Durango is the ideal destination for history and art enthusiasts. Downtown is lined with historic west hotels, and galleries which feature local indigenous artists. A lot is to be discovered downtown, on the historic D&SNGR train, or at the surrounding well-preserved heritage sites.

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Travel Back in Time at these Campgrounds

Durango is in close proximity to Mesa Verde National Park, one of the world’s 27 UNESCO World Heritage sites and home to some of the best-preserved ancestral Pueblo archaeological sites. The park and the region that surrounds it are also spectacular places

With rich history in Ancestral Puebloan culture, let Durango be the center of your adventures. Centrally located around 1000’s of sites, we range from archaic pithouses to the world renowned cliff dwellings. Immerse yourself into the native cultures, art and fine cuisine that makes your adventure

Durango is a hidden gem in the arts and cultural world with over a dozen mixed-medium art galleries and dotted with numerous displays of public art, all made by local artists and displaying Durango's rich culture and heritage.

With a breathtaking, inspiring landscape, and captivating history,

An itinerary for those who love Durango's Wild West roots! From wagon rides to saloon crooners, a historic steam train to chuckwagon dinners, this itinerary is perfect for those looking to step back in time.

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All aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for a historic steam train