- TripBuzz found 24 things to do with kids in or near Durango, Colorado.
- From Rapp Corral to Hole in the Wall Stables, the Durango area offers 34 different types of family activities, including: Rafting, History Museums, Farms & Ranches and Horseback Riding.
- Historically prominent as a major locale of the San Juan mining district, Durango is a popular tourist destination year round. Home to five major ski areas, this city is a prominent spot for both recreational and professional skiers alike. During the warmer months, popular activities include hiking, fishing, and rock climbing. Tourists also enjoy taking in the lush mountain vistas aboard the Historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train.
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An important part of the city's trail system, Animas River Trail is a seven mile long multi-purpose pathway which connects to many local parks, the public library, downtown Durango and other natural surface trails.
1.5 Miles
Historic Downtown Durango is home to a variety of shops as well as numerous restaurants, breweries, art galleries, museums and more. Many of the old structures dating back to the pioneer days are still standing including the Strater Hotel which was built in 1887.
24.8 Miles
Durango Mountain Resort, locally known as Purgatory, is a ski resort which operates on the San Juan mountains and offers a wide range of both summer and winter activities such as sleigh rides, zipline tours, mountain biking, snowboarding and more.
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A historic theater in operation for more than 50 years, the Henry Strater Theatre offers an intimate atmosphere in which guests can watch a variety of touring musical acts as well as dramatic productions.
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Cat skiing and snowboarding tours are provided daily by Silverton Powdercats. All packages include the use of a guide, lunch for all participants and a beacon.
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Acting as a footprint of the ancient Pueblo society, the Aztec Ruins National Monument offers guests the ability to view a mysterious native culture of the southwest. They are also able to enter the only reconstructed kiva in the region.
33.5 Miles
Located in the San Juan National Forest, Molas Pass is a high mountain pass that sits at an elevation of 10,910-feet above sea level. U.S. Highway 550 traverses the pass.
35.6 Miles
The second-largest lake in New Mexico is the focus of the Navaho Lake State Park. There are multiple campgrounds, two boat docks, and two marinas in addition to hiking trails and picnic tables.
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Silverton ski buffs come to Kendall Mountain for pulse-pounding skiing and great times with friends. Kendall Mountain is smaller than other nearby ski resorts, and is perfect for skiiers who prefer to avoid huge crowds on the slopes.
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Mesa Verde National Park is the largest archeological preserve in the country having multiple sites that contain preserved cliff dwelling and other remains of ancient residential structures built by the Ancestral Puebloan people.