In addition to all the fun activities & events at Durango Mountain Resort, here is a lsit of other things to while during the summer in the Durango area.
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum
Historic Steam Engine Train 888.842.4607 • 970.247.2733
www.durangotrain.com
Durango Mountain Resort Purgatory offers 2,500 acres of varied terrain, 260 inches of snowfall, 11 lifts & 40 miles of groomed trails for a perfect ski and snowboard vacation. 970.247.9000 • 800.982.6102 www.durangomountainresort.com
Historic Downtown Durango
A nationally registered historic district with quaint shops, fabulous art galleries and world class restaurants.
San Juan Skyway
A 236 mile, breathtaking loop of paved, state maintained highways through the San Juan Mtns.
Soaring Tree Top Adventures
In a remote valley, accessible only by train, SoaringR Tree Top Adventures is a
new extreme zip line adventure and the only one of its kind in the continental United States. Soar though the Aspens and glide above the Animas River on the highest quality stainless steel cable system. Soaring can be enjoyed by thrill seekers of all ages.
Vallecito Lake Area
Sheltered in a secluded mountain valley 8,000 feet above the sea, Vallecito Lake is one of the largest and most beautiful bodies of water in all of Colorado. Only 23 miles northeast of Durango, it sits in the heart of the unspoiled San Juan National Forest.
Mesa Verde National Park
Voted the "#1 Historic Monument in the World" by readers of Conde Nast Traveler, and chosen by National Geographic Traveler as "One of the 50 places of a Lifetime-the World's Greatest Destinations".
Bar D Chuckwagon Supper
has entertained more than 2,000,000 people since its opening in 1969. Family and people of all ages enjoy this Western dinner show with its unique brand of comedy, songs and stories.
Lucky Seven Rodeo July 1, 8, 15
Crossroads Durango Pro Rodeo Series July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Independence Day Express July 4
Music in the Mountains July 10 - August 2
Fiesta Days July 18-26
29th Annual Art at the Park (Buckley) July 31, August 1-2
11th Annual Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railfest Aug. 13
10th Annual San Juan Brew Fest August 23
Durango Arts Festival August 8-9
Four Corners’ Biker Rally September 3-7
Tour de Fat September 19
Fall Photographer’s Special September 26-27
Oktober Fest September 25-27
Durango Cowboy Gathering October 1-4
Durango Heritage Celebration October 8-11
Durango Heritage Train October 10
Pumpkin Patch Express October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
