Basing a four corners exploration in Durango provided the best of all worlds. Excellent Farm to Table restaurants, short drive times to Mesa Verde and Canyon of the Ancients, gorgeous scenery on the Million Dollar Highway – something for everyone in the group to enjoy!
This was our 5 day itinerary:
Day 1 – check into Durango downtown hotel, and walk Main Street, stopping in the interesting and local-goods shops. Peruse restaurant menus.
Day 2 – visit Mesa Verde, including the loop drives and museum.
Day 3 – drive the Million Dollar Highway to Ouray, stopping for a dip in the Ouray Hot Spring
Day 4 – visit the Canyon of the Ancients sites, and the Hovenweep National Monument visitor center
Day 5 – visit the Anasazi Heritage Center, and stop in Cortez to peruse the local shops and dine at the Farm Bistro.