Top 10 Things to do in Cortez, Colorado (CO)

July 18, 2021 Leida Jutras

The City of Cortez is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Montezuma County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 8,482 at the 2010 United States Census.
Restaurants in Cortez

1. Dolores River Canyon

Cortez, CO
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5.0 based on 74 reviews

Dolores River Canyon

The 105-mile stretch of the Dolores River and its surrounding 26,000-acre wilderness area is popular for a variety of outdoor activities.

Reviewed By jimmysranch1 - Dolores, United States

If you are looking for a place where the quiet beauty is unspoiled, the Dolores River Canyon will delight.

2. Cortez Quilt Company

40 W Main St, Cortez, CO 81321-3141 +1 970-565-7541 [email protected] http://www.cortezquiltcompany.com
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Cortez Quilt Company

Cortez Quilt Company is a must-see shop for any quilter visiting the Four Corners area. Our spacious, light filled store features a large selection of fabric with new merchandise arriving every week, quilt kits, books, patterns, notions, and finished quilts -- the perfect gift to take home from your vacation!

Reviewed By teachertraveling560 - Toledo, United States

Visited this shop on our National Park Road Trip fall of 2019, on the way to Mexican Hat, Utah. Found some beautiful material with horses that I had not seen anywhere else. Upon purchasing the owners asked my daughter and I our traveling plans. We shared about our next stop at Mexican Hat and they told is since they could tell we loved horses, where to spot wild horses on our route. Thanks to them we did find the horses, which we would not have looked for without their hint. Talk about a friendly staff! I mention this store when I tell others of our trip and am finally taking the time to review.

3. Tour de Force Bike Tours

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Tour de Force Bike Tours

Tour de Force Bike Tours offers mountain bike tours around the southwest. Ride with us for an hour, or a day, or take one of our week-long tours!

4. BOOKS in Cortez

124 N Pinon Dr, Cortez, CO 81321-3146 +1 970-565-2503 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/BOOKS-in-Cortez-1424769444455053/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

BOOKS in Cortez

5. The Sunflower Theatre

8 E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321-3209 +1 970-516-1818 http://www.sunflowertheatre.org
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

The Sunflower Theatre

The Sunflower Theatre is located on historic Main Street in downtown Cortez, CO. It is in the heart of the four corners region. The Sunflower is a must visit venue for concerts, films, lectures and events.

6. San Juan Gems Rock Shop

11523 Highway 145, Cortez, CO 81321-8868 +1 970-565-9854 [email protected] http://www.sanjuangems.com/
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

San Juan Gems Rock Shop

Colorado Rock Shop - This is one of the largest and most well-stocked rock shops around. San Juan Gems has rocks of all kinds: rough rock, slabs, cabs, minerals, specimens, collector’s items. This rock shop has been called a museum by many who come here to browse, find that perfect gift, or pick up rock and cutting supplies. Known for our great service, we stock or have access to most everything that a person interested in lapidary work, silver or goldsmithing, panning, rock hunting, carving, or just collecting might need. You can trust us to locate parts and offer advice on rock cutting, polishing, and metalsmithing. We have an online rock shop as well that is being added to continually. Located in Cortez, Colorado, we have a retail store stocked with a huge inventory of just about anything one would want relating to rocks.

Reviewed By W6633PYpauls - Costa Mesa, United States

I'm a rockhound and on our family vacations, will hunt around to find local gem and mineral stores to check out. We stumbled across this one and I am so glad we made the time to visit. This place is a rockhound paradise. The owner's a really nice older gentleman who graciously showed us around the shop with finished goods as well as the side yard where he had tons of material piled around. It took a supreme effort NOT to limit out my credit card at his shop! I appreciate TA's question about whether or not this place is budget-friendly ... the prices are definitely budget friendly - unless you're like me and that quickly turns into "... wait, I can buy MORE...". If you're in the area, stop by. Or even in south western Colorado, go out of your way and make the visits. This place rivals Consolidated Rock and Mineral over in Vacaville CA for overall selection and just plain "awesomeness". I could have spent hours here were it not for closing time approaching and my family wanting to get dinner, LOL!

7. Kokopelli Bike and Board

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Kokopelli Bike and Board

Kokopelli Bike and Board is the go to location for bikes, rentals and repairs in beautiful Southwest Colorado. Expect to be greeted by our friendly and knowledgeable staff who will answer any questions and give awesome trail suggestions. While in make sure to grab a cup of joe from our great coffee bar and come relax after a ride. We are excited to help you out with your adventures!

8. Hawkins Preserve

1490 S Cedar Street, Cortez, CO 81321 +1 970-565-1151 [email protected] http://cortezculturalcenter.org/hawkins-preserve/
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Hawkins Preserve

Hawkins Preserve is a 122 acre nature preserve and archaeological site, owned and operated by the Cortez Cultural Center, and open for public benefit.

9. Home & Range

2409 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321-2642 +1 970-739-8997 [email protected] http://www.homeandrange.com
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Home & Range

Visit us in person! Local art and handmade goods for home and garden, plus lots more are available at the shop two days a week. We open the doors of our creative workspace on Fridays and Saturdays from 11am – 6pm. Look for the yellow signs at 2409 E. Empire, Cortez, CO 81321.

10. Captain Katie Scarlett

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Captain Katie Scarlett

Hi. Captain Katie Scarlett here. Im a charter boat captain taking out of Cortez Fishing Village in Florida near Anna Maria Island. I’ve been running my boat since around 2008 with Captain Kathe & first mate PupPup Charters( mom) I take people to see dolphins, manatees, birds and an array of wildlife. We do eco tours where we get to explore the amazing sea creatures that live in Sarasota Bay. I also do snorkeling and sandbar hopping , and shelling. The average ride is 2 hours at $30.00 a person.

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