Eagle district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Minturn

Minturn is a town in Eagle district, Colorado, United States, home to about 1,026 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 museums. The must-see places are Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (10 km), Notch Mountain (15 km) and North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO (16 km).

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Minturn, Colorado
Minturn, Eagle district, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Minturn at a glance

Location
Eagle district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 1,026
Coordinates
39.5864° N, 106.4309° W
Places within 50 km
63 (54 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; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Minturn

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Minturn

150 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Minturn. The closest is HIgh Noon Ridge (8 km); the best-known is Notch Mountain (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Minturn

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Minturn. The closest is Middle Lake Trail (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Minturn

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Minturn. The closest is Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Minturn

6 museums within 100 km of Minturn. The closest is Nature Discovery Center/Walking Mountains Science Center (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Minturn

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Minturn. The closest is Mountain Perennial Waterfall Garden (10 km); the best-known is North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Minturn

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Minturn. The closest is Seibert Fountain (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Minturn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Minturn
  2. 10 km Betty Ford Alpine Gardens · garden, Eagle
  3. 21 km North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO · waterfall, Eagle
  4. 23 km Mount Jackson · viewpoint, Eagle
  5. 6 km Mount of the Holy Cross · viewpoint, Eagle
  6. 3 km Notch Mountain · viewpoint, Eagle
  7. 15 km Back to Minturn

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    Within 15 km of Minturn

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Minturn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints41150HIgh Noon Ridge (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1025Middle Lake Trail (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (10 km)
    Museums46Nature Discovery Center/Walking Mountains Science Center (7 km)
    Waterfalls22Mountain Perennial Waterfall Garden (10 km)
    Forts & heritage22Seibert Fountain (10 km)
    Caves11Thunder Cat Cave (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Fishhook Island (39 km)
    Parks01Leadville National Fish Hatchery (51 km)
    Churches01Cathedral Peak (89 km)
    Temples01Wild West Express Coaster (95 km)
    Other attractions01Glenwood Hot Springs Grand Pool (96 km)

    Minturn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Minturn?

    Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (garden, about 10 km), Notch Mountain (viewpoint, about 15 km), North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO (waterfall, about 16 km), Mount of the Holy Cross (viewpoint, about 17 km), Mount Jackson (viewpoint, about 18 km), Eagles Nest Wilderness (nature spot, about 19 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Minturn?

    HIgh Noon Ridge, about 8 km by road; Bachelor Gulch (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Minturn?

    Middle Lake Trail, about 21 km by road; Black Lake Number 1 Dam (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Minturn?

    Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, about 10 km by road; Eagles Nest Wilderness (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Minturn?

    Start in Minturn, visit Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, then North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO, then Mount Jackson, then Mount of the Holy Cross, then Notch Mountain, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Minturn?

    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; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Minturn

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Minturn’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Minturn on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.