Hop aboard a coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive that travels along the same railroad tracks that miners, cowboys and the early settlers of the Old West used over a hundred years ago. The route winds in and out of canyons and past open wilderness affording great views. The price of a ticket also includes admission to the D&SNGRR Museum and the Silverton Freight Yard Museum.

Formerly called Purgatory, Durango is a year-round resort offering a full complement of activities such as hiking, skiing, snow-shoeing and mountain biking.

Children can pretend to grocery shop, record their own movie using available costumes and scripts, learn about our solar system and also get to play with "adult" tools for a wood project at this magical museum that delivers fun for all.

Wilderness area consisting of forested mountains, 14,000-foot peaks, scenic roads, geological formations, prehistoric communities and a narrow-gauge railroad.

Located in the scenic Animas River Valley, this semi-private, 18-hole golf course is a Ken Dye design.

Designed by pro Brett Walton, this masters' level 6,885-yard, par-72 course features water hazards on nine of its 18 challenging holes and is surrounded by the spectacular Hermosa Cliffs.

Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs are the only natural geothermal springs in Durango, Colorado open to the public year-round, where you can soak in two mineral-rich therapy pools and swim in our outdoor, heated Olympic-sized pool. Trimble Spa offers more than 20 massage and body treatments. Our Starlight Room lodging for couples comes with semi-private overnight access to the Red Rock Spa Pool. Health and Wellness Activities employ a holistic approach to relaxation and rehabilitation.

Ski area may be small in size but it offers plenty of challenge for skiers of all ability levels.

Public 18-hole golf course, known for its well-maintained greens, overlooks the town of Durango and the La Plata Mountains.

Spanning some 500 miles from Denver to Durango, this path crosses many different elevations and environments, including eight mountain ranges, seven national forests, six wilderness areas and five river systems, making it one of the most fascinating and scenic trails in the state.