Steeped in history as
With the fall colors peaking at this time of the year, there is no better place to hike than Southwestern Colorado, and no finer place in
Local Trails
Christ of the Mines Shrine - Located northwest of Silverton, this is an easy 1 mile walk that provides a nice overlook of the town of
Cement Creek - Located north of Silverton, starts at Memorial Park and takes you on a peaceful walk along the river.
Lackawana Mill - located southeast of Silverton, starting at the Kendall Mountain Recreation Area, this trail provides a relaxing walk through a wooded area.
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Family fun abounds at Colorado Trails Ranch located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains just north of
At Colorado Trails Ranch, they make everything easy for you… easy to try new activities and make new friends, to relax, to eat delicious food, and to feel comfortable, cared for, and a part of our family.
This first-class dude ranch in the mountains outside of
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Rich with Victorian elegance, the General Palmer Hotel has all the modern comforts that you would expect of a Four Diamond establishment. Each of our rooms are individually decorated in the Victorian era and also include amenities such as private baths and cable television. Its the little touches that make the General Palmer unique like freshly baked muffins and teddy bears on each bed. Enjoy the southwestern hospitality, located in Downtown Durango, right next door to the Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Stay two night’s in "Old West" Durango and one night in Cortez. Come and experience the two most sought-after attractions in Southwest Colorado with a round trip train ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and a half-day tour at Mesa Verde National Park.
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This popular three-night vacation package combines your lodging with the two most sought-after attractions in Southwest Colorado - The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Mesa Verde National Park.
Your first two nights you'll stay in Durango, Colorado, at your choice of the Strater Hotel, Holiday Inn, or Days End. The Strater Hotel offers a continental breakfast each morning. Applebee’s Restaurant is on site at the Holiday Inn. All hotels are conveniently located to downtown Durango and the local trolley.
Your first morning in Durango you'll ride the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which winds through the spectacular and breathtaking canyons in the remote wilderness of the two million acre San Juan National Forest. You will relive history with the sights and sounds of yesteryear on this 1882 adventure from Durango to Silverton, Colorado. The coal-fired, steam-operated locomotives are maintained in their original 1923-1925 vintage condition. In Durango, take time to enjoy the Railroad Museum, located in the rail yard roundhouse featuring full-size locomotives, maps, photos, artwork, memorabilia, and authentic collectibles. While in Silverton, visit the Freight Yard Museum at the depot and learn about the history of the Rio Grande Railway as a freight line, enjoy lunch, and stroll this historic town's many quaint shops.
You will return to Durango early evening. You’ll have time to browse the downtown shops, have a fabulous dinner at one of Durango’s many fine eating establishments, and take in the Diamond Circle Melodrama and Vaudeville.
On Day 2 of your trip, you will take a scenic 1 hr. and 15 min. drive on Highway 160 East to Mesa Verde National Park. (Park entrance fee is not included in package price. Gold passes are accepted). Mesa Verde National Park is home to the ancient ruins of the Pueblo Indians (formerly known as Anasazi), a thriving culture and creative people who lived in magnificent cliff dwellings of hand-hewn stone - over six centuries ago! The readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine rated this internationally known treasure "the #1 historic monument destination of the world!"
You will make the most of your visit to Mesa Verde National Park with a three-hour, fascinating guided bus tour. The morning tour departs 8:00AM; the afternoon tour departs 1:00 PM. Professional park guides will bring the history to life while you explore the haunting cliff dwellings of the Anasazi.
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Tours depart every hour on the hour, May through mid-October. The Old Hundred is located just 5 miles east of Silverton on Highway 110 (turn right at Howardsville). Pan for GOLD for FREE (with tour purchase.) Be sure your visit to Silverton includes a taste of what it was like to be a miner at the turn of the century. For complete information and to order a copy of our full-color brochure, please visit our web site.Tour Hours:Admission:For more information on Silverton lodging visit Gateway Reservations.
