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DURANGO, CO
Located in the southwest corner of Colorado, Durango has a rich history as a frontier mining town. Organized in 1880 to serve the San Juan mining district, the city was named by former Colorado governor Alexander Hunt after a city in Mexico he admired on a scouting trip for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. Today, Durango is known for its myriad outdoor recreational activities and incredible scenic beauty. Mountain bikers, rafters, kayakers, horseback riders, rock climbers, hikers, campers, hunters and fishermen are drawn to the two-million-acre San Juan National Forest and to the San Juan mountains, the largest range in the Rockies. Access to many trailheads can be found within minutes of Durango, including Missionary Ridge and the mountainous Weminuche wilderness area (the largest wilderness in the state of Colorado). There is no shortage of outdoor activities, and with 300 annual days of sunshine, even the most avid outdoorspeople will be fulfilled.
Local lore states that there are more restaurants in Durango, per capita, than San Francisco – and there are certainly a plentitude of options from breweries to fine dining. There is also plenty of live entertainment, from concerts at the Fort Lewis Concert Hall to Music in the Mountains, an exceptional classical music festival that occurs each summer. With over 500 stores in the Durango area, from chic boutiques to galleries, there is plenty to discover in the local shopping scene. Easy access to skiing can be found at Purgatory, a Durango Mountain Resort, in winter, and hiking, fishing, rafting and horseback riding in warmer months. The Glacier Club is also nearby, and the exceptional private club and community showcases two 18-hole golf courses. The courses (the Mountain Course, designed by Todd Shoeder and Hale Irwin, and the Valley Course, designed by Arthur Hills) are challenging, and the amenities and clubhouse are top- notch. Equity memberships are available.
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