Durango Colorado

Durango Colorado...take a step back in time to a bustling railroad town in the old west, that has grown into one of the country's premiere vacation destinations.

Durango Colorado, no longer a haven for rough men with six guns, nor corrupt town officials, nor brothels...but a winter and summer paradise for family vacation fun.

Nestled in Southwest Colorado like a jewel on the gun belt of the great Rockies, Durango is situated at an elevation of 6500ft.

If one is to believe the lore, Durango means "water town", taking it's name from the beautiful Animas River. A river which has been a lifeline in many ways, since the humble beginnings of this community.

Durango Colorado, like many towns in the expansion of the West, realized it's growth due to the railroad. The city was incorporated in 1881 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad to serve the San Juan mining district.

The Durango Silverton Train, as some now affectionately refer to it, has traded it's gold and silver cargo for nearly a quarter million visitors a year.

Nearing the latter part of the 1800's, Durango began to blossom, as the railroad offered jobs and business opportunities.

Read more of this fascinating history of Durango Colorado.

A look at Durango today offers three constants; the natural beauty is staggering, the railroad still runs, and the people are incredibly friendly. All reasons why Durango Colorado has become such a major tourist attraction and vacation destination.

Mix in your love and enthusiam for outdoor adventure and activities like skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and river rafting...you've got the perfect recipe for your Durango vacation dream.