Towaoc, Colorado travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Towaoc is a small town on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation in Southwestern Colorado, in the Rocky Mountains region of the United States of America.

2 things to do · 2 places to eat

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Best things about Towaoc

Ute Mountain Tribal Park

Informative tours on cliff dwellers and native tribes along with wall paintings and petroglyphs in their natural state.

Ute Mountain Casino and Hotel

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Aug and Jan. (climate data from nearby Mesa Verde National Park)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
CEZ Cortez Municipal Airport, Cortez — 9 mi away. Directions
DRO Durango La Plata County Airport, Durango — 54 mi away. Directions
ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport, Albuquerque — 191 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Ute Mountain Tribal Park
Lunch Main Street Brewery
Afternoon Ute Mountain Casino and Hotel
Dinner Kuchu's

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder