Durango Attractions 
Also in southwestern Colorado is the old mining town of Durango (pop. 14,151), which flourished during the gold and silver boom of the 19th century. It is a good base for excursions into the San Juan Mountains. From here the "Million Dollar Highway" (US 550) runs north through magnificent scenery.
Festivals in town include the Durango Cowboy Gathering in the fall. There are numerous hiking and mountain biking trails into the San Juan National Forest.
Festivals in town include the Durango Cowboy Gathering in the fall. There are numerous hiking and mountain biking trails into the San Juan National Forest.
Children's Museum of Durango
The Children's Museum allows hands-on experiences for children that include pretending to grocery shop, recording their own movie, learning about the solar system and playing with "adult" tools for a wood project.
Children's Museum of Durango
802 East Second Ave
Durango, CO 81301
United States
802 East Second Ave
Durango, CO 81301
United States
Phone 1 (970) 259-9234
Fax 1 (970) 259-6320
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Durango Arts Center
The Durango Arts Center is located in downtown Durango. The center features visual arts, theater, dance, live music, and education programs for children and adults.
Durango Arts Center
802 East Second Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
United States
802 East Second Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
United States
Phone 1 (970) 259-2606
Fax 1 (970) 259-6571
Durango Melodrama and Vaudeville
The Durango Melodrama and Vaudeville is located in the Historic Strater Hotel in Durango. Villains are booed while heroines and heroes are applauded in live vaudeville productions.
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Another attraction is the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, on which old-time trains run up the narrow valley of the Animas River into the San Juan National Forest.
A Railroad Museum was recently added, with exhibits on the history of the Durango and Silverton.
A Railroad Museum was recently added, with exhibits on the history of the Durango and Silverton.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, founded in 1981, is a confectionery manufacturer based in the old-west town of Durango. The factory produces 300 chocolate candies and other confectionery products.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
265 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
United States
265 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
United States
Phone 1 (970) 259-0554
Fax 1 (970) 259-5895
Hours
June 4 to August 23
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | ||||
| Close |
Soaring Tree Top Adventures
Soaring Tree Top Adventures allows visitors to traverse cables on a zipline course. The 22 zipline course takes visitors through alpine mountains, Aspen forests and across the Animas River.
Strater Hotel
The Strater is a historic hotel in Durango built in 1887. The four-story brick building has a large collection of American Victorian walnut antiques, and a fine dining restaurant called Henry's.
Strater Hotel
699 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301-5423
United States
699 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301-5423
United States
Phone 1 (970) 247-4431
Fax 1 (970) 259-2208
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Toh-Atin Gallery
The Toh-Atin Gallery in Durango specializes in Native American and Southwestern art. Items on display include Navajo rugs and weavings, Indian jewelry, Native American Indian baskets, Mata Ortiz pottery, Alaskan ivory carvings, and original Southwest paintings.
Toh-Atin Gallery
145 West Ninth Street, Box 2329
Durango, CO 81301-2329
United States
145 West Ninth Street, Box 2329
Durango, CO 81301-2329
United States
Phone 1 (970) 247-8277
Fax 1 (970) 247-8230
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
