Visiting rural small towns in Colorado during the winter offers a peaceful, picturesque escape, where you can romanticize your life and feel good about boosting rural economies in their slow season.
Mancos, Colorado is known for its small town western charm, lodging and hotels near Mesa Verde National Park, also its proximity to the larger town, Durango. It is a bustling little gateway to the four corners area in the summer and fall, however, in Winter it is a charming little snow-covered town transformed into a winter wonderland, with snow-dusted roofs, quiet streets, and the scent of wood smoke in the crisp mountain air. You’ll find the delightfully renovated boutique lodging of Mesa Verde Motel, warm coffee shops, and locally-owned boutiques and bookstores, a local brewery and cidery with fewer tourists, giving you a more intimate, authentic experience.
M Bar & Coffee awaits you with Hot Toddy’s, grilled cheese and tomato soup, Irish cream coffee delights and cozy whiskey cocktails. Spend all day here reading a book from Hand ’n’ Hand bookstore or bring a friend and play a board game. Slow down this winter and run away to a Hallmark town in Colorado.
Whether you’re looking for snowshoeing and cross country skiing through pristine forests, soaking in natural hot springs in Durango, or simply taking in the serene beauty of snow-capped peaks, there’s a sense of timelessness in this small town. Here winter’s stillness is as much a part of the landscape as the mountains themselves. The slower pace of life makes it easy to unwind, enjoy a hearty meal, and connect with friendly locals who are accustomed to the challenges and beauty of life in the Colorado high country”
