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San Juan National Forest
Historic Downtown Durango
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
Animas River Trail
Powerhouse Science Center
James Ranch Market and Grill
Animas River
Mountain Waters Rafting
Purgatory Resort
Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Trail Tours
Durango Fish Hatchery and Wildlife Museum
Bar D Chuckwagon
Ice Pirates Snowmobile Tours
The Colorado Trail
Pinkerton Hot Springs
Ska Brewing
Soaring Tree Top Adventures
Animas Museum
Animas Chocolate Company
Durango Craft Spirits
Dalton Ranch Golf Club
Old Lime Creek Road
Durango Botanic Gardens
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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