Delta district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Cedaredge

Cedaredge is a town in Delta district, Colorado, United States, home to about 2,183 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sweitzer State Park (28 km), Grand Mesa (32 km) and Crater Peak (34 km).

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Cedaredge at a glance

Location
Delta district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 2,183
Coordinates
38.9016° N, 107.9265° W
Places within 50 km
65 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Cedaredge

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cedaredge

129 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cedaredge. The closest is Cedaredge Overlook (14 km); the best-known is Grand Mesa (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cedaredge

47 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cedaredge. The closest is Fruit Growers Dam (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Cedaredge

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cedaredge. The closest is Surface Creek Livestock Company Silos (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cedaredge

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cedaredge. The closest is Sweitzer State Park (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cedaredge

16 museums within 100 km of Cedaredge. The closest is Pioneer Town Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Cedaredge

7 churches within 100 km of Cedaredge. The closest is Church of the First Born (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cedaredge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 121 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cedaredge
  2. 1 km Surface Creek Livestock Company Silos · heritage site, Delta
  3. 1 km Pioneer Town Museum · museum, Delta
  4. 10 km Fruit Growers Dam · dam, Delta
  5. 18 km Sweitzer State Park · nature spot, Delta
  6. 59 km Grand Mesa · viewpoint, Mesa
  7. 32 km Back to Cedaredge

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cedaredge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints19129Cedaredge Overlook (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3247Fruit Growers Dam (11 km)
    Forts & heritage220Surface Creek Livestock Company Silos (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens517Sweitzer State Park (28 km)
    Museums416Pioneer Town Museum (1 km)
    Churches17Church of the First Born (34 km)
    Waterfalls05Dominguez Falls (51 km)
    Other attractions12Hotel Lake Dam (20 km)
    Treks12Chukar Trail (41 km)

    Cedaredge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cedaredge?

    Surface Creek Livestock Company Silos (heritage site, about 1 km), Pioneer Town Museum (museum, about 1 km), Sweitzer State Park (nature spot, about 28 km), Fruit Growers Dam (dam, about 11 km), Grand Mesa (viewpoint, about 32 km), Crater Peak (peak, about 34 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cedaredge?

    65 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cedaredge?

    Cedaredge Overlook, about 14 km by road; Durkee Ridge (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cedaredge?

    Fruit Growers Dam, about 11 km by road; Womack Number 2 and 3 Dam (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cedaredge?

    Surface Creek Livestock Company Silos, about 1 km by road; Fort Uncompahgre (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cedaredge?

    Start in Cedaredge, visit Surface Creek Livestock Company Silos, then Pioneer Town Museum, then Fruit Growers Dam, then Sweitzer State Park, then Grand Mesa, and drive back — about 121 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cedaredge?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Cedaredge

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