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Visiting Durango, CO


Once a frontier mining town, Durango draws thousands of tourists year-round for the myriad outdoor recreational activities and scenic beauty. Mountain bikers, rafters, kayakers, horseback riders, rock climbers, hikers, campers, hunters and fishermen are drawn to the two-million acre San Juan National Forest and to the San Juan mountains, the largest range in the Rockies. But the city's biggest tourist draw is a nine-hour historic train ride in a vintage steam locomotive. The Durango and... more » Once a frontier mining town, Durango draws thousands of tourists year-round for the myriad outdoor recreational activities and scenic beauty. Mountain bikers, rafters, kayakers, horseback riders, rock climbers, hikers, campers, hunters and fishermen are drawn to the two-million acre San Juan National Forest and to the San Juan mountains, the largest range in the Rockies. But the city's biggest tourist draw is a nine-hour historic train ride in a vintage steam locomotive. The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which hauled precious metals in the 1880s, now takes tourists for a 47-mile, open-air journey through mountains and forests and past abandoned mines to historic Silverton and back. Children and train buffs will relish the chance to climb into a locomotive and pore over railroad memorabilia at the railroad's museum. Skiers flock to the Durango Mountain Resort in winter, which also offers hiking, fishing, rafting and horseback riding in warmer months. Slow down your pace with a stroll past splendidly restored Victorian buildings in historic Downtown Durango and wind up a very active weekend in a local brewpub or saloon. « less
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Country Sunshine Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 stars
new mexico
Nov 8, 2009

Do NOT stay in one of myriad characterless hotel/motels in Durango, when you can spend your vacation in a lodge-like atmosphere with grand views, a hearty breakfast, delicious dessert, and inn-keepers...more

Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers

5 of 5 stars
New Mexico
Nov 8, 2009

We have found that on our vacations, it is hard to find something fun to do in the evenings outdside of just "going out to dinner". The Bar D was a great mix of food and entertainment and we had a...more

Durango Lodge

4 of 5 stars
Smithan, the Netherlands
Nov 8, 2009

We decided on this hotel bevause of its perfect location for the Durango/Silverton railroad. Turned out to be an absolute winner. Checkin was swift and the room was real clean and spacious. Good view...more

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