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Durango CO Tourism and Sightseeing
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Where is Durango Colorado?
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Durango Colorado
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Durango Colorado Tourism At a GlanceBest Time to Visit Durango Colorado
Summer is really the best time to visit, especially if you are a steam locomotive enthusiast. Between May and October the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad does four round-trips daily. The depot is at 479 Main Ave. at the south end of town. The fare is $53 round-trip. They recommend that you reserve tickets at least two weeks in advance by calling (970) 247-2733. Shorter trips that cover the highlights of the route run between late November and early May - once daily starting at 10 a.m. and costing $42. Mountain biking and hiking are other popular area activities. Click Here to find hotels in Durango. If you need additional visitor information for Durango, Click Here. Average Durango Weather
Scenic Durango is sprinkled with snow through much of the winter, with average low temperatures from October through May falling below freezing and a little bit of precipitation every month. January is the chilliest month with average lows dipping to six degrees Fahrenheit. June, July, and August have warm days with average highs in the 80s. But, take a light jacket, even during the summer evening lows dip into the 40s. Transportation
United Airlines, America West, Continental, and Rio Grande Airlines all service La Plata Airport, 15 miles from Durango. Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and National car rental companies all have airport outlets. While you can take the Greyhound Bus to Durango, unless you are a hiker, youll need a car once you get there. Public transportation is limited to a city shuttle. In-Season Costs
Many hotels double their rates during the popular summer months when a budget room can cost as much as $80. Since the invasion of telecommuting tech workers with their craving for latte and sun-dried tomatoes hit Durango, the average meal price rose in accordance with their upscale tastes. Expect to spend $8-10 on breakfast, and around $25 for a full meal in the evening. Colorado Tourism - Durango Attractions, Activities and Day Trips
Mild to Wild Rafting at 53 Rio Vista Circle in Durango offers numerous day- and half-day trips in the area. In addition to tame, trips they offer some rafting experiences for thrill seekers. Contact them at 800-567-6745 for information, cost and reservations. Colorado Mountain Expeditions, at 3635 C. R. 301 in Durango, offers horse-packing trips, hiking excursions and fishing trips. Call them toll free at 877-600-COLO for schedules and further information. Nearby Vallecito Lake has a full-service marina with boat rentals tackle, bait, licenses, and rental rods available. Theres even a skating trail.
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Things to do in Durango CO, Sightseeing and Durango CO Tourism
Durango CO Tourism - Planning a Durango CO Vacation
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Some of the most popular Durango CO tourist attractions that list on our site include Mesa Verde National Park Fun activities in Durango CO include Double Star Observatory and Rocket Drive-In.
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Mesa Verde National Park
National Park
Category: Mancos National Park near Durango, Colorado
Description of this Durango area Attraction: Mesa Verde, Spanish for "green table", offers an unparalleled opportunity to see and experience a unique cultural and physical landscape. The culture represented at Mesa Verde reflects more than 700 years of history. From approximately A.D. 600 through A.D. 1300 people lived and flourished in communities throughout the area, eventually building elaborate stone villages in the sheltered alcoves of the canyon walls. Today most people call these sheltered villages "cliff dwellings". The cliff dwellings represent the last 75 to 100 years of occupation at Mesa Verde. In the late 1200s within the span of one or two generations, they left their homes and moved away.
The archeological sites found in Mesa Verde are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States. Mesa Verde National Park offers visitors a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people. Scientists study the ancient dwellings of Mesa Verde, in part, by making comparisons between the Ancestral Pueblo people and their contemporary indigenous descendants who still live in the Southwest today. Twenty-four Native American tribes in the southwest have an ancestral affiliation with the sites at Mesa Verde.
To fully enjoy Mesa Verde National Park, plan to spend a day or two exploring its world-class archeological sites as well as its beautiful landscape. The entrance to the park is 9 miles east of Cortez and 35 miles west of Durango in Southwestern Colorado on US Highway 160.
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Twilight View Ski-In Condos, Non Smoking Rooms
Durango, CO slopeside vacation ski condos, open all year
Category: Durango Vacation Rental in Colorado
Description of this Durango Accommodation: Vacation lodging at Purgatory, where you can relax like a local at home, instead of a cramped hotel room. Overlooking the majestic Rocky Mountains, Twilight View specializes in bringing a piece of Colorado's beauty to every one of our guests. Each condo has its own individual style, reflecting the owners tastes. With every condo's beautiful panaramic view, you won't want to leave.
These year-round vacation condos are quietly nestled at the base of Durango Mountain Resort, within walking distance to lifts (ski in/ski out), shops and restaurants. The 1 and 2 bedroom units have private decks with spectacular views. All have cable TV/VCR with HBO, fireplace, full kitchen and hot tub. Soak in the Jacuzzi tub after a day outdoors and be amazed at our beautiful sunsets on the Twilight Peaks. Skiing, hiking and mountain biking are popular ways visitors experience the great outdoors. Enjoy the serenity you just can't get in the city.
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