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Category:Has default banner Cortez is a small city in the Rocky Mountains state of Colorado. It is in the general vicinity of Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.

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37.303056-108.6280561 Cortez Municipal AirportCategory:Has map markers (CEZ Category:Airport listing^IATA) (south of town off US 160/US 491), ☏ +1 800 554-5111. Has flights from Denver and Phoenix with Denver Air Connection. There are also seasonal flights to Telluride. (updated Apr 2020)

The airport also has two rental car places:

Taxi service: Sunshine Rides. Call or text +1 970-777-7777.

The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center is near Cortez. A not-for-profit organization, 170-acre research center and "living classroom" dedicated to involving the public in the study of archaeology and native American cultures. Offers experiential education programs for students and adults.
37.33412-108.593551 Hawkins PreserveCategory:Has map markers. (updated Feb 2018)
37.2503-108.6862 Yucca House National MonumentCategory:Has map markers, ☏ +1 970 529-4465. Free. (updated Sep 2018)

Category:Eat listing with no coordinatesGustavo's Mexican Restaurant and BarCategory:Has map markers, 125 E. Main St, ☏ +1 970-565-4633. M-Th until 8PM, F-Su until 8:30PM. the basic Mexican offerings (most with a New Mexican twist) are acceptable and reasonably priced.
Stonefish Sushi & More, 16 W. Main St. Amazing sushi and super friendly staff.
Category:Eat listing with no coordinatesMain Street BreweryCategory:Has map markers. On the main strip, this pub has their own microbrews which are very good but go there for the awesome murals and their cheeseburgers. They raise their own beef and the result is just amazing.

37.3706-1091 Canyons of the Ancients National MonumentCategory:Has map markers, ☏ +1 970 882-5600. An array of Native American archeological sites.
- 37.47621-108.5458822 Canyons Of The Ancients Visitor Center & MuseumCategory:Has map markers. It's recommended to go to the visitor center to orient yourself and check current conditions before heading to the national monument. Features archeological sites and exhibits on archeology, history, and Native American cultures.

Canyons Of The Ancients Visitor Center & Museum and McPhee Reservoir
Dolores has attractions including the Dolores River and The Galloping Goose Historical Museum
Mesa Verde National Park
Hovenweep National Monument
San Juan Scenic Skyway
Durango has its attractions, including the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park, which also operates the Ute Mountain Casino
Four Corners Monument, located southwest of town on US-160, this is where New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah meet at the same point. People like to get on their hands and knees so that they can touch all four states at once. Entry fee is $3. The monument closes at 5PM.

Routes through Cortez

Tuba City ← Four Corners ←	W E	→ Mesa Verde N.P. → Durango
END ← Monticello ←	N S	→ Farmington → Gallup

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