Look up “adventure” in the dictionary (who does that anymore? Search Google or ask Siri or Alexa) and you’ll find a photo of Durango, Colorado. Search “Durango Place to Stay” and you’ll find The Strater Hotel. Durango and The Strater are pretty much synonymous. We’ve both been here since the 1880s, after all. This is a place for ALL SEASON FUN, ADVENTURE AND EXPLORATION! Below are some ideas on how to enjoy the seasons here. As we get close to each season, we will post relevant vacation ideas and suggested itineraries and seasonal package information. Join us for one season or all four….we welcome you and thank you for being part of our Durango and Strater story!
SO MANY OPTIONS, SO LITTLE TIME
STAY AS LONG AS YOU CAN BECAUSE THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO AND SEE!
Summer
Well, what can we say. Summer is vacation time by just about everyone’s standards. And there is SOOOO much to do in Durango and Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners that we’re not even sure where to start. But here we go. Ride the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Train from Durango to Silverton…a 50 mile trip […]
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FALL
Think of Fall in Colorado and you’ll think of golden aspen trees and leaf peeping in the mountains. Long drives, horseback, and hikes and the Fall Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Train are the best way to witness what the paint-by-number fall of southwest Colorado. The Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train is perfect this time of year. […]
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WINTER
Skiing is the first order of business and Purgatory Ski Resort is the place. Just north of town in the San Juan Mountains, you’ll find this gem of a downhill area with trails for all abilities. There’s a nordic ski area across the valley from Purgatory, and there are Snow Cat and other backcountry options […]
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