| 6 miles from the ute mountain casino and 11. all of the utilitarian rooms come with free wi-fi and cable tv, and most have minifridges and microwaves. some open to a garden courtyard. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set in a low-rise building off highway 491, this budget hotel is 11. 8 miles from mesa verde national park. there are horseshoe pits and volleyball courts, as well as a coin-operated laundry. amenities include free parking, a heated outdoor pool (seasonal) and an outdoor hot tub, plus a bbq pit
Durango-La Plata County Airport 1 hr 10
McPhee Reservoir (56 min)
This manmade mountain reservoir offers recreation including a boat launch, picnicking & camping. Crow Canyon Archaeological Center (9 min)
Center researching & teaching the history, archaeology & culture of the ancestral Pueblo people. Canyons Of The Ancients Visitor Center & Museum (17 min)
Veteran museum dedicated to local Native American cultures featuring artifacts & 2 archeology sites. Hawkins Preserve (14 min)
122-acre nature preserve housing an accessible, 1-mile pathway, picnic areas & hiking/biking trails. Notah Dineh Trading Co (13 min) Cortez Cultural Center (2 min)
Community arts hub offering programs & exhibits on Native American & Western art, dance & poetry. | 
