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Enjoy three nights in Southwest Colorado - two nights lodging in "Old West" Durango with a one-night stay over in the historic mining town of Silverton - combined with round trip tickets on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
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Package Description:
Your first and third nights you'll stay at your choice of lodging in Durango, from budget hotels and motels to deluxe cabins, condos and vacation homes.
The next morning you'll ride the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which winds through the spectacular and breathtaking canyons in the remote wilderness of the two million acre San Juan National Forest. You will relive history with the sights and sounds of yesteryear on this 1882 adventure from Durango to Silverton, Colorado. The coal-fired, steam-operated locomotives are maintained in their original 1923-1925 vintage condition. In Durango, take time to enjoy the Railroad Museum, located in the rail yard roundhouse featuring full-size locomotives, maps, photos, artwork, memorabilia, and authentic collectibles. While in Silverton, visit the Freight Yard Museum at the depot to learn about the history of the Rio Grande Railway as a freight line.
In Silverton you will check into your choice of the Grand Imperial Hotel or the Teller House Hotel. The Grand Imperial has a restaurant in the hotel that serves a great breakfast and dinner, featuring American and Mexican dishes. The Teller House offers spacious Victorian lodging in downtown Silverton with a great breakfast. Silverton is a historic mining town offers breathtaking mountain scenery, many restaurants, and quaint shops to browse.
The following day, you will return to Durango early evening in time to enjoy a fabulous dinner in town.
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Package available during summer train schedule ONLY.
Note: Train tickets for children under 5 are free if seated on an adult's lap. If a seat is required, you must purchase a child's ticket.
Package may not be available over the 4th of July week and Labor Day Weekend due to minimum stay requirements and limited availability.