Durango, County seat in La Plata County, Colorado, United States.
Durango sits at an elevation of 1988 meters in southwestern Colorado, surrounded by the San Juan Mountains and extensive forest lands.
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad established Durango in 1881 as a transportation center to support mining operations in the San Juan region.
The annual Cowboy Gathering brings together musicians, storytellers, and artists to celebrate western heritage through performances and exhibitions.
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad operates daily trips between both cities, offering transportation and mountain views throughout the year.
Mesa Verde National Park and Chimney Rock National Monument near Durango contain archaeological sites from ancient Puebloan civilizations.
Location: La Plata County
Inception: 1881
Elevation above the sea: 1,988 m
Website: http://durangogov.org
GPS coordinates: 37.27530,-107.88000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 01:13
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
2.6 km
Hesperus Mountain
26.4 km
Mount Eolus
44.8 km
Windom Peak
46.2 km
Mancos State Park
37.2 km
Sunlight Peak
46.6 km
Strater Hotel
499 m
Twilight Peak
45.2 km
Coal Bank Pass
48.2 km
Lemon Dam
22.8 km
Pigeon Peak
44.8 km
Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum
26.8 km
Main Avenue Historic District
245 m
Jupiter Mountain
45.4 km
Turret Peak
44.6 km
Cascade Boy Scout Camp
43.1 km
Durango High School
237 m
Durango Discovery Museum
390 m
William Kauffman House
48.3 km
Labo Del Rio Bridge
47.6 km
Wrightsman House
37.2 km
Rico Town Hall
48.3 km
Mancos Theatre
37.1 km
Bauer Bank Block
37.1 km
Mancos High School
37.3 km
Haviland Lake
29.6 km
Hillcrest Golf Club
2 km
Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center
47.2 kmReviews
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