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5 Paint & Pottery Studios in Durango That You Shouldn't Miss
Once a frontier mining town, Durango draws thousands of tourists year-round for the myriad outdoor recreational activities and 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. But the city's biggest tourist draw is a nine-hour historic train ride in a vintage steam locomotive. The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which hauled precious metals in the 1880s, now takes tourists for a 47-mile, open-air journey through mountains and forests and past abandoned mines to historic Silverton and back. Children and train buffs will relish the chance to climb into a locomotive and pore over railroad memorabilia at the railroad's museum. Skiers flock to the Durango Mountain Resort in winter, which also offers hiking, fishing, rafting and horseback riding in warmer months. Slow down your pace with a stroll past splendidly restored Victorian buildings in historic Downtown Durango and wind up a very active weekend in a local brewpub or saloon.
Restaurants in Durango
1. Cocktails and Creations
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Looking for a fun night out with friends while creating your own masterpiece? Looking for a night of creativity and camaraderie? Cocktails & Creations is the place to be. Paint, canvas and brushes provided, as is an experienced and enthusiastic local artist who will lead you through the process of recreating the featured artwork. First, sign up for a two to three hour painting session while enjoying wine (for inspiration), snacks, and other drinks with friends. In each session we will show you step-by-step how to create your own masterpiece that you can be proud of and take home at the end of the night. Don't worry if you can't even draw a stick person. You will depart at the end of the session with your own 16 x 20 inch acrylic painting on stretched canvas. This is not your average art class, this is art entertainment.
2. The Clay Room
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Clay Room is a paint your own pottery and art studio. We also offer work shops and lessons in several different art medias. There is something for everyone, and a great activity to do as a family.
3. The Art Experience
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Art Experience is an Art Studio and gallery. Our mission is to help people experience art from all its many perspectives: young children creating art with their parents, students learning to draw and paint, masterclass workshops, AMAZINGLY fun paint parties (because art should always be FUN), an art gallery, and art business classes for emerging artists.
4. The Educational Adventures Company
Tailored group and private adventure tours to Cuba and Mexico. The Educational Adventures Company offers opportunities to explore Cuba and Mexico through hands-on adventures and meaningful community connections. We personalize each experience to create the educational adventure of a lifetime.
5. Colorado Photo Workshops
Colorado Photo Workshops produces private and group photography tours, workshops and adventures to help you take your photography to new heights. From Beginners to Pros, we offer personalized, hands-on instruction. Wherever you might be on your photographic journey, we have a program that will excite, inform and push your creative vision. Let us help you take your photography to the next level.
