Durango, Colorado is a year-round destination. Whether you choose to visit winter or summer, a Durango vacation is the perfect choice for everyone. Durango is situated in the Southwest corner of Colorado surrounded by picturesque mountains with the Animas River river running through town. It offers an interesting history, challenging outdoor recreational opportunities, a budding arts community, abundant cultural activities, pleasant climate and beautiful natural scenery. Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort is an easy 30-minute drive from downtown Durango and no mountain passes to cross. Offering some of the finest skiing and snowboarding in Colorado with challenging and not so challenging runs - perfect for all abilities.

Attractions

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Experience the adventure of riding the train through the breathtakingly scenic San Juan National Forest.

Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde National Park - Ancient Ancesteral Puebloan cliff dwellings. Open year-round

Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort
Enjoy skiing on 1,200 acres of terrain. 10 lifts

Trimble Spa & Natural Hot Springs
located just six miles outside of Durango.

Vallecito Lake
One of Colorado's largest and most beautiful lakes. Located only 25 miles northeast of Durango.