Monte Vista Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

Monte Vista, Colorado, meaning "Mountain Vista," is aplty named because the town has sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. Visitors travel here from across the world for the annual Crane Festival, which takes place in February. The migration of 20,000 Sandhill cranes to … Read more > Monte Vista, Colorado, meaning "Mountain Vista," is aplty named because the town has sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. Visitors travel here from across the world for the annual Crane Festival, which takes place in February. The migration of 20,000 Sandhill cranes to the area is a phenomenon that has been occuring for thousands of years, as expressed by petroglyphs found in surrounding rock faces. The Crane Festival is a kid friendly event which features many types of wildlife, bird watching, live enterainment with dinner, concession stands, and many educational opportunities for children.

Meeker, Colorado has many things to do for the whole family. Nearby is the Wildlife Refuge, a manmade wetland that harbors many species of waterfowl, geese, and herons. For a unique and exciting experience, we recommend the alligator farm, where kids can take an alligator handling class, or dad can attempt to wrestle an alligator. For Meeker accomodations, we recommend the pet friendly Best Western Movie Manor. This is a one of a kind hotel which has most rooms facing the giant outdoor screen. Sound is provided in the rooms. For a romantic getaway, visit the Antero Hot Springs Cabins. Stay in a rustic 100 year-old cabin, soak in the 110 degree hot spring in your backyard.

Nearby Locations	Distance
1. Pagosa Springs	49 mi
2. Alamosa	14 mi
3. Westcliffe	51 mi
4. Antonito	33 mi
5. Creede	44 mi
6. South Fork	25 mi
7. Del Norte	11 mi
8. Fort Garland	38 mi
9. Mosca	13 mi
10. Moffat	29 mi
11. San Luis	45 mi
12. La Jara	21 mi
13. Crestone	35 mi
14. Blanca	33 mi
15. Center	10 mi