Durango and Silverton Railroad and other Durango, CO Things to Do Tips

Durango Station

The Durango and Silverton Railroad offers a 90 mile round trip excursion through the rugged San Juan Mountains from Durango to Silverton. The scenery along the railroad is among the best in Colorado. The journey will take about 9 hours. There are 2 excursions at 8:30 am and 9:00 am and they return by 6:30pm at night. It is well worth the time and money. I highly recommend it!!! For more pictures and information please click here Durango & Silverton RR Scenery Travelogue

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Phone: 1-888-TRAIN07
Address: Main Avenue
Directions: The Station is located at the corner of Main Ave and E. 5th Street; Tickets are $60 per person; Parking at the Durango Station will cost $5 to $7
Website: www.durangotrain.com

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Things To Do: Downtown Durango

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Written by Easty

on Jun 17, 2004

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Durango

There were many nice shops in downtown Durango, including bookstores and clothing stores. Main Avenue had many bars and saloons, which is needed in the wild west. It is a great area to spend a couple of hours.

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Directions: Main Ave Durango

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Things To Do: Rafting the Animas River

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Written by Easty

on Jun 17, 2004

Animas River

Durango is located on the Animas River. This river between Durango and Silverton was quite rough. I didn't see any rafters on my railroad excursion, so I don't know whether they allow rafting on that part of the river or it was too early. However, there was a hut on Main Ave offering rafting packages. i would imagine that you would have to be an expert rafter to go on the Animas River.

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Things To Do: Animas River Walk

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Written by Easty

on Jun 17, 2004

Animas River Walkway

The city of Durango put a walkway along the Animas River throughout the city. It is a great place to take an evening walk.

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Directions: Along the Animas River

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Things To Do: Hotel Strater

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Written by Easty

on Jun 17, 2004

Hotel Strater

This is the oldest hotel in Durango, which was finished in 1893. The hotel has a good collection of antique items from Durango's past. Included with the hotel is the famous Diamond Belle Saloon. Please note that I am listing this as a must see activity because I did not stay in this hotel.

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Phone: 970-247-9931
Address: 699 Main Ave
Directions: Downtown Durango.
Website: www.strater.com

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Things To Do: Horse Ranches

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Written by Easty

on Jun 17, 2004

Horse Ranch in Durango

There were many horse ranges in the area just north of Durango going along the Million Dollar Highway (US 550). Some of these ranches are guest ranches.

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Directions: Rte 550 north of Durango

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Things To Do: Mesa Verde National Park

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Written by Easty

on Jun 17, 2004

Mesa Verde Cliff Dwelling