Durango, Colorado
Enjoy the spectacular 14,000 foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains from the antique car of a Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad steam train or by Outlaw Tour Company 4-wheel drive. Mesa Verde National Park located 37 miles west of Durango is known for its outstanding examples of Anasazi cliff dwellings and artifacts. An important part of the area's history, it was named a World Heritage Site by the United Nations World Heritage Committee. Durango and Purgatory Ski Resort just north of town offers unparalleled mountain biking and skiing thrills. Join up with one of the area’s outfitters for a guided whitewater rafting tour, angling trip, horseback riding tour or big game hunt. Durango, CO offers a variety of shopping opportunities, including the area’s largest Harley Davidson store, jewelry, furniture, antiques, locally produced food items and more.