Monte Vista Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Monte Vista, Colorado


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.

Monte Vista, Colorado Lodging

  1. Best Western Movie Manor2830 West us Hwy 160
    Monte Vista, CO 81144

    "is fun clean and the customer service is the best in colorado" more on TripAdvisor

  2. Budget Host Monte Villa Inn Monte Vista925 First Ave
    Monte Vista, CO 81144

    "great value in southern colorado" more on Travelocity.com

  3. Pecosa Inn1519 Grand Ave
    Monte Vista, CO 81144

    "hotel staff was friendly and helpful during check-in and check-out" more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. Comfort Inn
  2. Best Western Movie Manor
  3. Pecosa Inn

    Monte Vista, Colorado Things To Do

    1. Rio Grande National Forest1803 West U.S. Hwy. 160
      Monte Vista, CO 81144, U.S.A.

      Overview From the floor of the San Luis Valley, Rio Grande National Forest visitors have a view of the pristine Sangre de Cristo Range, with 14,300-foot Mount Blanca, on the east and the San Juan Mountains ... more on LLBean.com

    2. Monte Vista Country Club101 Country Club Dr
      Monte Vista, CO 81144

      Overview Monte Vista Country Club is a 9-hole regulation length golf course in Monte Vista, Colorado. This short layout has 3 sets of teeboxes for a fun, but challenging golfing experience. Online tee times... more on TheGolfCourses.net

    3. Rio Grande National Forest1803 W. Highway 160
      Monte Vista, CO 81144

      Overview US Dept of Agriculture forest land. more on TripAdvisor

    1. Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge
    2. San Juan-Rio Grande National Forest
    3. Colorado Alligator Farm

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