Durango (Colorado) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
home rule municipality in and county seat of La Plata County, Colorado, United States
About Durango (Colorado)
Durango is perhaps most famous for the historic narrow gauge railroad that connects Durango withSilverton. It is the largest town in southwest Colorado with a population of about 16,000. The people in Durango are very friendly and down to earth. Durango is a short drive from theFour Corners, where New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado meet. The surrounding landscape of Durango is diverse, spanning from red sandstone bluffs of the Animas River Valley to jagged peaks of the San Juan Mountains, a few of which rise to elevations over 14,000 feet. Durango is 6,512 feet above sea level. Durango has a long, rich history. The city was founded in 1880 by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. By July 1882, tracks to Silverton were completed and the train began transporting both freight and passengers.
Top Attractions in Durango (Colorado)
Explore the best things to see and do in Durango (Colorado):
- ★Durango Arts Center
- ★Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad
- ★Fort Lewis College
- ★Historic Durango
- ★Powerhouse Science Center
- ★Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort
- ★Rafting and Jeep Tours
- ★Rock Climb & Rappel
Where to Eat in Durango (Colorado)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴636 Main Ave
- 🍴Bar D Chuckwagon
- 🍴Durango Diner
- 🍴East By Southwest
- 🍴Gazpacho New Mexican Restaurant y Cantina
- 🍴Olde Schoolhouse Cafe
Where to Stay in Durango (Colorado)
- 🏨Apple Orchard Inn
- 🏨Comfort Inn & Suites
- 🏨Doubletree Hotel
- 🏨Durango Downtown Inn
- 🏨Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
- 🏨General Palmer Hotel
Durango (Colorado) Travel Guide Sections
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