La Plata County
Durango
Bayfield
Hesperus
Ignacio
In and around Durango
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, offers a variety of scenic train rides throughout the year, along with the Free Railroad Museum. Voted #1 Scenic Train by USA Today Readers Choice 2021
Fort Lewis College, Accredited 4-year Liberal Arts school. Nicknamed “The Campus in the Sky”
Purgatory Ski Resort, less than 30 miles north of Durango. Skiing and snowsports in winter, mountain biking, alpine slide, mountain coaster, and more in summer
Mesa Verde National Park, 35 miles east of Durango. Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, tours, camping
Lake Nighthorse, 5 minutes from town. Watersports, new beach, swimming area, and floating play structure
Some annual events
Jan/Feb: Snowdown Winter Festival
May: Durango Wine Experience
July: Durango Fiesta Days (carnival and rodeo)
Aug: San Juan Brewfest
Nov/Dec: Noel Night, Polar Express on the DSNGRR
Bayfield
Downriver from Lake Vallecito, which offers boating, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and camping
Summertime in-town monthly block parties
Small-town feel 15 minutes from Durango
Ignacio
Tri-ethnic community within the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, 24 miles from Durango
Sky Ute Casino Resort offers dining, bowling, and events
Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum
Navajo State Park, boating and watersports
Lake Capote for excellent trout fishing
Hesperus
Tiny unincorporated community about 12 miles from Durango
Home to local favorite Hesperus Ski area
Hermosa
Area north of the town of Durango, in the stunning Animas Valley
Durango Hot Springs, newly remodeled, picturesque resort offering 16 natural mineral hot springs soaking pools, 8 private cedar soaking tubs, and a resort style swimming pool
James Ranch Grill and Market, 10 miles north of Durango. Grill with outdoor seating and amazing views, market, 100% natural meats, cheeses, milk, eggs. Regenerative vegetable and flower garden.
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