Southwest Colorado Summer Activities

Take your bike with you to the top and access over 50 miles of bike trails, from scenic novice loops to the challenging 1990 World Mt. Bike Championship Trail. Perfect for exploring the spectacular Hermosa Valley, or getting in some screaming downhill.

Jeep Rentals. Explore the Alpine Loop and area ghost towns. Experience the excitement and beauty of the San Juan Mountains.

Far-Flung Adventures, the Rio Grande's premier river outfitter, invites you to experience a southwestern wilderness river adventure. Raft. Hike. Fish. Your destination is the whitewater rafting rivers of the spectacular Southern Rockies, the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains.

The Henry Strater theatre is one of Durango's oldest and most prestigious theatres for almost 50 years! Formally known as the Diamond Circle Theatre, the space has been extensively renovated, and now houses top of the line stage lighting and surround sound equipment for your pleasure. This intimate and prestigious venue operates year round as a community space and theatre, welcoming live bands from around the nation and both local and touring productions of well-known and well-loved theatrical performances including the Durango Melodrama and Vaudeville Show!

Sailplanes are towed aloft, depending on which ride you chose, to a pre-selected altitude, then released. As you soar like an eagle back to the gliderport, you will be able to see the beautiful San Juan Mountains, plus the Animas River winding through the valley and, on a clear day, 100 miles of scenery in any direction.

Located just past the entrance to Durango Mountain Resort, Buck's Livery provides horseback riding trail rides in the spectacular San Juan Mountains. Our gentle horses will take you where and for as long as you want to go; from 1-hour rides to all day trips.

Explore Durango and the Four Corners area on a quality bike from Hassle Free Sports. They have a good selection of road bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, cruiser and comfort bikes as well as kids bikes. Whether you are cruising the bike path or riding epic single track, they have expertly tuned bikes to make your ride Hassle Free.

Relive history with the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a truly spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Experience the adventure of traveling by a coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive on the same tracks miners, cowboys and settlers of the old west took over a century ago. Click here to learn more...

Signature Salon and Health Spa offers an array of relaxing treatments including customized massages, aromatherapy, hot-stone and couples massage offered in our private and luxurious cottage by the river. For a unique and extraordinary experience, retreat with a friend or loved one in a private hot tub, followed by side-by-side 60 minute massages. Our salt glows, body polishes, brown sugarscrubs, mineral mud treatments and detoxifying aromatherapy wraps, all done in the Vichy shower room will leave your skin radiant, silky and glowing. Signature Salon and Health Spa also offers facials, manicures and pedicures along with their elite hair salon to help you look and feel like new.

The Cumbres and Toltec Railroad runs between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO and traverses the border of Colorado and New Mexico eleven times. This unique and scenic trip through time will take you back to a glimpse into the life back in the "Old West" and a time past. With 8 trips to choose from, there is a trip that is right for each family. All trips include a hot lunch and desert at Osier as well! Click here to find out more...

The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, located in southwestern Colorado, is dedicated to understanding, teaching, and preserving the rich history of the ancestral Pueblo Indians (also called the Anasazi) who inhabited the canyons and mesas of the Mesa Verde region more than 700 years ago. Crow Canyon's full day tour is a perfect complement to excursions to nearby archaeological attractions, including Mesa Verde National Park, the Anasazi Heritage Center, Lowry Pueblo, Hovenweep, and Aztec Ruins. In a fun and relaxed atmosphere, you will be introduced to the history of the ancestral Pueblo Indians (the Anasazi) who inhabited the spectacular Four Corners area hundreds of years ago.

Not your typical kennel - Doggie Day Care for your best friend while you play in Durango. Dogs get plenty of play time and socialization, and tons of lovin'. Large kennels are provided for anyone who needs some "quiet time". Healthy treats are provided. Please bring food if needed, and a bed or something that smells familiar if you think your dog might be nervous. Please bring current vaccination records also.

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Enjoy the ease of a unique and scenic trip through Colorado’s Front Range where you will enjoy the beauty and majesty of our high-country mountains and wildflower plains with a train ride as unique as Colorado itself. This unique package offers a ride on the Amtrak through the beautiful Glenwood Canyon to Glenwood Springs, CO where you will “Soak it All In” with a soak at the Glenwood Hot Springs and stay at the historic Hotel Colorado or the modern convenience of the Ramada Inn and Suites. Click here to learn more...