Cortez: Your Road to Historical and Archeological Adventure
Cortez, CO was a town built back in the 1880’s to be home for workers building the irrigation ditches and tunnels diverting water to the Montezuma Valley from Dolores River. It is well known for its archaeological resources like Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center and Crow Canyon Archeological Center where you can know more about their cultural heritage. To start digging up their history, you can book a flight to Cortez Municipal Airport and find Cortez, CO hotels nearby.
Best Time to Visit
Both the World Oceans Day and the National Flag Week is held during the month of June. Aside from that, Father’s day is celebrated all over the world, and Cortez, Colorado has a lot in store for them during this weekend in June. Expect an increase in ticket and Cortez, CO hotel rates during this season so book yours early to avoid fully booked rooms and excessive spending due to pricing.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Start exploring what Cortez has to offer by going to Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez that serves as tourists’ information center. The Cortez Cultural Center holds exhibits on Native American And Western Arts, to which you can also take a tour on. Take a nice, long stroll at the Prater Ridge Trail which is part of the Mesa Verde National Park. Yucca House National Monument is also one of the attractions you can lay your eyes on while booked at top Cortez, Colorado hotels like the Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez, Best Western Turquoise Inn & Suites and the Cortez Coy Inn.