DURANGO is the largest town in southwest Colorado and the best hub for exploring the Four Corners region. Founded in 1880 as a refining town and rail junction for Silverton, 45 miles north, steam trains continue to run along the spectacular old mining route through the Animas Valley, though nowadays tourists, not sacks of gold, are the money-making cargo. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad runs up to four round-trips daily between May and October, from a depot at 479 Main Ave at the south end of town (all leave in early morning; $55 round-trip; reserve tickets at least two weeks in advance; tel … more »
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from the web- Durango Colorado travel guide from World66
Durango is located is southwestern Colorado, at an elevation of 6,512... more »
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This town serves as a base for visitors to southwestern Colorado and the beautiful San Juan Mountain... more »
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Durango is a mid-sized town in southwest Colorado, at the foot of the scenic San Juan Mountains... more »
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