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Attractions
Fishing:
There is no greater fan of fly fishing than the worm. ~Patrick F. McManus, Never Sniff a Gift Fish, 1979
Just minutes from the Adobe Inn is world-class fly-fishing! Although Fall and spring are great times to fish the San Juan River, beat the crowds of people and experience premier fishing in January, February, and March. Not only are these months some of the year’s best for fishing, you won’t have to fight the masses for a spot on the river.
Who doesn’t want to know where the local fishing hotspots and hatches are located? The owner of the Adobe Inn, a fellow fly fishing enthusiast, will love to show you to them when he is in town! Just ask for Joe.
Beautiful Vallecito Lake is a mere 22 miles from Durango and is full of gorgeous rainbow, brown trout, and northern pike. Take this short drive and enjoy the breathtaking Colorado scenery.
Want to know another great fishing secret? Located directly behind the Adobe Inn is some of the area’s best fishing along the Animas River. Stroll out the back door of the Adobe Inn and watch your line tighten cast after cast.
In Durango, anglers will find several fishing service stores to assist them with their needs . . . fish on!
For more information on fly fishing in Durango, CO check out www.duranglers.com.
Outdoors:
Spring and summertime in the Four Corners Area is truly magnificent with a plethora of things to do. San Juan National Park and Mesa Verde National Park are two of Colorado’s greatest destinations for adventure. While visiting Durango enjoy:
- Fishing
- Backpacking
- Bird watching
- Boating (Lake Vallecito)
- Camping
- Durango & Silverton Rail Road rides
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- River rafting and kayaking
- Golfing
- Stagecoach rides
- Hot springs
The spring and summer months also bring an array of wonderful events. View a complete Calendar of Events.
- Bluegrass Meltdown
- Durango Wine Experience
- Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
- Lucky Seven Rodeo
- Relay for Life
- Steamworks Animas Valley Half Marathon
- Music in the Mountains
- Durango and Silverton Railfest
- Four Corners Bike Rally (Ignacio Bike Week and Sugar Pine Ranch Rally)
With roughly 300 days of sunshine a year, Durango winters are literally gleaming with numerous snow-filled adventures. Add some of these activities to your Colorado winter vacation “must do” list:
- Ski Durango Mountain Resort
- Ice Fish on Lake Vallecita
- Snowmobile
- Snowshoe
- Cross country ski
- Dog sledding
- Sleigh ride
Skiing
Just a few minutes from the Adobe Inn is one of Southwestern Colorado’s favorite family ski resorts, Durango Mountain Resort. Atop the snowy crests of Durango Mountain Resort you’ll have a spectacular view of the Needles and La Plata Mountain Ranges. The mountain’s terrain offers trails for all skiing abilities whether you’re a beginner or a black diamond dare devil. At DMR you’ll find it all!
- 1200 acres of skiable terrain
- 85 Trails
- 11 Ski Lifts
- Several on-mountain amenities
- Snowmobiling
- Cross-country skiing
- Sleigh rides
- Ski Bike America Festival
- Dave Spencer Ski Classic
- Wolverton Telemark Festival
You can contact Purgatory/Durango Mountain Resort at www.durangomountainresort.com or call 970-247-9000.
For more information about Durango area skiing and other Durango, Colorado attractions and events, please visit:
- Durango Area Tourism Office and Vacation Planning Guide at www.durango.org
- Durango Chamber of Commercewww.durangobusiness.org