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Durango is a small town in Colorado but tis well worth a stop over or visit if you get a chance.
There is an old steam train operating from the town - Durango to Silverton - which takes about 3 hours and goes through some of the most beautiful scenery in the area. Ok so its touristy...but hey I'm a tourist.
Durango is near the Indian reservation area of Mesa Verde and it has a fantastic collection of old indian dwellings built into the cliffs and is not only a must see activity its a MUST MUST see activity. |
Durango - Silverton This is a great day out - travel on the old steam train from Durango to Silverton. It takes about 3 hours but the scenery will keep you interested all the way. Silverton is an old mining town and this was the mai mode of transport to the mine well into the last centuary.
One tip though is to come pack by coach rather than by rail....well 3 hours on a steam train is enough propably even if you are into trainspotting which I certainly am not....besides if you get the coach back you get to see the scenery from a different perspective. The whole deal costs about $65 and is well worth it.
Silverton itself is not that inspiring but with a little imagination you can visualise what it must have been like in the tough mining days...you can even go panning for gold or do a mine tour if you are staying overnight there. |
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EllenH Sun Dec 18, 2005 00:32 UTC
I just don't know about a haunted hotel room being fun..... i think we might have to meet you in Dublin for a guinness if it is convenient. | LBKesner Sat Jul 30, 2005 23:35 UTC
Beautiful Colorado pictures! |
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