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Bring the Kids Itinerary

1. Visit our beautiful Recreation Center at 2700 Main Avenue. The 71,557 sq. ft. facility is
filled with fun activities for the whole family. The facility has an expansive aquatics area with
a 160 ft. water slide and play structures. The kids will enjoy scrambling over the 30-ft. high
rock climbing wall. And don't forget the racquet ball courts and gymnasium. The Rec Center
also has a great youth games space with fun activities such as air hockey, pool table and
ping pong.

2. Don't miss a trip to the Durango Silverton Railroad Museum. Admission is free! The
museum has an interactive train model, authentic train cars for kids to explore, plus many
interesting historical railroad artifacts.

3. Feed the fish at the Fish Hatchery, May 15-September 15. Located at 151 E. 16th St.
The facility produces more than 1.3 million fish per year, and visitors can feed the fish via
coin-operated dispensers. Inside, the museum features an intimate display covering the
area's wildlife. Allow 30 minutes. Bring some quarters so you can feed the fish!

4. Check out the Durango Public Library at 1900 E. 3rd Ave., featuring a generous,
dedicated children's section with books, interactive computer games, and puppet area.
Keep current with the calendar for regular weekly events such as baby story time, fired up
stories, STEAM-Tastic Friday, Lego club and more. During the summer months check out
the summer reading shows on Tuesdays at 10:30am and 1pm.

5. Enjoy some Sweet Treats at our amazing ice cream candy shops. Visit Cream Bean
Berry, Top That Frozen Yogurt, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and Animas Chocolate
Company.

6. Visit the Power House Science Center- Open year-around. The Powerhouse Science
Center is educational and playful place for children of all ages with hands-on learning and
interactive exhibits. Hours of Operation: Saturday through Monday 9am-4pm, Wednesday
through Friday 9am-1pm. Closed on Tuesday. Click here for more information.

7. Summer Time Fun! Free Concerts in Buckley Park (Mid-June through the end of July).
Community Concert Hall @ Fort Lewis College, Alpine Bank and the City of Durango
present: Concert Hall @ The Park. FREE live music in historic downtown Durango.
Thursday night from 5-7pm. This is a great family-friendly atmosphere to kick back and
relax. Bring your own lawn chairs and picnic dinner or enjoy food from one of the food
venders. Schedule is available at DowntownDurango.org. More information can be found at
www.durangoconcerts.com

8. Take a trip down the Animas River Trail. The river trail stretches 7 miles through
Durango's Animas River Green way. The trail is a great connection to many of our parks
and open spaces, including the Recreation Center, Powerhouse Science Center and more.
Bike, ride, stroll down our beautiful trail. Click here for a map of the Animas River Trail.

Brought to you by the Durango Business Improvement District www.DowntownDurango.org