Meeker – Things to do, Places to Stay . . .

Visit Meeker – places to stay, things to do . . .

Coming to Meeker in September? We have options for you . . . .

The Meeker Chamber of Commerce maintains a list of available lodging accommodations. (970-878-5510)

Meeker Hotels Full?

We recommend contacting nearby communities:

Rangely  www.rangelychamber.com  970.675.5290

Craig  www.craig-chamber.com   866.322.8436

Rifle  www.riflechamber.com  800.842.2085

Historic Walking Tours

Check Back soon and we’ll have information from the museum on these tours.

Where:  Tours will begin at the White River Museum, 565 Park St., Meeker, CO – There will be free shuttles going hourly between the Meeker Classic Site at the Courthouse (close to the Museum) or you can easily drive there.

What:

Downtown Walking Tour – Tour the charming, historic town of Meeker, Colorado.  With some of the downtown buildings dating back to 1883, strolling the town square and hearing historic facts is a must for the weekend!

Museum Tour – Enjoy a tour through one of the last curio museums in Colorado and a downtown walking tour of the charming, historic town of Meeker, Colorado. The White River Museum is comprised of seven rooms with extensive collections of the pioneers who settled in this area and also the Garrison building that holds the Ute artifacts and stories of the last Army and Indian battle in the United States in 1879. (There were later uprisings but this was the last strategic battle with Indians on their own land.

(Meeker is soon destined to be a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places with thirty-eight eligible buildings.)

SELF GUIDED, FREE TOURS

Rural School Tours: The Rural Schools self-guided tour of Rio Blanco County incorporates schools in and around Meeker and Rangely. The tours are divided into seven “loops.” Only a few schools still stand, yet all 37 historic locations are marked and visible. The Coal Creek School is still standing in the same location it was built over 100 years ago. This school is undergoing historic preservation and is listed on the State and National Registers of historic buildings. Maps can be picked up at the White River Museum and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. Find out more about Rio Blanco County’s Rural School Tours – Click Here

Nestled in the White River Valley of Northwest Colorado, Meeker is home to abundant wildlife, wide open public lands, beautiful snow capped mountains, breathtaking vistas and dramatic cultural history. Flanked by the rugged Flat Tops Wilderness area, the White River flows from its head waters at Trappers lake, through a beautiful valley and the town of Meeker as it journeys westward toward the lower, more arid lands of Rangely and Dinosaur.

Helpful Links to Enjoy Meeker and Rio Blanco County:

Rio Blanco County Historical Society

The Flat Tops Scenic By-Way

ERBM Recreation and Park District

Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce

Dinosaur National Monument