Scotty's Guidebook for Cortez

Scotty
Scotty's Guidebook for Cortez

Dining in town...

So many great American Eateries to choose from. Enjoy!
Local, high quality, fresh ingredients. Menu changes seasonally. There's something for everyone here.
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Stonefish Sushi & More
16 W Main St
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local, high quality, fresh ingredients. Menu changes seasonally. There's something for everyone here.
This place holds its own against any big-city Thai I've ever had. High quality, fresh, the veggies are always cooked perfect. I love this place.
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Thai Cortez & Sushi
1430 E Main St
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This place holds its own against any big-city Thai I've ever had. High quality, fresh, the veggies are always cooked perfect. I love this place.
Farm to table! Local, fresh, amazing, creative comfort food.
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Farm Bistro
34 W Main St
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Farm to table! Local, fresh, amazing, creative comfort food.
A true American Bar and Grill. House made EVERYTHING. Top shelf libations- including local selections. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Loungin' Lizard
2 W Main St
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A true American Bar and Grill. House made EVERYTHING. Top shelf libations- including local selections. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.
Local favorite. Breakfast served all day. This is my go-to spot. Voted 5th in "Top 10 Diners" in Colorado by the Denver Post.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pippo's Cafe
100 W Main St
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local favorite. Breakfast served all day. This is my go-to spot. Voted 5th in "Top 10 Diners" in Colorado by the Denver Post.
AWARD WINNING local microbrewery using Colorado grains and hops. Absolute stunning selection of craft brews, local wines and ciders.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
WildEdge Brewing Collective
111 N Market St
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
AWARD WINNING local microbrewery using Colorado grains and hops. Absolute stunning selection of craft brews, local wines and ciders.
Truly authentic Mexican cuisine. Try the Chili Verde!
Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant and Bar
Truly authentic Mexican cuisine. Try the Chili Verde!
Great for grab-n-go breakfasts and coffee! Located out on Main Street
Loops Coffee House & Bistro
Great for grab-n-go breakfasts and coffee! Located out on Main Street

Parks & Nature

One of the most popular Nationl Parks in the country. Incredible visitors center. Walking tours available with advanced reservations. A once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Some of the largest and best preserved ancient cliff dwelling sites found nywhere on our planet. Don't pass up the world-class visitors center. Tours available with advanced reservations (required).
276 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Nacional Mesa Verde
276 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Some of the largest and best preserved ancient cliff dwelling sites found nywhere on our planet. Don't pass up the world-class visitors center. Tours available with advanced reservations (required).
A cluster of ruins around a canyon rim that's more of a stroll than a hike-
56 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Monumento Nacional Hovenweep
56 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A cluster of ruins around a canyon rim that's more of a stroll than a hike-
There are some smaller ruins tucked away in this massive, meandering canyon. You can learn all about it at the Canyon of the Ancients Visitor Center. (below).
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
There are some smaller ruins tucked away in this massive, meandering canyon. You can learn all about it at the Canyon of the Ancients Visitor Center. (below).
Off the beaten path, self guided tour of UNRESTORED ruins as they were originally found. Very different vibe than Mesa Verde. Easy hiking. Lots of shade.
Sand Canyon Pueblo
14860 Rd N
Off the beaten path, self guided tour of UNRESTORED ruins as they were originally found. Very different vibe than Mesa Verde. Easy hiking. Lots of shade.

Arts & Culture

This is really the place to start- it'll set the tone for your Four Corners adventures, and they have a map of the Canyon of the Ancients so you can venture off and find these little known spots.
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Canyons Of The Ancients Visitor Center & Museum
27501 CO-184
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is really the place to start- it'll set the tone for your Four Corners adventures, and they have a map of the Canyon of the Ancients so you can venture off and find these little known spots.
Nightly indigenous music and dance throughout the Summer and Fall...
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cortez Cultural Center
25 N Market St
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nightly indigenous music and dance throughout the Summer and Fall...
Lots of great local art. Good selection of wines and small plates. Incredible schedule of local music talent.
ZU Gallery
Lots of great local art. Good selection of wines and small plates. Incredible schedule of local music talent.

Essentials

18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
City Market
508 E Main St
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Locally, female owned dispensary. Top shelf products.
Doobie Sisters
695 N Broadway
Locally, female owned dispensary. Top shelf products.
Organic groceries and products. SMOOTHIE and SOUP BAR!
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
flatbelly organics
1 W Main St
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Organic groceries and products. SMOOTHIE and SOUP BAR!

Entertainment & Activities

Rent bikes and SUPs here.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kokopelli Bike & Board
130 W Main St
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rent bikes and SUPs here.

Shopping

From June- October on early Saturday mornings you can check out our Farmer's Market. Although it seems arid, we have orchards, bees, farmers raising meat and loads of veggies growing here. We also have folks making jams, soaps and crafts and a guy roasting chiles on a flatbed trailer! There's always live music, and The Pie Maker is here, with Nitro coffee, pastries & muffins. We'll see you there-
Cortez Farmer's Market
20 S Elm St
From June- October on early Saturday mornings you can check out our Farmer's Market. Although it seems arid, we have orchards, bees, farmers raising meat and loads of veggies growing here. We also have folks making jams, soaps and crafts and a guy roasting chiles on a flatbed trailer! There's always live music, and The Pie Maker is here, with Nitro coffee, pastries & muffins. We'll see you there-

Food scene

(Inside WildEdge Brewing) This is my go-to; with owner/barista selected brews and espresso. Small-plate breakfast menu. Great morning vibe. Makes for excellent work/meeting space. Hardcopy newspaper selection from around the county and the Navajo nation. Great wifi bandwidth.
Mesa Cafe
(Inside WildEdge Brewing) This is my go-to; with owner/barista selected brews and espresso. Small-plate breakfast menu. Great morning vibe. Makes for excellent work/meeting space. Hardcopy newspaper selection from around the county and the Navajo nation. Great wifi bandwidth.