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Durango, Colorado - Hotels, Lodging, Real Estate, Attractions - Durango.Com
Description
Known for its historic aura, Durango's biggest tourist attraction is the town itself. Located in the mountainous region of Southwest Colorado, Durango is situated at an elevation of 6500ft. Durango means "water town", and was so named because of the beautiful Animas River which flows through the city. Durango, unlike many other towns in the western US, was not founded as a result of pioneers looking for gold. In fact, much like today, the town was based around the railroad.
The city was incorporated in 1881 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad to serve the San Juan mining district. In the San Juan Mountains, mining had quickly developed and the town of Animas City, about two miles north of the future site of Durango, was founded earlier in 1876. Durango quickly flourished, as the railroad offered jobs and business opportunities. In the past 100 years, Durango has grown and changed with the times, growing more rapidly in recent years as big-city dwellers move here to find small-town life in a beautiful setting.
Just a short distance away from historic downtown Durango lies the Boulders at Escalante, a new community specializing in the finest living accommodations. The Boulders at Escalante are surrounded by the natural beauty of Colorado's southwest, with the Animas River less than a block away. The La Plata Mountains are nearby as well, providing residents with access to some of the best mountain biking, hiking and kayaking in the country.
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- pigeonforge.com, llc.
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- Knoxville TN
- United States 37919
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- +1.8655842602
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