The Narrow Gauge Railroad is a historic steam engine train which has been running since 1882. Originally, this train route was built to transport silver and gold from the San Juan Mountains. It travels 52 miles from Durango to Silverton and back. This scenic train ride runs through the mountains and canyons, offering breathtaking views of the wildlife and natural forest between the two cities, in places that are not accessible by any other means. Customers can choose first class with its oversized seats, deluxe class with a roomy open observation gondola, or standard class, which seats three per row.
Narrow Gauge Railroad
970-247-2733
durangotrain.com
The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum features exhibits and detailed information about the life and culture of the Ute tribe, which inhabited the area before European settlers. Visitors can see actual photographs of the natives who lived there and get a realistic sense of their way of life.
The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum
14826 Hwy 172
Durango, CO 81301
970-563-4649
southernutemuseum.org
The Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers in Durango is an Old West themed village with a restaurant, shops, a train and a live show in a scenic setting next to a canyon area. Take your choice of barbeque or steak dinner, while viewing a comedy show with a cowboy western themed routine, musical instruments, dancing and singing.
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
8080 County Rd. 250
Durango, Colorado 81301
970-247-5753
bardchuckwagon.com
A visit to Mesa Verde National Park is a must for anyone traveling through the Durango, Colorado area, especially those who are interested in the history and culture of years past. Mesa Verde features more than 600 cliff dwellings. Thousand of years ago, natives to the area built their homes by carving rooms and shelter out of the natural rock formations. In addition to the dwellings, more than 4,700 archaeological sites exist throughout the park. Narrated tours of Mesa Verde are available.
Mesa Verde National Park
P.O. Box 277
Mancos, CO 81328
866-773-5018
