Only on your Durango, Colorado vacation can you relive history while on board the famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Relive history with the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a truly spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Experience the adventure of traveling by a coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive on the same tracks that miners, cowboys, and settlers of the old west took over a century ago.

For a real adventure there is whitewater rafting on the Animas River. We recommend Mild to Wild! (800-567-6745). Molly and Alex and their staff always show our guests a great time. They are professional, friendly, and safety minded.

They have trips from relaxing and enjoyable to paddle or die!

For that great western experience you can go horseback riding. One of our favorite guides is just up the road from us, (970-247-8923). Their rides are in the Haviland Lake area and they have rides from one hour to full day. 

They have beautiful horses, and they try hard to match a rider’s abilities to the right horse.

Fly fishing in the Four Corners area is some of the best around. Our guests have caught rainbow and brown trout from our Animas River access. We also suggest hiring a guide for at least the first day on the rivers to get you used to the area, find where the good “fishing holes” are, and help you figure out just what the fish are going for!

We recommend Duranglers (970-385-4081). They have a shop on the San Juan River, below the Navajo Dam, the Disneyland of the fly fishing world. Their guides virtually live on the San Juan and know just about all there is to know about that river. Their shop in Durango is particularly nice as well.

The Red Cliff Studio is located in conjunction with the Aspen Grove Retreat. Your artist/innkeepers, Connie Morse and Dave Sime welcome you to their Red Cliff Studio to view oil, watercolor, and sculpture works in progress. Then, of course, there are the art galleries and the wonderful shops on Main Street in Durango.

A word to the wise, leave your diets behind you! Durango has some great restaurants and calories don't count at this elevation. Connie and Dave will direct you to their favorites and a restaurant that you will enjoy.

A must in the Four Corners area is a visit to Mesa Verde National Park www.nps.gov/meve/.

Enjoy your private patio hot tub or a soak at the Trimble Hot Springs Spa (just five minutes north of the Red Cliff House). www.trimblehotsprings.com

Needless to say, there is plenty to do in Durango and the surrounding area. It’s just a matter of fitting it all in!

Did we mention that there is mountain bike riding, the alpine slide at Durango Mountain Resort, and hiking all to be done in the area around us?

Take an authentic Stage Coach trip into scenic Weber Canyon and you'll KNOW you've experienced a bit of the REAL WEST!

During the evening, Fort Lewis College has many concerts. Have a look at their website at www.durangoconcerts.com for more information.