Montrose Colorado, Vistor Information

Montrose Colorado is the type of area people think about when they hear “Colorado”. Situated in southwestern Colorado on the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains, Montrose is home to the Black Canyon National Park and offers scenic mountains, valleys, canyons, mesas, lakes and rivers, plus all the recreational activities that accompany these natural wonders such as hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, camping, boating and more. Montrose has mild summers and winters with minimal snow accumulation in the city, making a great four season playground.

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Come in and take a look for yourself! Many who have visited Montrose and the surrounding area return year after year or relocate seeking to enjoy the small town atmosphere and relaxing lifestyle Montrose County provides.

Located in the center of the Uncompahgre Valley with over 260 Days of Sunshine Per Year!

Elevation: 5794 – High enough to stay cool & low enough to grow fruit!

Montrose Transportation:

• Flights during the winter to Houston, Chicago, Newark and Dallas (subject to change)
• 3 flights daily to Denver
• By car via Interstate 70, US 50 & US 550:
  • Denver: 5-1/2 hours
  • Grand Junction: 1-1/4 hours
  • Colorado Springs: 5-1/2 hours

Montrose Recreation:

• Exceptional and modern public library
• Public indoor/outdoor swimming pool
• 200 acres of public parks
• Nationally ranked skate park
• Health, archery and gun clubs
• More than 14 miles of paved bike/walking paths and growing
• Tennis courts
• Cimarron Railroad Exhibit
• BMX Racing Track
• Miles of biking and walking trails

Montrose Colorado Culture And Annual Events

• Historic Downtown – founded in 1882
• The Montrose Children’s Museum
• Ute Indian Museum and Ouray Memorial Park
• Montrose Historical Museum
• Magic Circle Theatre
• 2nd Sunday Cinema
• Two hot air balloon events
• County Fair and Rodeo
• Great American Summer Salute
• Best of the West Food Fest
• Winter Carnival at Cerro Summit
• Park Avenue Dance Works