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 Durango Statistics and Facts
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
History/Archeology
Surrounding Areas
Recreation
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Surrounding Areas
1. Which nearby town is nicknamed "Switzerland
of America" and
how far is it from Durango?
Ouray, CO, www.ouraycolorado.com, is known as the Switzerland
of America for its charm and authenticity, located 72 miles
north of Durango on the opposite side of beautiful Red Mountain
Pass.
2. Where is the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park and how far is
it from Durango?
60 miles east of Durango, the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park
is located just outside of Pagosa Springs. For more information
call 970-264-4515.
3. Which ski area in southern Colorado is usually the first
to open and boasts the most snowfall in the state and how far
is it from Durango?
Wolf Creek is 75 miles east of Durango. www.wolfcreekski.com includes lift ticket information, ski conditions, and additional
information about Wolf Creek or you can call 970-264-5639.
4. Where can I go to see an Indian Reservation and how far
is it from Durango?
Southwestern Colorado has two different reservations that you
can visit. The Southern Ute Indian Reservation is just over
20 miles southeast of Durango. You can find more information
about the reservation and tribe's culture at www.southern-ute.nsn.us.
The second reservation, the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Reservation,
is 60 miles west of Durango in Towaoc, CO. For more information
on the Ute Mountain Ute culture and history, visit www.utemountainute.com.
5. What is the newest National Park in southern Colorado
and how far is it from Durango?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park located 3 1/2 hours from Durango on Highway 550 North and Highway 50 East. For more information visit www.nps.gov/grsa.
6. Which nearby town boasts the cleanest and clearest air
quality in the U.S.?
Silverton, CO, just 49 miles north of Durango. www.silverton.org will tell you more about this charming old mining town.
7. Which wilderness area is the largest and highest in the
state of Colorado?
Weminuche
8. What highway do you take to the Four Corners National Monument?
Highway 160 west. It is a 2 hour drive.
9. What is the San Juan Skyway?
236 miles, or 6-8 hour, loop of paved highway from Durango
to Ouray, through Telluride and Mancos, back to Durango.
10. Which nearby county has the highest average elevation
of any in the U.S.?
San Juan County
11. Which nearby town is the largest in the Four Corners and
how far is it from Durango?
Farmington, NM located 52 miles south of Durango. For more
information on our neighbors to the south visit www.gofarmington.com.
12. Where is the "Million Dollar Highway"?
Along the San Juan Skyway between Silverton and Ouray, CO, 1 hour north of Durango.
13. Why is it called the Million Dollar Highway?
Because construction costs averaged $1 million per mile.
14. How can I get to and from the airport and how far is the
airport from downtown Durango?
Some hotels provide airport shuttles and you can also use Durango
Transportation (call 970-259-4818 for details). The Durango/La-Plata
Airport is 19 miles outside of Durango.
15. Are there any casinos near Durango and how long will it
take me to get there?
Yes, the Sky Ute Lodge and Casino is 45 minutes from Durango
in Ignacio. For more information visit www.skyutecasino.com or call 1-800-876-7017.
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