Activities
When planning a Durango, Colorado vacation, choose an alternative to the typical lodging accommodations at hotels by staying at a Durango bed and breakfast. Enjoy the variety of attractions and activities in the area such as Mesa Verde National Park.
Activities
| Fishing | Jeep
Tours | Snowmobile
Tours | Whitewater
Rafting
Durango – Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
In continuous operation for over 123 years, the
historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offers
passengers an opportunity to relive the glory days of the railroad.
Ride behind vintage steam locomotives on a spectacular journey
between these two historic Colorado mountain communities. During
the summer months, daily service between Durango and Silverton is
available; while in the winter months, daily round-trips run from
Durango to Cascade Canyon.
Mesa
Verde National Park
Celebrating its centennial in 2006, Mesa Verde
National Park offers visitors a glimpse at more than 700 years of
history of the Ancestral Pueblo people that lived in the Four
Corners area from approximately 600 through 1300 A.D. Today,
remnants of their elaborate cliff dwellings in the canyon walls of
this magnificent area can be explored alone or on a tour with a
Park Ranger. To fully enjoy Mesa Verde National Park, plan to
spend a day or two exploring the fascinating archeological sites
as well as the beautiful landscape. The entrance to the park is 35
miles west of Durango on US Highway 160.
Art
Gallery
Red Cliff House Studio & Art Gallery
Connie L. Morse and Dave Sime, travel world wide
for inspiration. These experiences result in the diverse
subject matter reflected in their paintings. Those who are
interested in fine art may wish to visit the Gallery and Studio to
see works in progress.
Dog
Sledding
Durango Dog Ranch
Feel the energy of canine collaboration! Listen to the
silence of the frozen forest! Learn the magic behind mushing!
Join us for a dog-powered exploration of the snowy peaks of
Southwest Colorado.
Event Center,
Weddings, Retreats
Ridgewood Event Center
Ridge Wood Event Center the Ranch can accommodate
up to 150 participants for events from May until October. From
October to May the Ranch hosts smaller events, such as small
weddings, corporate retreats, reunions, and workshops.
Glider
Tours
Durango Soaring Club, Inc.
Sailplanes are towed aloft by a power plane to an
altitude of 9,000 to 9,500 feet and then released. As you soar
like an eagle back to the glider port, you will be able to see the
beautiful San Juan Mountains, around 100 miles of scenery in any
direction, plus the Animas River winding through the valley.
Golfing
Dalton Ranch
With four sets of tees situated on this feisty
7,000 yard layout, the design of the course captivates all levels
of play. The rare blend of the river, undulating terrain, and
splendid vistas make Dalton Ranch a grand course to play.
Horseback
Riding & Tours
Rapp Guides
Our guests can ride terrain suited to their abilities and interests through a labyrinth of trails within the San Juan National Forest! Tours are varied in length and suited to delight anyone's sense of adventure.
Melodrama
Diamond Circle
Touted by Time Magazine in their review as "One of
the Top Three Melodramas in the United States", The Diamond Circle Melodrama provides fun for the whole family.
Our melodrama season runs all summer and performances often sell
out.
Mine Tours
One Hundred Gold Mine Tour
The underground world of the hard rock miner is
rarely seen by "outsiders". Now you, too, can go
"on shift" and see the earth from the inside out. A one-hour, guided tour takes you 1/3 mile into Galena Mountain where you
follow the vein and learn how mining was done.
Spa
Trimble Hot Springs
Hot Springs including Olympic swimming pool, 3
natural therapy pools, spacious surrounding grounds, the new
Marilyn's Well party & meeting room, our spa facilities,
bathhouse, and musical stage. Come join us for a relaxing
swim, soak, and massage.
