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Durango Overview

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. Read More

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Apple Orchard Inn

7758 County Rd. 203
Durango, CO Map

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Leland House & Rochester Hotel

721 East Second Ave.
Durango, CO 81301 Map

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Lightner Creek Inn

999 County Rd. 207
Durango , CO 81301 Map

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Attractions

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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479 Main Ave
Durango, Colorado 81301

Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center)

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Colorado's most famous train has been in continual operation since 1881. In all that time,... Read More

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Colorado Trail - Durango



Distance: 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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Airports

Major Airports near Durango

Distance (mi.)
Albuquerque International Airport 169.7 map
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport 202.6 map
Denver International Airport 247.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Durango

Distance (mi.)
Durango La Plata Airport 11.2 map
Farmington Municipal Airport 41.2 map
Cortez Montezuma County Airport 41.6 map

Flight Deals to Durango

Originating From
Milwaukee (MKE) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $204
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $205
Indianapolis (IND) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $230
Sacramento (SAC) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $231
Baltimore (BWI) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $236

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Durango Vacation Rentals

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from: $285

Spectacular 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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Durango Central Reservations

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: No Pets, Non-Smoking
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Rocky Mountain Cabin #4

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Fireplace, Linens, Non-Smoking, Playground, TV, VCR

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