Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad
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Durango, Colorado
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ocated in southwestern Colorado near the New Mexico border you’ll find a small but unique city named Durango. Durango was founded in 1881 and is full of many stories with rich western history. This small town is settled beneath the San Juan Mountain Range. With its deep, cultural roots, pristine wilderness, and southwestern charm, Durango is your final frontier for a genuine Colorado experience. There are several outstanding attractions that you can enjoy, everything from national parks, gold mines, railroads, monuments, and archeological sites to century-old ranches. Passing through the mountains and canyons, you’ll discover the legendary 19th-century Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad steam train. Main Avenue is a Nationally Registered Historic District that cuts through downtown Durango. It’s home to galleries, boutiques, restaurants, bars, and other amazing businesses. Two notable and historic hotels, General Palmer and The Strater, lie at the south end of the avenue, near the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad depot. With its combination of historic architecture, entertainment, and shopping, Main Avenue has historically comprised the center of Durango and is a popular year-round tourist destination. BY MEGAN DEFABRY
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