Durango, CO

I ended up spending two very nice days in Durango. It turned out to be my favorite locale for this trip.What did I like: an active Steam train line with tons of history, a cool Western feel - but not excessively touristy, mountains looming over the city in all directions - with hiking trails, a really nice river through the city with a river walk along its length, a really nice downtown with nice eateries and places to look into, a college in town, big emphasis on biking (when there's no snow). It's a small enough, yet big enough city.

Historic Downtown Hotel

The Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Train leaving Downtown Durango

On the Animas River Walk in Durango

Looking out to the mountains behind my Motel