Western Slope

The Western Slope refers to the vast, geographically diverse region west of the Continental Divide. It encompasses stunning landscapes, from dramatic canyons to fertile valleys. Visitors can explore unique towns, discover national monuments, enjoy wine country, and engage in a wide range of outdoor activities like rafting, hiking, and mountain biking. Main destination cities: Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Montrose, Glenwood Springs.

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Thrill-Seeking
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Purgatory Resort Community Park

Summer mountain adventure at Purgatory Resort with ziplines, alpine slide, scenic chairlifts, hiking, and Twilight Lake activities.

Parks
Outdoors
Nature & Wildlife
Oxbow Park and Preserve

Serene, pedestrian-only park along the Animas River in Durango with natural and hard surface trails, picnic areas, and river access.

Parks
Outdoors
Music
Buckley Park: Durango

Spacious downtown Durango green space with shade trees, rock garden, benches, and a large field for events and informal play.

Parks
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Fanto Park

Historic organic park in Durango with a playground and grass area for soccer, open when school activities permit.

Museum, Zoos, & Art
Kid-Friendly
Experiences
Powerhouse Science Center

Interactive science center in Durango's historic power plant, offering hands-on exhibits, a TinkerLab, and a riverside plaza.

Parks
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Memorial Park

Durango park along the Animas River with a playground, art sculpture, and direct access to the Animas River Trail for recreation.

Scenic Drives
Outdoors
Nature & Wildlife
Lions Den Lookout

Scenic viewpoint above Durango offering panoramic views of the city, Animas Valley, and surrounding mountains.

Parks
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Fassbinder Park

Shady neighborhood park in Durango with a playground, picnic tables, and restrooms, perfect for family relaxation.

Water Sports
Outdoors
Parks
Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area

Popular recreation area on a large reservoir near Durango, offering motorized and non-motorized boating, swimming beach, and fishing.

Parks
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Brookside Park

Hidden gem park in Durango with a playground, picnic tables, and a peaceful creek setting, ideal for school-age children.

Hiking
Outdoors
Nature & Wildlife
Junction Creek Trail

Popular multi-use trail near Durango providing access to the Weminuche Wilderness, ideal for hiking, biking, and backpacking.

Parks
Outdoors
Hiking
Rotary Park

Community park in Durango with picnic areas, restrooms, and direct access to the Animas River Trail, suitable for dog walking.

Sports
Parks
Outdoors
Smith Sports Complex

A multi-use sports complex in Durango near Fort Lewis College, featuring fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

Parks
Outdoors
Water Sports
Dallabetta Park

Serene riverside park in Durango with picnic areas, fishing access, and a boat launch for water activities on the Animas River.

Parks
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Animas City Park

Riverside park in Durango with playgrounds, picnic areas, and direct access to the Animas River Trail for walking and biking.

Parks
Outdoors
Water Sports
Yampa River State Park

Multiple access points along the Yampa River offering camping, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing across northwest Colorado.

Parks
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Schneider Park

Durango park with inclusive playgrounds, splash pad, picnic areas, and river access, focusing on accessibility for all.

Parks
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Santa Rita Park

Popular Durango park along the Animas River with playgrounds, a dog park, and river access for tubing and paddle sports.

Parks
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Sayre Park

Charming community park in Glenwood Springs with playgrounds, picnic areas, tennis courts, and natural beauty.

Sports
Outdoors
Mountain Towns
Salida Golf Club

Historic 9-hole public golf course in Salida, offering high-altitude play, fast greens, and stunning mountain views.

Kid-Friendly
Experiences
Outdoors
Rocky Mountain Clubhouse

Fun-filled destination in Salida offering 18-hole mini golf amidst a beautiful botanical garden and a clubhouse.

Breweries, Distilleries, & Food Halls
Experiences
Scenic Drives
Palisade Wineries

Colorado's premier wine region featuring numerous vineyards offering tours, tastings, and scenic views.

Sports
Outdoors
Summer Activities
Lakota Links Golf Course

18-hole course in New Castle with scenic canyons.

Nature & Wildlife
Kid-Friendly
King's Row

A highly decorated cave room tour at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, featuring stunning formations.

Health and Wellness
Outdoors
Experiences
Iron Mountain Hot Springs

Geothermal hot springs with 32 mineral pools.