Mancos is a launching pad for visits to many cultural, recreational and historical sites in the area.
This small old west town offers a variety of eateries, shops and galleries, including one of the oldest continuously operating saloons in Colorado. Accommodations are varied — stay in town, camp out or rent a yurt at Mancos State Park, or relax close-by in country cabins, dude ranches or B&Bs that offer fabulous views, gardens and sparkling lakes.
Mancos is definitely a place "where the old west meets the new" — where artists, artisans, musicians and ranchers all practice their traditions in gorgeous surroundings. Take a horseback ride or witness a cattle drive. Louis L'Amour fans can explore the countryside where the author penned many of his books — or stop by the Visitors Center and locate your favorite novel on a unique hand painted map of "Louis L'Amour Country". Visitors often complain they planned too little time in this charming town. So relax and stay awhile.
Top Mancos Events
- Mushing events in January and February, when Mancos "goes to the dogs".
- In summer return to medieval times at the Renaissance Faire.
- Spend Labor Day weekend at Sugar Pine Ranch Motorcycle Rally, with camping, organized rides, live music and lots of outdoor activities.
- Enjoy glorious fall colors and a hot air balloon ride during the Mancos Valley-Mesa Verde Country® Balloon & Art Festival.
What You Need to Know About Mancos:
- Flourishing artists community
- Secluded hiking trails open to breathtaking vistas.
- Our rivers, streams, and lakes are perfect for great canoeing and fishing.
- Put on your cowboy hat and saddle up for horseback rides and cowboy chow cooked by a blazing fire.
- In winter cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and sled dog rides are just outside your door.
- Bikers and cyclists love the San Juan Skyway National Scenic Byway. It's both a challenge and an unforgettably beautiful ride.
