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Durango, Colorado
Population: 13,922
Located in La Plata County
Once a frontier mining town, established in 1881, Durango is set on the Animas River in the after shadows of the San Juan Mountains. Here, at the edge of a great desert mesa, warm breezes meet the cool lush forests of the mountains that frame the community with spectacular scenery. Classic 19th century hotels, Victorian architecture, saloons and hitching posts give downtown Main Ave. distinctive charm. It's the doorway to the Animas Valley, where ranches, rolling hills and a story-telling river take us back to the Old West and the romance of the American Frontier. Durango is home to Fort Lewis College, "Colorado's Campus in the Sky". Fort Lewis College is a public liberal arts and science college.
In this mixture of fantastic landscapes, the fun begins. Mesa Verde National Park is 36 miles to the west, with the highest concentration of Native American cliff dwellings in the country. From the desert to the mountains, bikers, hikers, horseback riders and four-wheelers love the diverse terrain. Go from sage and 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 warm and cool climate really pays off. Sunny ski days and plenty of snowfall prevail at Durango Mountain Resort and the Nordic Center. Snowmobile and snowshoe treks are unbeatable for scenery. 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, theater, rodeo, chuck wagon dinners and simple pleasures like strolling the sidewalks.
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