Zip code 81522 | Time zone MST (UTC-7) Area code 970 | |
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A winter s drive through gateway colorado on the western slope of the rocky mountains
Gateway is an unincorporated community and a U.S. Post Office located in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. The Gateway Post Office has the ZIP Code 81522.
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- A winter s drive through gateway colorado on the western slope of the rocky mountains
- Geography
- Arts and culture
- References
A post office called Gateway has been in operation since 1903. The community most likely was named for a rock formation near the original town site.
Geography
Gateway is located at 38°40′40″N 108°58′48″W (38.677661,-108.980264).
Arts and culture
Gateway is home to the Gateway Canyons Resort and Auto Museum. Established by Discovery Channel founder John S. Hendricks, this resort claims to blend in naturally to the landscape that surrounds it. Tourists may enjoy kayaking, off-road tours, guided fly-fishing, horseback riding, air tours and more at the Gateway Canyons Resort. To the north lies The Palisade, a three-mile (4.8-km) long butte.
Gateway Canyons resort is host to several foot races each year and a large bike race that attracts some of the best riders from around the country.
