Chad & Erica

Saturday, October 5, 2024 • Durango, CO

Chad & Erica

Saturday, October 5, 2024 • Durango, CO

Things to Do

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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479 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301
888-872-4607
The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s steam-powered train operates on a railway named as the National Historic Landmark and brings an unforgettable journey aboard with breathtaking scenery and rich history of the cascading waterfalls, towering peaks, and charming towns along the way. 
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Lions Den

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2401 Rim Dr, Durango, CO 81301
The Lions Den is not only the perfect lookout point to see all of Durango and watch a breathtaking sunset, but it also holds a special place in our hearts as the location where we took our engagement photos. Perched high above the city, the Lions Den offers panoramic views of the picturesque landscape, with the cityscape stretching out below and the majestic mountains in the distance. The golden hour at this spot creates a magical ambiance, making it an ideal backdrop for capturing the joy and love that we shared during our engagement. The combination of the stunning scenery and the significance of this location makes our engagement photos truly unforgettable.

Durango Adventures And Zip Line Tours

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20673 US – 160, Durango, CO 81301
970-759-9880
Only 1 mile West of downtown Durango, their facility has an adventure for just about everybody! Their 12 fast and long ziplines are legendary, built on massive timber towers perched high in Ponderosa Pines with majestic mountain views in every direction. Not exciting enough? Try the climbing elements on their 45ft tall adventure tower. That will get your adrenaline going for sure! If heights and speed are not your thing, check out the laser tag, axe throwing, mountain biking, and hiking offerings.

Santa Rita Park

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111 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81303

Features:
Animas River Trail, basketball, fishing area, grass area, lighting, picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, river access, soccer, soccer, volleyball.

Dalton Ranch Golf Club & Alce' Restaurant

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589 Co Rd 252, Durango, CO 81301
970-247-7921

Honeyville

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33633 US-550, Durango, CO 81301
970-247-1474

Welcome to Honeyville, home of Colorado made specialty honeys, honey jams, jellies and sauces. Our rich, thick, mountain wildflower honey is so flavorful, it is no wonder that our customers tell us it is the best honey in the world.

Special thanks to the families who have been enjoying Honeyville honeys since our first jar was bottled in 1918 and to the Colorado and Rocky Mountain beekeepers and bees who help make this honey so delicious!

Sincerely,
Danny, Sheree and Kevin Culhane

Honey House Distillery

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33633 US-550, Durango, CO 81301
970-247-1474
Honey House Distillery has been making hand crafted honey spirits since 2012. They are the first distillery in La Plata county and offer a variety of spirits; Honey Whiskey, Cinnamon Honey Whiskey, Hex Vodka, Red Cliff Spiced Rum and Cold Brew Coffee Liquor. Stop by to see the custom Queen Bee Still and try their spirits and mixers. 

Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa

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6475 Co Rd 203, Durango, CO 81301
970-247-0111
Surrounded by mountain views, these natural mineral hot springs are like no other on Earth, with a perfect blend of minerals and an absence of sulphuric odor. The thermal waters at Durango Hot Springs are the only natural hot springs in the world to infuse nano-meter and micro-meter oxygen bubbles, increasing the health benefits and purity of the natural waters. On campus are over 40 unique water features, including 32 different hot springs mineral pools (19 family-friendly, 13 adult-only), 2 cold plunges, a 25-meter resort-style swimming pool, 5 optional private Japanese-inspired cedar “Ofuro” soaking tubs, a reflexology walking path and our popular mineral water rain tower.

Durango State Fish Hatchery

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151 E 16th St, Durango, CO 81301
970-247-4755
The Durango Fish Hatchery raises rainbow, brown, Snake River and native cutthroat trout, and kokanee salmon. Durango stocks approximately 150,000 catchable rainbows and 1.3 million subcatchable fish each year in the southwest corner of Colorado. This is the oldest state-owned fish hatchery in Colorado (Leadville National Fish Hatchery is the oldest). Included on the property is the Durango Hatchery & Wildlife Museum.

Discovery Museum At-Powerhouse

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1333 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301
970-422-2034

The Powerhouse is Southwest Colorado’s STEAM engine empowering curious young learners through interactive experiences, inquiry, and play.
Everyone who walks through their doors is captivated by the exhibits, activities, and programs that invite the young and not-so-young to make discoveries. People rave about the staff and volunteers—enthusiasts who inspire even fledgling scientists to experiment, examine, and explore. Many visitors are smitten with their 1893 power plant home, a once-empty, blighted building that’s now an iconic cornerstone of Durango on the Animas River.

D&SNG Museum

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479 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301
The Durango & Silverton Railroad is proud to share the fascinating history of railroading, transportation and mining with people from around the world. Exhibits are added frequently and admission is FREE so visit often.

Pedal The Peaks LLC

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598 Main Ave B, Durango, CO 81301
970-259-6880
We have you covered on rental bikes for any adventure, whether you are hitting the river trail in town, or heading up in the mountains to ride some of our world-class single track. Bikes start at $26.99 for the Half Day!