Things to do & places to visit in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, United States

Pagosa Springs city in Colorado, United States. Timezone: America/Denver, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 7:07.

Top things to do (21)

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5.0 Pagosa Escape Zone (474 reviews)
- Fun Family Activity
Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games • Game & Entertainment Centers

You and your group of 2-8 people have 60 minutes to find clues, decipher codes & solve puzzles in order to figure your way out of the room before time runs out...DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES??? *We have 3 themed rooms to choose from* Located downtown at 175 PAGOSA STREET See more..
5.0 Piedra River Trail (253 reviews)
- Amazing views most beautiful hike I’ve been on
Hiking Trails

So worth the drive! We were a little confused at first bc address on trip advisor takes you to an intersection if you ask it to guide you there. From that intersection you have to keep going for 20 minutes, your cell phone will lose service so that’s probably why it won’t pinpoint exact location. We were amazed by views on our way up trail and on trail. Just walked in about 1 mile bc we had kids. See more..
5.0 San Juan Sports Massage (245 reviews)
- Miracle Hands by Marcus
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Spas

San Juan Sports Massage provides therapeutic massage customized for your active lifestyle. Our treatment technique combines a mixture of energy, relaxation styles and deep tissue massage in order to make each massage unique and specific to the problem, whether it is muscular or stress-related. See more..
5.0 Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts (104 reviews)
- New York quality performances in a small town.
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Art Galleries • Theaters

The Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts is one of the area’s largest cultural attractions, devoted to all aspects of the arts. Home of Thingamajig Theatre company, the center is continuously offering professional theatre to the Pagosa Springs area. It is located adjacent to U.S. 160 in Pagosa Springs just east of Piedra Road. See more..
5.0 Antiques on Main LLC (17 reviews)
- A Treasure "box"
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Antique Shops

Antiques on Main is the place to start or finish any collection!! Located in Historical Downtown Pagosa Springs Colorado!!! Over 200 consignors!! New arrivals daily!! Please swing by when you are visiting our beautiful town!! Open later than 2 on Sundays only during the SUMMER!! PLEASE REMEMBER ALL HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE THANK YOU!! See more..
5.0 Yamaguchi Park (10 reviews)
- Super Nice River Access
Parks

This place is great, its free, and it allows you direct access to the river and even a hot pool or two if you want to soak. See more..
5.0 Wolf Creek Pass Overlook (8 reviews)
- Absolutely stunning view to endless forest and valley
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts

Just right off of the highway is a large parking area with stunning views to endless forest and valley. Great rock formations as well. You can see beautiful lakes and green fields. Several mountain ranges. They put up very tall metal fence/railing, which makes photo taking a big difficult. You could tell it used to have a low rock wall. Probably for safety reasons, otherwise it would make a great photo op spot for sure. Definitely take a few minutes to take in the views. Worth a stop over. See more..
5.0 East Side Market (8 reviews)
- Awesome!
Spent < 1 hour Flea & Street Markets • Farmers Markets
Took my 20 yr old daughter and we both loved the market! We bought metal art, a wooden lazy-Susan, some earrings, gorgeous granite “forever candles” and other goodies!! Loved the country music and food trucks, too! See more..
5.0 SHY RABBIT Contemporary Arts (7 reviews)
- A favorite place to take guests in Pagosa Springs
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Art Galleries

Established in 2004 by D. Michael & Denise Coffee, SHY RABBIT has gained notoriety for its contribution to the advancement of contemporary art and art education in Southwest Colorado, and for the high quality of its exhibitions. “SHY RABBIT has succeeded in establishing the gallery as a premier contemporary art venue known not only for its support of emerging regional artist but also established, nationally known artists.” - J. Masterjohn, Durango TelegraphArtist Workshops and Professional Artists Development courses are also available for novice and professional artists alike. See more..
5.0 Pagosa Springs History Museum (4 reviews)
- Really interesting museum - must visit!
Monday: Spent < 1 hour History Museums

We stumbled into this museum by accident and really enjoyed our 30-45 minutes there! Such an interesting past with so many authentic artifacts and photos! Really allowed us to imagine life in the past in Pagosa Springs! See more..
4.5 Hot Springs At The Springs Resort (1.251 reviews)
- Hot Time in the Old Town
Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Hot Springs & Geysers

The Springs Resort is nestled along the bank of the beautiful San Juan River in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, offering 25 therapeutic soaking pools of varying temperatures, each fed with the rich mineral water of our record-holding world's deepest geothermal hot spring. Open year-round, daily and annual passes are available to both traveling and local guests. Our on-site Bath House provides locker rooms, showers, retail shopping, and the opportunity to rent lockers, towels, robes, and family-style cabanas. Hotel guests gain 24-hour pools access, and our Pahgosa Spa offers massage treatments and facials. Create lasting memories and savor one-of-a-kind experiences at The Springs Resort. See more..
4.5 Treasure Falls (1.071 reviews)
- Great family hike!
Waterfalls

During March it was still covered with ice and fairly slippery/muddy. But a 5 year old and a 42 year old without hiking shoes made it so you can too. It was about 30 minutes round trip. 10 minutes out of Pagosa Springs. Partially melted. 100% worth it! See more..
4.5 Wolf Creek Ski Resort (812 reviews)
- Perfect Ski Resort for a family!
Monday: Spent More than 3 hours Ski & Snowboard Areas

This little-known ski resort boasts the highest snowfall totals in all of Colorado. See more..
4.5 Piedra Falls (171 reviews)
- Amazing adventure
Waterfalls

You won’t find a crowd here! These falls are a little of the beaten path. The views and on the drive are amazing but it is a long dirt road. I think a lot of people stop before they reach the falls because it does seem a long way. Once there, it’s a small hike through the woods and these falls are intense but the rocks keep the run off safe and swim/wadeable if you chose to do so. Note, the water is cold! See more..
4.5 San Juan River Walk (125 reviews)
- Beautiful, safe, refreshing, fun
Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails

I'd been driving for 3 days. I was so tired but needed something to take me from road-weary to vacation-ready. This is such a tranquil place. Architectural features such as bridges and buildings blend aesthetically into the beautiful scenery. Walking paths are concrete if you want (beware of skateboards and bikes). The sounds of the bubbling water mixed with the laughter of people tubing, kayaking, fishing, swimming or just soaking. If you're lucky you can find an occasional spot where the thermal water is piped in for casual (and free) soaks. The wild animals are tame enough for wonderful photos. It's a great place to bring a lunch and just sit at the many tables. It's great for a 10 minute break or an entire day. See more..
4.5 Diamond Hitch Stables (89 reviews)
- Great trip
Equestrian Trails

Multi- Family of 12 from 2 years of age and up took the hour long trail ride! Great experience and loads of fun. Horses were so gentle and made the riding experience greater. It has been years since I have rode a horse and they made me feel secure. Safety was a top priority and they made sure the kids knew what to do and that they had fun. Highly recommend and would like to go on a longer trail ride next time See more..
4.5 Fourmile Falls Trail (75 reviews)
- Great day hike
Hiking Trails

The is a good, moderately hard day hike. We found the trailhead just fine. The bathrooms at the trailhead were closed due to COVID, so prepare for that. The hike starts downhill and finishes uphill. Be ready to be out of breath and to have your heart pumping if you're not acclimated to the altitude. The first waterfall was at low flow--not a whole lot of water coming down, but a cool place to visit nonetheless. After the first waterfall, another good, hard 10-15 minutes up the trail brings you to the top of the 2nd waterfall. There are pools to soak in at this higher waterfall. The drop off at the top of the fall, which you have to climb down to, is a pretty scary several hundred feet. See more..
4.5 Lobo Overlook / Radio Tower (47 reviews)
- Top of the World!
Spent More than 3 hours Lookouts • Scenic Drives

We drove to Wolf Creek Ski area and it was like a ghost town. So, we went up to the Lobo Overlook which was really a spectacular view. It was very windy so we didn't have our picnic there, but on a not so windy day it would be great! Enjoy the drive and the view! See more..
4.5 Pagosa Museum (42 reviews)
- A true treasure in Pagosa Springs
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

We stopped at the history museum during our get away in Pagosa Springs. What a delightful treasure trove! Mary, our tour guide, was just delightful. There was a quilt exhibit that month. The quilts were inspiring. The entire experience was wonderful. We would recommend this museum to people who appreciate the past and our history in the U.S.? See more..
4.5 Elwood Pass (31 reviews)
- Great Ride!
Off-Road & ATV Trails

We rented a Jeep from Overland Adventure in Pagosa Springs. We took it up Elwood Pass. SOOO much to see and so worth it. If you aren't familiar with 4 wheeling I don't recommend you attempt this without someone that is a good driver in the mountains. Kids 9 and 11 had a lot of fun. We got out and stopped at several places. We did stop at Silver Falls. So again need a 4 wheel drive vehicle and need to be familiar with 4WD. See more..
4.5 Handcrafted Interiors Art Gallery (29 reviews)
- I love this place!
Art Galleries

I've been to Pagosa 3 times and I look forward to going here each time. She has great taste, talented artists - some fine craftsman and others more whimsical in nature. I wish I lived closer and that I could purchase half of the inventory! See more..
4.5 Piedra River Hot Springs (20 reviews)
- A gem
Hot Springs & Geysers

Mineral hot springs located near Pagosa Springs. See more..
4.5 Opal Lake Trail (18 reviews)
- Look Out for the Cows!
Hiking Trails

There were many cows around the road with some in it for the last 1/2 mile to the trailhead. The trail was very pretty. A number of people were sitting around the lake enjoying the afternoon. They all told us you could not make it all the way around the lake as there were no trails through the trees. So we went all the way around the lake. Every once in a while you came across a horse trail, you just had to keep your eyes open. Made for a better afternoon as we got to see more of the area. See more..
4.5 Reservoir Hill Park (16 reviews)
- Beautiful under snow, lots of places to hike and snowshoe
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails

Highlights: Not far from the town center (a 5- to 10-minute walk uphill). Views of the whole surroundings and mountains. Beautiful trees (great job from the city to trim them and protect the eco system - you can read all about it on several placards in the forest). Cool picnic areas (one secluded in addition to the pavilion). The disk golf was closed but it makes sense during Covid. Lowlights: None. See more..
4.5 Rainbow Hot Springs (16 reviews)
- A fabulous destination for a hike
Hot Springs & Geysers

Hikers can look forward to a good soak at these popular hot springs, which are set in rock beside the West Fork of the San Juan River. See more..
4.5 Town Park (10 reviews)
- LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our Town Park
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Parks

Great place for families, events, picnics, and just relaxing! We are so fortunate to have such a great park in our town for everyone to enjoy!!! See more..
4.5 Sheep Creek Trail (8 reviews)
- Keep walking until you find the springs
Hiking Trails

Scenic hiking trail leading to Piedra River Hot Springs. See more..
4.5 Memory Lane Antiques (7 reviews)
- Good place
Spent 1-2 hours Antique Shops

Lots to chose from here with decent prices, staff was friendly. Good pace to go and look for antiques or to just blow off some time. See more..
4.5 Silver Falls (6 reviews)
- A great hike and view
Spent 1-2 hours Waterfalls

A beautiful area to see and to hike. You can keep going g past the falls to many other areas. Some require 4 wheel vehicles See more..
4.0 Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park (228 reviews)
- Go see it!
Monday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas

The feeding time tour was really interesting - the guide shared a lot of information about each animal (even though a rainstorm was moving in). These are animals that cannot survive in the wild, and daily feedings must cost a small fortune. Some of the animals have been in the care of the park for 15 years or more, and they all appeared very well cared for. Educational and fun. See more..