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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
Hesperus Mountain.

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Hesperus Mountain

This jet-infused peak marks the traditional northern boundary of the Navajo nation.
22 miles from Dolores
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