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What Is There To Do In Durango?
Durango is Colorado’s year-round playground! In the spring and summer, hike through fields of Colorado wildflowers, mountain bike endless miles of Colorado bike trails and raft the waters of the Animas River.
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Overview of Durango
With more than 16,000 residents, Durango is the largest town in southwest Colorado. It’s also certainly one of the happiest. Locals are fond of saying that those who choose to live in Durango do so not for fame and fortune, but for the superb quality of life.
Durango sits at 6,512 feet above sea level. The lovely Durango climate is quite mild and moderate, with typical summer daytime highs in the 70s-80s, and nighttime lows in the 50s. Come prepared with light layers in summer, warm layers in winter. Durango is situated a short drive from “Four Corners” – the spot where New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado meet. The surrounding landscape of Durango is diverse and often dramatic, 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. To the west lie arid desert lands, and to the north and east of Durango lies the vast 2 million acre San Juan Forest.
Feed your adventurous side on a Jeep or dogsled tour of the rugged San Juan Mountains. Ski the locals’ favorite terrain at Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory), home to some of the most spectacular views you’ll see from any ski resort in Colorado.
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Durango Attractions
Durango’s beautiful scenery offers extensive activities for outdoor adventure. No matter what season, you can find a plethora of excursions on which to embark. Enjoy glorious powder days on top of Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort during the winter months, and race down the alpine slide or mountain bike during the summer.
The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad snakes through caverns, down canyons, and along cliffs on its way to historic Silverton, promising breathtaking views around every corner. The train follows the Animas River and passes rafters ready to take on rapids. Many of the rafting companies advertise jeep tours into remote regions of our Rockies.
Whether you’re a hiker, camper, mountain biker, nature enthusiast, or one who encompass all of these passions, each day in Durango contains a multitude of opportunities to thrill the everyday explorer.When you stay at the Durango Lodge, you’ll find adventure at your fingertips by simply stepping out the door. We encourage you to find your own expedition and are proud to host all types of sojourners!
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Annual Durango Events
Noel Night
This event pushes the citizens of Durango to shop locally in order to boost the economy in the winter months. Originally this event started as a way to help those affected by the Missionary Fire in 2002, but since then it has become a way for the locals to understand how their buying power affects the city.
Iron Horse Classic
Held during Memorial Day weekend, the Iron Horse Classic is a group of biking events. The most popular event is the 50-mile race against the train, which starts in Durango and ends in Silverton.
Autumn Arts Festival
Held on 2nd Ave, this festival is a chance for artists to display and sell their work. This is also accompanied with live music on the mainstage and food booths surrounding the artists.
Durango Wine Experience
Nothing says “Hello Spring” better than the Durango Wine Experience. This weekend-long event is all about wine and food and benefits a local charity.