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All the United States Colorado Dolores

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Dolores

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Dolores, Colorado

Updated October 19, 2023

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Canyons of the Ancients

Dolores, Colorado

Canyons of the Ancients

A breathtaking array of ancient Pueblo structures and artifacts counterintuitively preserved by neglect.
82 degree turquoise water boils forth from a pool seemingly carved out of the snow.

Dolores, Colorado

Geyser Spring Trail

Colorado's only true geyser is hidden within the San Juan National Forest.

Dolores, Colorado

Memorial Rock

A boulder so big and tough, they had to turn it into a landmark.
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‘Creations from Mufflers’

Cortez, Colorado

'Creations from Mufflers'

A whimsical roadside community of little metal people.
5 miles from Dolores
Fresh snow accentuates a warm ancient Puebloan city.

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Mesa Verde National Park

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.
20 miles from Dolores
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