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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

May 9, 2008

Our first taste of Durango was when we stayed at the Country Sunshine B&B, and we loved everything about our stay so much we decided to move to Durango from out of state. We stayed at this B&B a...more

Country Sunshine Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 stars
ann arbor michigan
May 9, 2008

We have stayed a B & Bs all over the US and Canada, and Country Sunshine was the best. Jodi and Walter go out of their way to make you feel at home, and their breakfasts are fantastic. They...more

Cyprus Cafe

4 of 5 stars
Colorado
May 8, 2008

Had lunch here during the Wine Experience. It was wonderful! The service was impeccable, the shrimp, bread and wine were very good. I'm only sorry we didn't return for dinner! My friend had squash...more

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