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Things to do in Durango, Colorado (CO): The Best Museums
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.
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1. Durango Cannabis Discovery Center
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
DCDC is Colorado’s 1st Center/Museum focused on the evolution of Hemp, and how it has flourished into the Seed to Sale process of our beloved Cannabis Industry. Our goal is to help spread awareness, by providing an interactive experience as you learn first hand how Hemp has transformed our economy to the many medicinal benefits of Hemp(cannabis.)
2. Earthen Vessel Gallery
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
A gallery representing American makers, specializing in handcrafted pottery, jewelry, glass, wood and art to wear. Celebrating all things handmade...
Reviewed By jackmV4428WP
Nicest people you will ever deal with.The selection of merchandise is unequaled in Durango. Wonderful shopping expereince.
3. Sorrel Sky Gallery
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Durango’s must-see gallery. Representing over 50 local and regional artists, including acclaimed sculptor Star Liana York, and internationally renowned painter Kevin Red Star, Sorrel Sky exclusively represents the one-of-a-kind, collectible jewelry of former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse. Offering both contemporary and traditional Western and Native American fine art and jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, woodturning and more. Sorrel Sky Gallery. Discover something new, something rare, something unique. Located in downtown Durango.
4. Studio &
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Formed in 2010, Studio & is a Studio and a Gallery operated by 5 artists in Durango, Colorado. Toeing the line between studio, gallery and retail space, our intention is to create as a studio, sell and curate as a gallery, and serve as a confluence of art, ideas, and progress for the four corners region. Everything at Studio & is made by us or the select group of local artists we represent. Our rotating monthly exhibitions are curated in-house and are ever-evolving affairs that bring together and showcase local talent which might otherwise go unnoticed in the vast open spaces of southwest Colorado.
5. Scenic Aperture Gallery
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Visiting Durango? Stop by and see us! Scenic Aperture's Durango Gallery is located in the heart of Durango's vibrant art scene. Scenic Aperture features fine-art nature photography of the four-corners area of the American Southwest. The Gallery showcases the photography of award winning Durango photographer Frank Comisar. Scenic Aperture is a highlight of Durango's historic Main Street. Scenic Aperture also offers half-day and destination photography workshops to aspiring photographers.
6. Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Contemporary Paintings of the area by Karyn Gabaldon. We also show work by top craftspeople in all mediums and the Best of Artistic Contemporary Jewelry...since 1980. Voted Best Art Gallery of Durango!
7. Fort Lewis Center of Southwest Studies
8. Get Fused Art Studio And Gift Shop
9. Animas Museum
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By hummingbird08 - Farmington, United States
Very well organized and documented history of the Durango area. An intimate look at the "Old West" here in southwest Colorado.
10. Durango Fish Hatchery and Wildlife Museum
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
Due to COVID, the museum is closed for the 2020 season. Please remember to check us out for the 2021 season starting May 15-. through September 15, 2021. Monday- Saturday: 10am to 4pm Sunday: 11am to 3pm. The Hatchery is also closed to the public until further notice.
Reviewed By 250micheller - Durango, United States
Great attraction for visitors with young kids. Check hours for the museum before you come. It's an excellent hands-on experience for kids. Feed the fish in the fish hatchery fish runs. Located next to the Animas river, enjoy a walk along the river path and head north to visit the library. Walk south to town and visit the Durango Powerhouse Science center.
