Durango Train - Take a ride
back through time behind a historic coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive.
Enjoy the sites and sounds of yesteryear on the Durango & Silverton Narrow
Gauge Railroad as it winds through 46 miles of the San Juan National Forest to
the old mining town of Silverton, Colorado. Take the whole family aboard for a
great old-fashioned adventure!
Mesa Verde National Park - This is a unique experience - a chance to walk in the actual footsteps of the vanished Anasazi civilization. Explore everything from simple, one-room berths to villages of more than 200 adobe buildings. Mesa Verde has been designated a World Cultural Heritage Site by the United Nations.
Vallecito
Lake - Sheltered in a secluded mountain valley 8,000 feet above the
sea, it is one of the largest and most beautiful bodies of water in Colorado.
Only 23 miles northeast of Durango, Vallecito Lake offers a variety of
recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, fantastic hiking
trails, and horseback riding.
Durango Mountain Resort - Just 25 miles out of town is the most fun you will find in a day resort. Durango Mountain Resort is tucked away in the San Juan Mountains. During the summer, the site offers exceptional hiking opportunities with incredible views of the majestic Needles and La Plata Mountain Ranges. During the ski season, the resort boasts 1,200 ski acres and 85 trails serviced by 11 lifts.
Sky Ute Casino - For a little adult entertainment, check out this casino. Nestled in beautiful Ignacio, Colorado, just 25 minutes from Durango, gamers can enjoy slots and table games 24 hours a day.
Dalton Ranch Golf Club - Set in Durango’s magnificent Animas Valley, this golf oasis offers visitors a rare blend of the river, undulating terrain, and splendid vistas make the Dalton Ranch a grand course to play. This American Links configuration captivates all levels of play with four sets of tees situated on this feisty 7,000-yard layout.
