Quick Summary: Durango which means 'water town', is home to over 16,000 people including the late Apollo 14 astronaut, Stuart Roosa, as well as actor and Oscar nominee, Tom Tully. Visitors can enjoy the Old West heritage that can be experienced in Durango everywhere, from parks and museums to the annual town fairs and festivals.


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San Juan National Forest

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Historic Downtown Durango

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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum

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Animas River Trail

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Powerhouse Science Center

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James Ranch Market and Grill

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Animas River

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Mountain Waters Rafting

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Purgatory Resort

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Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Trail Tours

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Durango Fish Hatchery and Wildlife Museum

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Bar D Chuckwagon

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Ice Pirates Snowmobile Tours

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The Colorado Trail

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Pinkerton Hot Springs

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Ska Brewing

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Soaring Tree Top Adventures

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Animas Museum

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Animas Chocolate Company

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Durango Craft Spirits

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Dalton Ranch Golf Club

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Old Lime Creek Road

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Durango Botanic Gardens

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