Home of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, about 20 miles southeast of Durango.
Sky Ute Casino Resort
14324 Hwy 172 North, Ignacio, CO 81137
Phone: (970) 563-7777
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Hotel (140 rooms), casino, bowling alley, Seven Rivers steakhouse, indoor pool, mini golf, RV park (season April 1 to mid-November).
Note: The swimming pool is closed for maintenance Nov 10-30, 2026.
Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum
503 Ouray Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137
Phone: (970) 563-9583
Self-guided exhibits on the history, language and culture of the Ute people, plus a gift shop with jewelry and basketware by local artisans. Guided tours 30-45 minutes, max 10 people, advance registration required.
Fox Fire Farms Winery
5513 County Road 321, Ignacio, CO 81137
Phone: (970) 563-4675
The only commercial vineyard and winery in the Durango / Pagosa Springs area, on a 910-acre Centennial Farm. Wine tastings and events.
Seasonal hours: open May 15 to October 31, Thursday-Sunday 1 to 6 PM, Friday nights June to September 6 to 9 PM; closed for the winter November 1 to May 14 (open by appointment in winter).
Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts
465 Goddard Avenue, Ignacio, CO 81137
Phone: (970) 563-4600
Nonprofit community arts center with a co-op gallery showing work by over 30 local artists, plus pottery and art classes for kids and adults.
Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 AM-6 PM, Saturday 10 AM-2 PM.
Lake Capote Recreation Area
398 Highway 151, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 (about 35 miles east of Ignacio on Highway 151)
The Southern Ute Reservation’s top trout-fishing lake, with camping, kayaking, boating, picnic grounds and wildlife viewing. Operated by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.
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