Visitors to Southwestern Colorado fill their lungs with the refreshing mountain air--and their cameras' memory cards with tons of scenic photos.
Lodging
Rochester Hotel 726 E. Second Ave., Durango, 800/664-1920, rochesterhotel.com, from $109
Food
Silver Bean 410 W. Main St., Cortez, 970/946-4404
The Palace 505 Main Ave., Durango, 970/247-2018, penne $9
Activities
Four Corners Monument navajonationparks.org, $3
Mesa Verde National Park Hwy. 160, 970/529-4465, nps.gov/meve, $15 per car
Shopping
Rough Riders 501 Main Ave., Durango, 970/ 247-0382
Nightlife
Diamond Belle Saloon 699 Main Ave., Durango, 970/247-4431
Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.