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La Plata County, Colorado
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 Archaeology Anasazi Heritage Center, 3 miles west of Dolores, CO, on Highway 184. 970-882-4811Exhibits, 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. |
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Arts Abbey Theatre, 128 E. College Drive, 970-385-1711Showing "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:
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Fishing Angler's Wharf, Vallecito Lake, 970-884-9477Boat 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 no the Animas River, 970-247-877418 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. |
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Museums: Animas Museum, 31st St. & W. 2nd Ave., 970-259-2402Exhibits 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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