Folks discover Mancos on their way to Mesa Verde, just six miles west of town.
They stop by the Visitor Center in search of park information or a good place to eat. Something magical happens once they step onto the quaint, historic streets of town. They decide to explore what Mancos has to offer. They find a variety of eateries, art galleries, a coffee house, a hand-crafted rum distillery, and one of the oldest continuously-operating saloons in Colorado.
Need to stay longer? Enjoy accommodations at one of our local motels, charming B & Bs or a dude ranch. Come discover the adventures awaiting you in southwestern Colorado. Discover why Louis L'Amour made this area his home. He lived up the road a bit and many of his novels are set in the region. Learn more about him by stopping at the Visitor Center. Check out the Louis L'Amour Gallery where his books are on display and for sale.
Mancos: Where the Old West Meets the New.
Top Mancos Events
- Mancos Open Studio Tour of local artists in June
- Farmers Market Thursday afternoons in June, July, August and September
- Grand Summer Nights gallery walks the last Friday of June, July, August and September
- Spend Labor Day weekend at Sugar Pine Ranch Motorcycle Rally, with camping, organized rides, live music and lots of outdoor activities.
- Enjoy glorious fall colors and a hot air balloon ride during the Mancos Valley-Mesa Verde Country® Balloon & Art Festival.
What You Need to Know About Mancos:
- Flourishing artists community
- Secluded hiking trails open to breathtaking vistas.
- Our rivers, streams, and lakes are perfect for great canoeing and fishing.
- Put on your cowboy hat and saddle up for horseback rides and cowboy chow cooked by a blazing fire.
- In winter cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and sled dog rides are just outside your door.
- Bikers and cyclists love the San Juan Skyway National Scenic Byway. It's both a challenge and an unforgettably beautiful ride.
