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1. San Juan National Forest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Historic Downtown Durango ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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3. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. Animas River Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Powerhouse Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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6. James Ranch Market and Grill

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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7. Animas River

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Mountain Waters Rafting

Tours in the Area
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9. Purgatory Resort

Category: Unique Accommodations
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10. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Trail Tours

Tours in the Area
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11. Durango Fish Hatchery and Wildlife Museum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Bar D Chuckwagon

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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13. Ice Pirates Snowmobile Tours

Tours in the Area
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14. The Colorado Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Pinkerton Hot Springs

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Ska Brewing

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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17. Soaring Tree Top Adventures

Tours in the Area
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18. Animas Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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19. Animas Chocolate Company

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20. Durango Craft Spirits

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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21. Dalton Ranch Golf Club

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22. Old Lime Creek Road

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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23. Durango Botanic Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Durango which means 'water town', is home to over 16,000 people including the late Apollo 14 astronaut, Stuart Roosa, as well as actor and Oscar nominee, Tom Tully. Visitors can enjoy the Old West heritage that can be experienced in Durango everywhere, from parks and museums to the annual town fairs and festivals.

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