culture Festival: Celebrate the rich cultural heritage we share with the Ancestral Pueblo people, miners, explorers, outlaws and railroad men of the past and the ranchers, farmers, cowboys, artists and Native Americans living here today.

Mesa Verde Country® Wine & Art Festival: Featuring wine tasting from some of Colorado's finest wineries, including our own local vintners; a showcase of beautiful weather, magnificent Mesas and Canyons, art and music from talented local artists, musicians and performers, all set against the backdrop of Mesa Verde.

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