Southwest Colorado Summer Activities

Signature Salon and Health Spa offers an array of relaxing treatments including customized massages, aromatherapy, hot-stone and couples massage offered in our private and luxurious cottage by the river. For a unique and extraordinary experience, retreat with a friend or loved one in a private hot tub, followed by side-by-side 60 minute massages. Our salt glows, body polishes, brown sugarscrubs, mineral mud treatments and detoxifying aromatherapy wraps, all done in the Vichy shower room will leave your skin radiant, silky and glowing. Signature Salon and Health Spa also offers facials, manicures and pedicures along with their elite hair salon to help you look and feel like new.

Not your typical kennel. Dogs get plenty of play time and socialization, and tons of lovin'. Large kennels are provided for anyone who needs some "quiet time". Healthy treats are provided. Please bring food if needed, and a bed or something that smells familiar if you think your dog might be nervous. Please bring current vaccination records also.

The best way to make the most of your day in the mountains. One ticket gets you unlimited Alpine Slide rides, scenic chairlift rides, disc golf, and mini golf; plus 1 climb on the rock wall and 1 jump on the bungee tramp.

Sailplanes are towed aloft, depending on which ride you chose, to a pre-selected altitude, then released. As you soar like an eagle back to the gliderport, you will be able to see the beautiful San Juan Mountains, plus the Animas River winding through the valley and, on a clear day, 100 miles of scenery in any direction.

Duranglers specializes in year round guided fly fishing trips to the fabulous Durango area trout waters. We teach fly fishing skills to beginners of all ages and provide fine points and useful tips to the expert angler.

Mountain Waters Rafting makes it easy and FUN! We have taken more people down the Animas River in Durango than any other outfitter. Come ride with us and see why! Experienced and knowledgeable rafting guides and 25 years of satisfied customers! 90% of our guests report their Durango raft trip was the highlight of their family vacation.

Jeep Rentals. Explore the Alpine Loop and area ghost towns. Experience the excitement and beauty of the San Juan Mountains.

Scenic open air jeep tours of the high, cliff hanging San Juan Mountains including mining trails and ghost towns. Guided tours by Colorado's first and oldest 4x4 tour company. Exclusive mountaintop tours, "Trails Less Traveled" and custom tours that only their guides do. Guaranteed best rates.

Enjoy an adventure of the soul with 4 Corners Whitewater specializing in guided rafting and kayaking trips on the Animas River.

Come and join us for the Four Corners Biker Rally, Labor Day, 2008. This Motorcycle Rally is located in the most beautiful spot in the US. The riding is the most spectacular of any Rally anywhere.

Bartels' Mancos Valley Stage Line takes pride in presenting our guests with the most authentic, historically accurate experience possible. Take an authentic trip into scenic Weber Canyon and you'll KNOW you've experienced a bit of the REAL WEST!

Explore Durango and the Four Corners area on a quality bike from Hassle Free Sports. We have a good selection of road bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, cruiser and comfort bikes as well as kids bikes. Whether you are cruising the bike path or riding epic single track, we have expertly tuned bikes to make your ride Hassle Free.

The Durango Community Recreation Center is a 71,557 square foot facility complete with gymnasium, climbing wall, indoor track, fitness equipment and fitness classes, racquetball courts, and aquatics area (including waterslide, leisure pool, and lap lanes.) Day passes are available for $4.50/adult, $3.50/children 4-17 yrs and $3.50/senior 55 and over. Open M-F, 6am - 10pm, Sat., 8am - 10pm, Sun., 10am - 6pm. 2700 Main Avenue.

Spend an evening relaxing under the stars in our two mineral-rich therapy hot pools, or swim in our heated 50-meter Olympic pool. Stay overnight in our Starlight Room for couples with overnight private access to the Red Rock Spa Pool. You can also enjoy up to 28 soothing massage and body treatments from 15 of Durango’s finest certified therapists.

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Located just past the entrance to Durango Mountain Resort, Buck's Livery provides horseback riding trail rides in the spectacular San Juan Mountains. Our gentle horses will take you where and for as long as you want to go; from 1-hour rides to all day trips.

Rapp Corral offers summer trailriding within San Juan National forest near Haviland Lake, 20 miles north of Durango. They offer one hour, two hour, three hour and custom planned longer rides.

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Relive history with the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a truly spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Experience the adventure of traveling by a coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive on the same tracks miners, cowboys and settlers of the old west took over a century ago.

The 2007 Series proved to be the most successful, well attended series in many years. Don't miss this exciting, non-alcohol family event. Events include: Saddle Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Bull Riding and Mutton Busting. Gates open at 4pm and events start at 6pm. Rodeo dates for 2008 include June 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th and July 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th.

Travel back in time and over two miles above sea level as you explore historic ghost towns and majestic mountain peaks! We also offer the biggest selection of rafting and whitewater river trips in Southwest Colorado and Arizona.

Enjoy a night of gaming at the Sky Ute Casino, located about 20 miles from Durango in Ignacio. Slots and live blackjack are waiting for you at this Southern Ute Indian Reservation casino.

For lodging reservations at the Sky Ute Casino, call Gateway Reservations at 800-409-7295.

Diamond Circle Melodrama Durango's best live entertainment – the world famous Diamond Circle Melodrama is a wonderful excursion back in time, to a bygone era of heroines, villians, and oh yes, the hero too!