You have seen Denver, Telluride, and Pueblo… heck, you may have even driven through Limon a time or two, so you may think you have seen everything Colorado has to offer, right? Wrong! In fact, if you have yet to visit this tiny, isolated, and oh-so unique Colorado village, you have yet to truly experience the Centennial State:

Located in the very southwest corner of Colorado lies the small community of Towaoc, which serves as the capital of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.
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Situated just a half hour away from the iconic Mesa Verde National Park, this Ute Mountain Ute Indian Reservation is home to a few must-visit attractions of its own, including...
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...the Ute Mountain Tribal Park...
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In addition to the pictured cliff, the Ute Tribal Park also features intricate works of Ancestral Puebloan and Ute rock art.

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...nearby Four Corners Monument...
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Have you ever wanted to be in more than one place at once? Now you can!
...and exciting Ute Mountain Casino!
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There is no need to travel out-of-state for gambling fun, as the Ute Mountain Casino offers "Southwestern hospitality, friendly faces, good food & gaming excitement!"
(As if the attractions themselves weren't reason enough to visit, Towaoc is also home to a number of natural gems, like the Sleeping Ute Mountain and Ute Chimney Rock, pictured).
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While the Ute tribe lives a more common and modernized lifestyle, they are still deeply rooted in tradition, which can be seen via the agriculture, art, and fine-pottery scenes.
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For even more of our favorite small towns, check out these 10 Small Towns In Colorado That Offer Nothing But Peace And Quiet!

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