Suburban Studios near Mesa Verde

The 2-star Travelodge Cortez offers free in room Wi-Fi and cable TV. A free continental breakfast is served each morning in the lobby. The property is located 9 miles from the Mesa Verde National Park. The 700-year-old ruins allow for a step back in time amidst the luscious Colorado landscape. The KOA Campgrounds, less than two miles away, offers hiking trails, balloon rides, and fantastic views of Mesa Verde. Cortez, Colorado also boasts of the Hovenweep National Monument and the Four Corners Monument, both of which carry the weight of their respective legacies in their amazing architecture. For the best home cooking and chicken fried steaks this side of Colorado, go to Jack & Janelle’s Country Kitchen, where the welcome is warm and you’ll feel like family. For delicious grilled fare and hand-crafted micro brews, take a table at J. Fargo’s Grill & Bar, but if you’re a bigger brew connoisseur, try the Main Street Brewery Restaurant. The unique Pepperhead Restaurant serves Mexican cuisine that showcases chili peppers, and for more traditional Mexican food, Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant is recommended. There are others restaurants that will be able to meet any craving.