This year - "Spring Break in Durango!"
It's a well-kept secret that spring is a great time of year to visit Durango! We enjoy a mild climate, which means that during spring months one can often enjoy skiing one day and mountain biking the next! I have compiled a list of exciting things you and your family can do for this Spring Break in Durango!
Road and Mountain Biking
A cycling paradise! Durango hosts a lion's share of bicycle events and has become a natural hub for the sport. Biking enthusiasts have found nearby terrain ideal and the trail possibilities endless. If you didn't bring a bike, don't sweat it, there are several shops offering rentals, tours and maps! Enjoy your cycling experience in the Durango area.
Durango Train
Welcome Aboard! Take a ride back through time behind a historic coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive. Enjoy the sites and sounds of yesteryear on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad as it winds through 46 miles of the San Juan National Forest to the old mining town of Silverton, Colorado, a National Historic Landmark.
Fishing
You don't have to travel to the four corners of the globe to catch fish, just to the Four Corners region of Southwest Colorado! Come experience the fabled waters of the Durango area, where you'll find some of the best fishing in the country. The Animas River runs through town and boasts Colorado's newest and best section of Gold Medal Waters. Another amazing location for fishing, Vallecito Lake lies in a steep and pristine valley northeast of Durango.And that's not all, the San Juan, Piedra, and Dolores Rivers are all located within a short drive from Durango and boast some of the best fishing in Colorado and the US.
Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking
Visitors can enjoy a half-day or full-day guided raft trip, take on the river solo in a kayak or canoe, or simply wade along its sandy and rocky banks with the family dog and watch the boaters float by. Local rafting companies, guides, and outfitters will help you pull together everything you need to spend an unforgettable day on the river. Raft it, boat it, or float it, but don't leave Durango without experiencing it on the river.
Shopping
Durango area has over 500 retail stores providing everything form sport related products to southwestern art and jewelry. Begin your day of shopping by strolling Main Avenue, where you will find an abundance of one-of-a-kind stores and boutiques located between fantastic restaurants and specialty stores. And you can end your shopping day by visiting our larger stores located in Durango mall and Main Avenue Mall.
And that doesn't even begin to tell you. This year Spring Break in Durango and see all the excitement for yourself. View our Calendar of Events page to see some of our spectacular upcoming events!