La Plata County, Colorado
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Durango, Ignacio, Bayfield, Hesperus, Hermosa

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Archaeology

Anasazi Heritage Center, 3 miles west of Dolores, CO, on Highway 184. 970-882-4811
Exhibits, hands-on activities and a replica pithouse help to explain aspects of the Anasazi story.

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, 23390 Road K, Cortez, 970-565-8975
Hands-on archaeology programs for students and adults.

Mesa Verde National Park, 36 miles west on Highway 160, 970-529-4421
Ancient cliff dwellings with guides, lodging, food and campground facilities.

Ute Mountain Tribal Park, 970-565-3751
Full and half day guided tours, cliff dwellings, rock art.

Arts

Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive, 970-385-1711
Showing "Spirit of the Southwest" big screen multimedia show nightly, as well as quality films.

Durango Arts Center, 802 E. 2nd Ave. 970-259-2606
New exhibits every 3 weeks showcase a diversity of artists and media. Live performances, art classes, educational programs. 10 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.

Community Concert Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, 970-247-7657
Available for performances and events. Seats 614 on three levels.

Diamond Circle Melodrama, in the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Avenue, 970-247-3400
Professional melodrama and vaudeville in the summer months.

Durango Gallery Association:

Earthen Vessel, 825 Main Ave. #223, 970-247-1281
Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. 9th Street, 970-247-8277
Voyageur Productions - The Durango Gallery, 123 W. 9th Street, 970-385-7496, contemporary nature photography from the mountains and deserts of the southwest.

Fishing

Angler's Wharf, Vallecito Lake, 970-884-9477
Boat rentals, buoy service, gas, tackle, licenses.

Duranglers, 932 Main Ave. 970-385-4081
Premier fly fishing retail and guide service.

Five Branches Camper Park, Vallecito Lake, 970-884-2582
Renting fishing and pontoon boats, canoes, paddle boates and tubes. Fishing licenses. On the Pine River.

Mountain Marina, Vallecito Lake, 970-884-9450
Fishing and pontoon boats, runabouts, canoes and paddle boats.

Golf

Dalton Ranch Golf Club, 6 miles north of Durango on the Animas River, 970-247-8774
18 holes of championship golf, restaurant and bar.

Hillcrest Golf Club, 2300 Rim Drive, 970-247-1499
18 hole course next to Fort Lewis College.

Sheraton Tamarron Resort, 970-259-2000
Championship golf, horsdeback riding, tennis and more at Durango's mountain paradise.

Museums:

Animas Museum, 31st St. & W. 2nd Ave., 970-259-2402
Exhibits on area history and Indian cultures.

Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. 2nd Ave. (upstairs in the Durango Arts Center), 970-259-9234
Hands-on exhibits for kids 2-11 years old.

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, 479 Main Ave., 970-247-2733
Locomotives, lamps, locks, art, photos, library, view of train turntable and roundhouse.

Grand Motorcar and Piano Collection, 586 Animas View Drive, 970-247-1250
Two unique grand pianos and antique and classic automobiles.

San Juan County Historical Society, PO Box 154, Silverton, 970-387-5838
Fine museum and Mayflower Gold Mill.

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La Plata County, Colorado Activities

Durango, Ignacio, Bayfield, Hesperus, Hermosa

La Plata County, Colorado
Activities