Durango is a bustling little community tucked in deep in the southwest part of Colorado, right next to the San Juan Mountains. If your idea of a perfect town is one where you can kayak the Animas River (which as it happens flows right through town) or take a four-wheeler deep into the San Juans, you're going to like Durango.
..Read MoreTop rodeo riders from across the U.S. come to the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango to test their mettle against some of the toughest bulls and horses around.
..Read MoreThis summer festival includes orchestra, chamber music, and performances by young artists as well as nationally known musicians and internationally acclaimed soloists. Performances take place against a variety of dramatic mountain backdrops.
..Read MoreHop on board the historical coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive that winds through the spectacular Animas River Valley from Durango to Silverton. Step back in time as you ride over the same tracks that settlers, miners, and cowboys rode 100 years ago.
..Read MoreThe Animas River runs through town. Vallecito Lake lies in a steep and pristine valley northeast of Durango. And the San Juan, Piedra, and Dolores Rivers are all located within a short drive from Durango and boast some of the best fishing in Colorado and the U.S.
..Read MoreLooking for a river to run this summer? Rafters, kayakers, paddlers, tubers, explorers, waders, and kids of all ages, like the Animas River in Durango. It runs right through town and boasts waters ranging from Class V rapids (expert boaters only) on the Upper Animas to a playful Class I (novice, all abilities) above town.
..Read MoreFly high over Durango and the Animas Valley. See the bird's eye view of the gorgeous San Juan Mountains. For more information: Durango Soaring Club, Inc. (970-247-9037; http://www.soardurango.com), 27290 Hwy 550 North; Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures (970-731-8060; http://www.pagosaviews.com), Pagosa Springs; New Air Helicopters (970-259-6247), Flight Line Road, Animas Park, Durango.
..Read MoreYou can explore the mountain by riding the summer chairlift up from the base area through a peaceful mountain forest to the top of Angel's Tread. You can take a round trip ride, or hop off at the top and enjoy the spectacular views of the San Juan mountain range. Hiking trails criss-cross the mountain through meadows full of wildflowers.
..Read MoreBiking trails abound in Durango. It seems that everyone has a mountain bike, in different stages of dirtiness. The Durango area offers hard-core mountain biking in the surrounding San Juans just 20 miles north, to cruising through the southwestern deserts, just 30 miles south.
..Read MoreEveryone loves the Melodrama, where you cheer the hero and boo the villain. Experience it at Durango's Diamond Circle Theatre!
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