Visit Durango, Colorado

September 18, 2023 / Colorado/By Michael Brown

Visit Durango Gift Card Giveaway:

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Win a $500 VISA Gift Card!

Don’t Let the Sun Set on Your Chance to Be Heard!

Visit Durango is conducting a survey to improve future programs and enhance visitors’ experiences in the Durango area and La Plata County. We request approximately 20 minutes to provide your valuable input through a set of questions. As a token of our gratitude for your participation, you may choose to enter our drawing to win a $500 Visa gift card. This survey giveaway starts on September 18th at 8 am MST and ends on August 31st at 4 pm MST.

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Discover Durango Arts Week:

Unique Art Events from September 15-24, 2023!

Celebrate the Arts in Durango, Colorado!

Hosted in Durango, Colorado, and running from September 15-24, 2023, Durango Arts Week seeks to showcase the amazing artistic talent in Southwest Colorado and further develop a vibrant arts culture within Durango,

Durango Arts Week strives to provide an engaging and memorable experience for all participants by uniting the community through art and celebrating diversity and accessibility. We promote our mission throughout the community to experience art in Durango, foster relationships with artists, sponsors, and partner organizations, and create broad appeal for all ages and walks of life.

Durango Art Week offers a unique and engaging experience full of creativity, culture, and discovery. With an array of special events, art classes, showings, and gatherings, there is something for everyone to explore. Check out the full Durango Arts Week event calendar.

Climb On at Gravity Lab!

Elevate Your Indoor Climbing Adventure!

“Explore Durango’s Art Galleries”

“Explore Durango’s Galleries During Arts Week!”

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Take the Pledge to Care for Durango:

Be Respectful, Be Prepared &

Leave No Trace!

In order to ensure our beautiful area can be enjoyed for years to come, we encourage you to be a responsible traveler when you visit Durango. Take the pledge to “Care for Durango” and stay healthy, be prepared, leave no trace, be firewise, and be respectful.

The “Care for Durango” principles are the actions you can take to be conscientious and caring on your adventures in Durango.

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Durango’s Unique History & Heritage:

Arts, Culture & Heritage Events in Durango, CO!

Explore Arts, History, and Heritage in Durango!

You won’t have to look hard to notice that Durango is rich in history, and we have the events and opportunities to celebrate it! There are a number of ways to experience Durango’s arts, culture, and heritage. Learn about museum tours, arts festivals, art walks, gallery showings, upcoming exhibits, public art collection displays, and more! View upcoming events and plan your trip to Durango today!

History & Heritage

“14 Prettiest Towns In Colorado”

14 Prettiest Towns In Colorado

Casting a spell on all who visit with its mesmerizing sunsets and a picturesque riverfront walkway that graces the Animas River, Durango, Colorado, at the base of the San Juan Mountains, is a town worth visiting. Be sure not to overlook the famous Durango and Silverton Railroad with spectacular views, Purgatory Resort, one of Colorado’s most family-friendly and affordable ski resorts, and Durango Hot Springs, a natural mineral hot spring featuring two cold plunge pools. Learn about the region’s history at the Animas Museum, where the past comes alive. Animas River Trail and Schneider Park provide the perfect setting for unwinding, allowing you to embrace the inviting riverside ambiance.