This train chugs along canyons and valley floors from Durango to Silverton offering breathtaking views of the San Juan Mountains, Animas River valley, and over two million acres of the San Juan National Forest.

Mesa Verde National Park is home to over 5,000 archaeological sites, the most famous of which are the cliff dwellings. Mesa Verde’s sites are contrasted against the tall, red-brown sandstone cliffs and high-desert scrubs and flowers making the whole Park seem otherworldly. Enjoy either a self-guided walking tour or a scenic drive through the Park’s cultural sites.

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 use Aqugen which infuses nano-meter oxygen bubbles, increasing the health benefits and purity of the natural waters. The hot springs comprise more than 40 unique thermal mineral water features. Other amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, a concession area, and two cold plunge pools.

This activity is for the guests with true adventure spirit. Explore Durango via white water rafting, kayaking, jeep tours, zip lining, or boat rentals.

The San Juan Angler offers year-round guiding on a number of diverse rivers and creeks in the 4 corners region. They host both half and full day walk/wade trips and float trips. Excursions are all-inclusive and rates cover gear, equipment, flies and terminal tackle. On full days the guides also provide lunch. The only additional costs is a fishing license for the day(s) and gratuity.

The Animas River in Durango is a natural freestone river originating in Silverton Colorado. Being a freestone, the Animas is consistently changing throughout the year from clear/cloudy, high/low, warm/cold water conditions making it a challenging and also very rewarding fishery. A former Colorado State Record Brown trout was recorded weighting in at 23 lbs.

Hillcrest Golf Club, established in 1969, sits atop a scenic mesa overlooking the historic and quaint western town of Durango, Colorado. Hillcrest offers magnificent views of the LaPlata Mountains and the Animas River Valley nestled in the Southern Colorado Rockies. We offer affordable greens fees, friendly staff, perfectly manicured fairways and a relaxed atmosphere.

Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers

Old West Cowboy Music Show and Chuckwagon Supper. Open Nightly Memorial Day Weekend through the last Saturday in September, The Bar D Wranglers perform songs of cowboys, the old west, comedy, and lively instrumentals after a barbecue or steak supper to entertain & feed the whole family. The restaurant, stage shows, shops, train, and activities are set in an old west cowboy village under the red cliffs north of Durango, Colorado. Durango's Favorite Family Entertainment since 1969; for over 50 years!

Your journey begins in a peaceful and relaxing environment…you will immerse your body, mind and spirit in all aspects of health and wellness. While you relax in a luxurious robe and comfortable sandals in our relaxation room overlooking the beautiful animas river, you may enjoy a beverage while indulging in your choice of over 70 rejuvenating spa treatments.

Over the Hill Outfitters offers everything horseback from one and two hour rides on their 1200 acre private quarter horse ranch to horsemanship clinics, photography workshops and 5 day horseback expeditions in the heart of the Weminuche Wilderness of the San Juan National Forest to the ultimate adventure of Riding the Continental Divide trail from Silverton to Wof Creek Pass.