Cortez

Cortez is a small city in the Rocky Mountains state of Colorado. It is in the general vicinity of Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.

Get in
The airport also has two rental car places:
 * Budget Rental Cars operates out of Cortez airport.
 * Hertz Rental at Cortez airport. -- Daily 9AM-10:30PM.

See

 * The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center is near Cortez. A not-for-profit organization, 170-acre research center and "living classroom" dedicated to involving the public in the study of archaeology and native American cultures. Offers experiential education programs for students and adults.

Eat

 * Stonefish Sushi & More, 16 W. Main St. Amazing sushi and super friendly staff.
 * Stonefish Sushi & More, 16 W. Main St. Amazing sushi and super friendly staff.

Go next

 * Canyons Of The Ancients Visitor Center & Museum and McPhee Reservoir
 * Dolores has attractions including the Dolores River and The Galloping Goose Historical Museum
 * Mesa Verde National Park
 * Hovenweep National Monument
 * San Juan Scenic Skyway
 * Durango has its attractions, including the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
 * Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park, which also operates the Ute Mountain Casino
 * Four Corners Monument, located southwest of town on US-160, this is where New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah meet at the same point. People like to get on their hands and knees so that they can touch all four states at once. Entry fee is $3. The monument closes at 5PM.