Mancos
Founded in 1894, Mancos is where the West still lives! It’s a place where modern day travelers and locals navigate amongst cattle drives and cowboys. If you time your visit just right, you may even see stagecoaches and horse draw carriages! No wonder Louis L’Amour gave the Mancos Valley a special place in his heart and novels.
At 7,000 feet elevation Mancos sits on the cusp of mountains and forests where you can camp, fish, mountain bike and hike. A few miles to the west is Mesa Verde National Park – a World Heritage site. The Town of Mancos is an historic community that retains its pride in history with several buildings on the State and National Historic Registers. The downtown business district offers visitors art galleries, top notch dining options, a cidery, coffee houses and one of the oldest continuously operating bars in Colorado.
Things to do
History and Heritage Grand Avenue is lined with historic buildings that currently house famous restaurants like farm-to-table Olio, Missy’s, Moondog Cafe & Bakery and the Columbine Bar and Grill, one of the oldest continuously operating bars in Colorado.
Arts Grand is also home to numerous galleries where our vast artisan community sell their unique creations. Don’t miss Kilgore American Indian Art, Raven House Gallery, Artisans of Mancos and The Painted Turtle.
Mancos Creative District spans several blocks in the historic downtown and is home to the historic Opera House and the thriving Mancos Common Press. They sponsor the annual BurroFest, a unique event that combines the antics of burros and their handlers with interactive art.
Outdoor Adventure The Mancos Valley is a playground for a wide variety of outdoor pursuits. If you are more interested in a driving tour of the area, check out these day trip destinations.
Food and Beverage With a main street parade, cider and beer tastings at Fenceline Cider and Mancos Brewing Company, live music, food trucks, an Olde Fashioned Christmas and more, Mancos is your hometown all year long!
Plan your trip
You’ll also find many lodging options in Mancos. Whether you’re looking for the luxury and comfort of a mountain lodge, a simple motel room for the whole family or a place to park your RV, Mancos has it all!
For more information, visit Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce.