Mesa Verde National Park is only a few minutes from Durango. It has a superb collection of artifacts on the vanished Anasazi civilization. There are one-room berths and also villages with over 200 dwellings. Vallecito Lake, one of the biggest water bodies of Colorado, is located in San Juan National Forest. One can indulge in fishing, hiking, boating, and horse riding here. San Juan National Forest is another major attraction of the city. Speckled with lakes, waterfalls, historic mines, canyons, and waterfalls, the forest area is truly something to boast of. Take a historic ride on Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad that passes through San Juan National Forest and ends at Silverton. Other important attractions of Durango are Animas River, Animas Museum, Duranglers, and so on. Most of them are easily accessible from Durango Colorado vacation rentals and townhouse rentals. A trip to the nearby city of Pagosa Springs will be really amazing. You can rent any of the Pagosa Springs vacation rentals and experience the most pleasurable vacation.
Shoppers will enjoy a unique shopping experience at its more than 500 shops selling a variety of arts, jewelry, sports gears, etc. There are several chic boutiques especially around the Main Avenue. Other major shopping centers are Main Avenue Mall and Durango Mall. Food is also exotic. You will find plenty of restaurants that offer superb mountain views and delectable cuisines. There are numerous eateries, pubs, and cafes to add refreshment to your journey. "Dames at Sea" a Broadway Musical is a much celebrated event of the city. During this time, most of the Durango cabin rentals and guest house rentals witness maximum occupancy. So booking in advance is recommended.