Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Cortez February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Cortez Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Cortez.dx810)[Hotels in Cortez](https://expedia.ca/Cortez-Hotels.d810.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Cortez](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Cortez.d810.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Cortez Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Cortez.d810.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cortez Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Cortez.d810.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Cortez, CO ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Cortez Types of activities [Cortez travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Cortez.dx810) ![Mesa Verde National Park which includes tranquil scenes, landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144764/834c80ff-72bb-4070-8907-5941c62fd4fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mesa Verde National Park which includes tranquil scenes, landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144764/834c80ff-72bb-4070-8907-5941c62fd4fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mesa Verde National Park which includes tranquil scenes and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144764/edd53d44-cf5b-45e4-8c64-5174ae7574fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Knife Edge Trail featuring landscape views and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328150/7ec2d07a-831f-40a5-aea4-9fd511c568ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mesa Verde National Park featuring tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144764/d065f1af-e233-473f-aea6-b00e2172aaa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Cortez Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Cortez has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Cortez is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Cortez to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Cortez Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Cortez. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Cortez attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Cortez | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Mesa Verde National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/mesa-verde-national-park-audio-tour-guide.a49471325.activity-details): CA $22 | | Top 5 things to do | [Ultimate Grand Circle Tour: Self-Guided Driving Bundle](/things-to-do/ultimate-grand-circle-tour-self-guided-driving-bundle.a45971119.activity-details)[Mesa Verde & Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Tour](/things-to-do/mesa-verde-million-dollar-highway-self-guided-driving-tour.a48510379.activity-details)[Mesa Verde National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/mesa-verde-national-park-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a47056563.activity-details)[Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle](/things-to-do/colorado-self-guided-driving-and-walking-audio-tour-bundle.a47713569.activity-details)[Mesa Verde National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/mesa-verde-national-park-audio-tour-guide.a49471325.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Mesa Verde National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/mesa-verde-national-park-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a47056563.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Cortez --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Cortez ![The Cortez Cultural Center brings in Natives from the area to showcase their art and talk about their history. It's fascinating and free. http://www.liferidingshotgun.com/2014/09/pow-wows-navajo-code-talker.html](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/810/08af9779-448b-43be-88a9-db8eaf1ef41d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cortez Cultural Center You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cortez Cultural Center during your trip to Cortez. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Cortez-Cultural-Center-Cortez.d6180596.Vacation-Attraction) #### Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez in Cortez. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Colorado-Welcome-Center-At-Cortez-Cortez.d6328090.Vacation-Attraction) #### Yucca House National Monument You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Yucca House National Monument in Cortez. Amble around this family-friendly area's scenic parks and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Yucca-House-National-Monument-Cortez.d6089701.Vacation-Attraction) #### Crow Canyon Archaeological Center You can spend time studying the exhibits at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center during your trip to Cortez. Wander the area's scenic parks or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Crow-Canyon-Archaeological-Center-Cortez.d6291326.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sutcliffe Vineyards You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Sutcliffe Vineyards during your travels to Cortez. Amble around this quaint area's scenic parks and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Sutcliffe-Vineyards-Cortez.d6328096.Vacation-Attraction) #### Southwest Health System Though Southwest Health System might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Cortez while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Southwest-Health-System-Cortez.d624556676538937344.Vacation-Attraction) #### Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio You can spend time exploring the galleries in Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio in Cortez. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Clay-Mesa-Art-Gallery-And-Studio-Cortez.d553248621532645400.Vacation-Attraction) #### Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum during your trip to Cortez. Amble around this quaint area's scenic parks and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Notah-Dineh-Trading-Company-And-Museum-Cortez.d949225495892025344.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hawkins Preserve You can learn about the history of Cortez with a trip to Hawkins Preserve. Amble around this quaint area's scenic parks and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Cortez ![panoramic view of The Palisade butte and Dolores river valley at the crossing of Unaweep and Mesa Canyons Unaweep-Tabeguache scenic byway, Gateway, Mesa County, Colorado, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183037/ddf036a7-2423-47de-91a2-7b08ff1e2c92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dolores ![Mesa Verde National Park showing tranquil scenes, a gorge or canyon and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144764/63a2dac5-5bad-46b6-a68c-737cf935c51b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mesa Verde National Park ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cortez worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Cortez? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Cortez? ### Is three days enough to stay in Cortez? ### What are some activities to do in Cortez with kids? ### What to do in Cortez for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Cortez? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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