One of the Southwest’s friendliest and

most enchanting  -  mountain towns…

Durango is the little town that’s big on  FUN!

Ride back into history on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.  Visit Mesa Verde National Park.  Get an authentic taste of the old southwest at a chuckwagon dinner, rodeo or honky-tonk saloon.  Visit our art galleries, unique shops, restaurants and try your luck at a nearby casino.

Our mountains, rivers and lakes provide the perfect playground for the active traveler… or the perfect mountain retreat for those looking to get away from it all.  Experience the thrill of alpine skiing.  Explore mountain trails on horse, bike or foot.  Run the rapids in a raft or kayak.

Take part in one of the many special events

Durango has to offer throughout the year.  Mountain bike races through mountains, kayak races on the river, events dedicated to the cowboy culture, zany winter carnivals and more await you.

In this mixture of fantastic landscapes, the fun begins.Mesa Verde National Park is
36 miles to the west, with thehighest concentration of Native American cliff dwellings
in the country - rated the #1 monument in the world by theCondÈ Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards.  From the Desert to the mountains, bikers, hikers, horseback riders and four-wheelers love the diverse terrain.  Go from sage to sandstone to the high alpine San Juan National Forest, where 13,000 foot peaks, pine carpeted hillsides and the pristine Animas River create a wilderness playground.  Experience
it by way of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, the town’s most notable historic treasure.

In winter, the climate really pays off.  Sunny ski days andplenty of snowfall prevail
at Purgatory Resort and the nordic center.  Snowmobile and snowshoe treks are unbeatable forscenery.  Enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides and the festive atmosphere that the snow brings to town.  In Durango, each season delivers its own kind of fun.  There are events, festivals, rodeo, theater, chuckwagon dinners, carriage rides and simple pleasures like strolling the sidewalks.