Durango Area Activities

Durango, Colorado boasts many historic attractions, as well as natural attractions. Wagon Road Ranch teams up with local businesses to offer special packaged deals on attractions and things to do in the area. Here are just a few of the many possibilities you have. Check below for a list of Durango Activities and Historic Attractions.

• Mesa Verde National Park – Offers an unparalleled opportunity to see and experience a unique cultural and physical landscape.
• Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad– The historic narrow gauge railroad from Durango to Silverton.
• Skiing & Snowboarding – Colorado snow and desert sunshine. Click here for downhill skiing information.
• Durango Melodrama– It is a lot of fun and a good value too.
• Regional Archaeology – Hundreds of opportunities to explore the Anasazi civilization, from cliff dwellings to 600 room pueblos to isolated canyon hideouts.
• Museums – Fort Lewis College Center for Southwest Studies, Animas Museum, Fred Harmon Museum, and many many more.
• Gaming– We have two casinos within an hour of the Ranch. If gaming and gambling is your pleasure, we’ve got your bets covered.
• Golf Courses– Public, private, all scenic, all accessible based on availability, there are a half dozen golf courses in the area.
• Horseback Riding – Spend some time exploring the endless beautiful wilderness or simply enjoy a short ride.
• Glider Rides– Beautiful, breath taking, and stunning views.
• Bicycling – Durango is one of the hottest bicycle training grounds in America.
• River Rafting– Some of the best in the western U.S.
• Galleries – Durango plays host to a wide variety of art galleries. You’ll find southwest, contemporary art and everything in between. Visit the Durango Gallery Association for a complete guide to Durango’s art galleries. Or ask your front desk attendant
• Shopping – Downtown Durango has a variety of shops to experience from Factory outlets to local treasures which will keep you busy for hours all within a short stroll from the front door of the Strater.
• Area Fishing & Outfitters– If you’re an avid angler Durango is a great place to be!
• The Bar-D Chuckwagon Suppershow – This is cowboy country, so why not experience a real western evening with singing and dinner from some of the area’s best entertainers. The Bar-D. Cy and the Gang really know how to dish up some fun for your whole family.