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Fort Lewis College - - What To Do And See

 

ATTRACTIONS

 

Among the most popular attractions in Durango, there are:

 

 

>> Chimney Rock Archeological Area, a San Juan National Forest Archaeological Area located in Colorado between Durango and Pagosa Springs, designated an Archaeological Area and National Historic Site in 1970.

 

 

Chimney Rock lies on 4,100 acres of San Juan National Forest land surrounded by the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. The site was home to the ancestors of the modern Pueblo Indians 1,000 years ago and is of great spiritual significance to these tribes.

 

 

>> Animas City Park, a beautiful park in Durango which provides the perfect setting for visitors to spend a fun, family day out with the kids, the park featuring a grass area, picnic tables, a playground, a hard surface trail and more.

 

 

>> Animas Museum, which offers a variety of exhibits and programs for all ages, and is also home to our research library and photo archives, focusing on the history and culture of the San Juan Basin with a focus on La Plata County, Colorado.

 

 

Annual Events

 

Durango Autumn Arts Festival is considered to be one of the city's most popular annual events. It is a festive celebration of artists and art-lovers.

 

 

Fine arts and crafts, music, food and much, much more awaits visitors in Durango, during this fabulous celebration, which has something fun and artistic to offer for everybody.

 

 

Shopping

 

Where to shop in Durango? To get an idea check out the list below, which contains some of the most favorite shopping spots in the city.

 

 

- Durango Mall: 800 South Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO.

 

- Boot Barn Durango: 890 South Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO.

 

- The Summit: 600 Main Avenue, Durango, CO.

 

- Lori's At the Mall: 800 South Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO.

 

- Main Mall: 999 East College Drive, Durango, CO.

 

- Artesanos Design Collection: 700 East 2nd Avenue, Durango, CO.