Montrose is the gateway to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument, surrounded by thousands of acres of fruit orchards. Winter activities include snowmobiling, ice fishing, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing. Hiking, river rafting, horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating and golf are some of the summer opportunities.
The Fort Eagle Tail Trading Post and Museum is located five miles east of Montrose on U.S. 50, near the entrance to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Monument. This is a re-creation of an 1830's fur trading post.
The Montrose County Historical Museum is housed in the old Denver and Rio Grande Train Depot. Exhibits include the settlement and history of the area, old newspapers, a tool collection and an extensive collection of farm machinery.
The Ute Indian Museum in Montrose is located in the last home of the Ute Chief Ouray and his wife Chipeta, who is buried on the grounds. A collection featuring artifacts from the Ute tribe is on display. The grounds include the Chief Ouray Memorial Park, Chipeta's Crypt, and a native plant garden.
Address: Ute Indian Museum, 17253 Chipeta Road, Box 1736, Montrose, CO 81402-1736, United States
Phone: 1 (970) 249-3098, Fax: 1 (970) 252-8741
Hours:
9am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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