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All Aboard!

All Aboard!

All Aboard – it’s that time

Welcome to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad! We’re glad you’ve chosen to visit. Whether you are new to experiencing this legendary railroad or have been a returning guest for years, we look forward to offering you the best in year-round historic train adventures presented today as they were in 1882! We invite you to hop aboard and relive the “Golden Age” on our railroad, which was voted “#1 Best Scenic Train in North America “ by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2021 & 2022, “Best Historic Railroad of the West” 2021-23 by TrueWest Magazine Readers, and “Best Train Experience in the West” in 2016 by Sunset Magazine. Order a FREE All-Aboard Guide.

About D&SNGRR

Our family has dedicated decades to preserving the history surrounding this national treasure, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This railroad is designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service and an American Society of Civil Engineering Landmark.

When is the best time to visit the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad? Any time of the year!

During the winter, we offer exclusive round-trip train adventures deep into the heart of the San Juan National Forest to Cascade Canyon as well as the premier holiday family event train, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train ride.

If you’re visiting in the springtime, your train excursion may feature incredible waterfalls during the spring thaw season as you journey to Cascade Canyon.

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All Aboard in the Summer

Summer is high season at the D&S with daily full day Durango to Silverton excursions May through October departing from Durango. We also offer daily 5-hour excursions on the Cascade Canyon Express seven days a week during the high season. These rail journeys also depart from the Durango Depot and travel to Cascade Canyon and are a perfect highlight reel of spectacular Rocky Mountain vistas for those with limited time.

Autumn offers you a unique way to experience peak leaf season from the comfort of the D&S train. Connect with family and friends as you explore the Rocky Mountains by historic railway. Sit back and allow yourself to be transported through a riot of blazing fall colors featuring the spectacular golden glow of aspens.

However you choose to relax and connect on the D&S train, and whatever adventure awaits you, we hope you have an inspiring journey where you create wonderful life-long memories!

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Castle Rock Colorado

Castle Rock

Things To Do in Castle Rock

It’s easy to see how Castle Rock got its name when one spies the castle-shaped butte towering high above the town center. The town’s history is also easily visible in the original, well-preserved homes, cafés, and churches throughout the area. Many of these were built using the unusual rhyolite stone that originally attracted the settlers who founded the town in the mid-to-late 18th century. Prior to their arrival, the area was occupied by Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian tribes. Today, nearly 60,0000 people call Castle Rock home.

With roots in mining and railroads, this affluent town offers an updated taste of the Old West. It boasts a historic downtown area, 265 acres of parks, and 44 miles of trails.  Castle Rock, easily accessible by Interstate 25, is home to the Outlets at Castle Rock (the largest open-air outlet center in the State) and is the seat of Douglas County.  The town encompasses 33 square miles and sits in the East Plum Creek Valley at the base of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 6,202 feet.

With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Castle Rock is a safe and welcoming place to enjoy the brisk Colorado air year round.

Castle Rock neighborhood

 

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Best Western Ptarmigan Lodge

Best Western Ptarmigan Lodge, Dillion

Near Breckenridge and Keystone, our Dillon hotel is the perfect destination for guests looking to get away from it all while still enjoying convenience.

Oversized hot tub and sauna, and conference room available. Keystone, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin and Copper 6-15 miles away. 

Complimentary continental breakfast

Includes juice, bread or sweet roll, cereal, tea, coffee, milk, fruits and bagels, hard-boiled eggs, and oatmeal.

The steam room opens from 10 am until 9:30 pm.

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Royal Gorge Region

Welcome to the Royal Gorge Region

The Royal Gorge Region, is a great vacation choice among many beautiful and fun Colorado destinations. Base your adventure in Cañon City, the “Climate Capital of Colorado”! Where it is warmer, dryer and sunnier than Colorado Springs and Denver. Close and convenient, but without the crowds and traffic that can overwhelm other popular destinations.

Request a FREE visitors guide or email about the Royal Gorge Region.

AttractionsRoyal Gorge Region

Families and visitors of all ages will find there are loads of options to enjoy the area’s amazing scenery or participate in some real Colorado fun,

Many visitors consider the Royal Gorge and the Arkansas River the finest natural assets. America’s top destination for whitewater rafting and anglers relish the fact that it is the country’s longest stretch of Gold Medal Trout water. The trail networks offer something for every ability level, whether on foot or a bicycle. Up for a challenge? Check out mountain bike trails or world-class rock climbing. Try the exhilarating experience of ziplining across the gorge, plus classic and extreme courses above treetops and canyons.

Downtown Cañon City

Don’t forget to visit the region’s museums, history and heritage sites. Downtown Cañon City and Florence are both hidden gems offering quaint, locally-owned shops, farmer’s markets, restaurants, breweries, and annual festivals. Learn about dinosaurs that roamed this land 150 million years ago through outstanding indoor and outdoor exhibits and interpretive trails. Check out the Royal Gorge Dinosaur experience just north of Canon City. They have all kinds of fun for the kids including interactive exhibits.

Plan more than a day to experience all the Royal Gorge Region has to offer. The recommendation is to spend at least a night, or more. Options include hotels, motels, cabins, B&B’s, full-service and forest campgrounds, or even glamping! Enjoy your visit! Cañon City looks forward to welcoming you to the attractions and activities that await in the Royal Gorge Region. Safe travels.

Fremont County Tourism Council

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Marinas & Boating

Marinas in Colorado

Motor and sailboating, sailboarding, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking – all are immensely popular in Colorado, where the sun shines on average 300 days a year. So it’s only natural that our lakes and reservoirs would have marinas with slip rentals, boat and accessory rentals, lodging opportunities, and other amenities that would make a water-based getaway perfect. Many of Colorado’s beautiful State Parks are centered around lakes and offer extensive aquatic amenities, including visitor centers, camping, yurts, and or cabins. 

There are many marinas all around the state, only some of which are State Parks – eastern Colorado, southern Colorado, northern Colorado, western Colorado, and smack dab in the middle of the mountains of Colorado; you’ll find well-equipped facilities for your boat and boating activities.

Popular Marinas

  • Trail Ridge Marina in Grand Lake – Full-service marina, boat rentals. Located in north central Colorado.
  • Dillon Marina on Dillon Reservoir Dillon – Full-service marina, Yacht Club, sailing school, fishing, camping.
  • Lake Fork Marina & Elk Creek Marina, Gunnison – Located on Blue Mesa Reservoir, full-service marinas, boat rentals.
  • Boulder Reservoir, Boulder – Boating permits required, owned by the City of Boulder, picnic areas.
  • Boyd Lake Marina, Loveland (State Park) – Marina, boat rentals, no-wake zones, camping, shooting range. Front Range location.
  • Chatfield Marina, Littleton (State Park) – Marina, boat rentals, camping, 26 miles of trails. Near Denver.
  • Cherry Creek Marina & Yacht Club, Cherry Creek (State Park) – Marina, camping. Close proximity to Denver. 
  • 11 Mile Marina, Lake George – Fishing, angler competitions, marina services, boat rentals, guides. West of Colorado Springs.
  • Lake Estes Marina, Estes Park – Full-service marina, boat rentals, fishing, camping, activities, golf, more.
  • Inlet Bay Marina, Fort Collins – Marina services, boat rentals.
  • Shoreline Marina at Jackson Lake (State Park) – Marina services, nonmotorized boat rentals, camping. Located in Orchard, CO. Front Range plains, east of Denver.
  • Two Rivers Marina at Navajo Lake (State Park) – Marina services, boat rentals, camping. Located in Arboles, CO., southwest.
  • North Shore Marina, Pueblo (at Lake Pueblo State Park) – Marina, boat rentals, camping, extensive trail access. Near Pueblo.
  • Steamboat Lake Marina, Steamboat (State Park) – Marina, boat rentals, camping, extensive trail access. Near Steamboat Springs.
  • Taylor Park Marina, – Marina services, boat rentals, guided fishing, restaurant, events, more. Almont, CO., central location.

 

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Winter Park

Things to Do in Winter Park, Colorado

This is the great outdoors you’ve dreamed about: where fresh air and gorgeous natural surroundings meet high-alpine adventures and soothing retreats. It’s the perfect convergence of life, nature and the elements. Winter Park inspires visitors from around the world and constantly rewards those lucky enough to call this home. Come see for yourself.

Winter Park lies just 67 miles from Denver. As you crest the 11,400 foot summit of Berthoud Pass and make your way down US Highway 40, the valley opens up before you like your own four-season playground. From the snowcapped peaks of the Continental Divide to the northern runout of the Fraser River and its tributaries, Winter Park shimmers with life. Winter Park is home to unbelievable outdoor adventure, spectacular scenery and family fun. With over 324” of snow each year, it makes for excellent skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides and snow angel making. It is a playground sure to please anyone’s inner child.

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Durango

Durango

Things to Do in Durango, Colorado

Located in Southwest Colorado at the foot of the San Juan Mountains, Durango is an escape from the ordinary. This mountain town has many claims to fame, including mountain bike mecca, the best water town, the best scenic train ride, top family ski resort, and even the dog-friendliest destination. Discover for yourself what makes this area a unique and memorable place for people of all types to visit and enjoy.

All Seasons in Durango

Durango’s southwest location and proximity to the mountains ensure the seasonal experience. Even better, during seasonal transitions, you can participate in winter and snow sports at higher elevations or take a short drive further southwest and jump into summer fun. Locals appreciate this feature, and Durango does a great job of promoting seasonal events. You will surely find something going on at any time of year in Durango.

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