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Born as a railroad town more than a century ago, Durango remains a railroad town to this day, as thousands of visitors take a journey back in time aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Durango was founded in 1880 when the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad line was extended to Silverton to haul precious metals from high-country mines. Within a year, 2,000 new residents had turned the town into a smelting and transportation center. Although more than $300 million worth of silver, gold, and other minerals rode along the route over the years, the unstable nature of the mining business gave the town many ups and downs. One of the "ups" occurred in 1915, when southern Colorado boy Jack Dempsey, then 20, won $50 in a 10-round boxing match. Dempsey went on to become the world heavyweight champion.
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Ask a QuestionHotelsApple Orchard Inn
7758 County Rd. 203
Durango, CO Map Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Leland House & Rochester Hotel
721 East Second Ave.
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Lightner Creek Inn
999 County Rd. 207
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AttractionsThe Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
479 Main Ave
Durango, Colorado 81301 Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center) Description: Colorado's most famous train has been in continual operation since 1881. In all that time,... Read More
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Colorado Trail - DurangoDistance: 4.8 mi. (from destination center) Description: Durango is the southern terminus of the Colorado Trail. Travel on foot for a few days or hike the total 480 miles from Durango to Denver!... Read More
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Animas City Mountain
Off of West Ave.
Distance: 1.7 mi. (from destination center) Description: This horseshoe-shaped plateau is a popular climb for mountain bikers. ... Read More
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Durango Vacation RentalsSpectacular Views, Minutes to Historic Durango
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Garage, Laundry, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Fireplace, Linens, Non-Smoking, Playground, TV, VCR
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