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City in Colorado, United States
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Montrose is a town in the Uncompahgre Valley in Southwestern Colorado. It is a gateway to both Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to its east and Telluride and other ski areas in the San Juan Mountains to the south. It is also home to the West Elks American Viticultural Area (AVA), part of Colorado's Wine Country and the highest wine vineyards in North America.
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See authentic restored 1880s locomotives and trestles from the Denver & Rio Grande Narrow Gauge Railroad
Flowers, rock gardens and ornamental fruit trees, with the West Elks Mountains as a backdrop.
Focuses on early day pioneer life: buggies, wagons, farm implements and a completely furnished homesteader's cabin. The inside houses a country store, railroad memorabilia, a children's corner, Indian artifacts, and musical instruments,
History of the region from 1840 to 1940. Open air museum with a series of Wild West buildings arranged like a town.
Commemorates the life and culture of the Ute nation. Located on the farm once belonging to the famous Ute leader, Ouray, and his wife, Chipeta. The grounds include the Ouray Memorial and the grave of Chipeta.
Maintained by the City of Montrose for sledding, ice skating and cross country skiing.
18 holes, open to the public.
18 holes, a driving range and restaurant.
Casual elegance with five-star service and local organic produce. Dine inside or out, with beautiful mountain views
Convenient Main Street location in an old farmhouse. Social setting since this bed and breakfast also has a cocktail lounge. Massages available with reservations. Sunny, coffee-colored rooms with ensuite bathrooms and flat panel TVs.
The Country Lodge has a rustic charm unlike any other motel in Montrose. There are 22 rooms, some have kitchens, some have themes, and most have patio access to the beautiful garden and pool courtyard. The heated pool is seasonal, but the hot tub is open year round. All rooms are ground level and have parking in front of them. There is also parking for large vehicles on the property. Also features a 1200 sq ft cabin that is ideal for families or extended stays.
Full hookups, tent sites, hot showers, laundry, convenience store, play area, heated pool. Open May 1 - Nov. 1.
Full hookups, pull-throughs, showers, laundry, convenience store, gas, liquor store, propane. Year round.
Shady, large big-rig sites on the river, 50 amp service. Fisherman's choice.
30 and 50 amp hook-ups plus free cable and free wireless internet. Heated pool open seasonally. Laundry facilities and restrooms.
If you want to travel around town, then you will need to rent a vehicle. Prices are the same as across the United States. Downtown Montrose is easily navigated by foot.
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