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Montrose, Montrose, CO
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Montrose

Montrose is a sightseeing stop in Montrose, CO, part of the San Juan Mountains guide. Cost: free.

· Montrose, CO

Why you should go…

The City of Montrose administers Colorado's official Montrose tourism program, including the VisitMontrose.com website, event support and a Downtown Visitor Center. Known as the Hub of Western Colorado, Montrose is the main basecamp for visitors to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge, with nearby hiking, rafting and rock climbing. In winter it is a waypoint for skiers heading to Telluride and Crested Butte.

  • #national park
  • #hiking
  • #rafting
  • #gateway town

What's around here?

The closest stops to Montrose, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Shopping
    Outdoor Adventure

    Ed's Fly Shop

    Free

    A downtown Montrose fly fishing shop with rods, flies and tying supplies, plus casting lessons and fly tying classes.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Montrose Anglers

    Free

    A Montrose fly shop and guide service on Mayfly Drive offering float and wade trips on the Gunnison and Uncompahgre rivers.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Top Edge Rentals

    $50+

    Powersports rental outfitter renting UTVs, ATVs, boats, jet skis and snowmobiles for exploring the Montrose area.

    2.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Ridgway

    Free

    A small San Juan Mountains gateway town known for its state park, hot springs and arts district.

    24 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Free

    Ouray Visitor Center

    Free

    Ouray's visitor center on Main Street, with staff, maps of scenic drives, 4WD routes and hiking trails, and brochures.

    33 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing

    Telluride Visitors Center

    Free

    Visit Telluride's visitor center on West Colorado Avenue, where staff help with general information and lodging and activity reservations.

    38 mi awayMore like this