Holiday homes & rentals in Durango

The sun beams over Durango, just a jump away from the ancient Pueblo homes at Chimney Rock. Navigate your way through thousands of archaeological exhibits in Mesa Verda National Park, or grab your skis.

Learn about wine at Four Leaves

Four Leaves Winery is housed in a historic building redolent with the aroma of wine. Here, you can enjoy wine tastings and special wine-themed events, before buying a bottle or two to remember your holiday by. Their Dry Riesling, Peach Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir are all superb.

Alpine adventures the kids will remember

The kids will never forget your holiday to Purgatory Resort, where alpine air and snow-clad escarpments embrace some of the most thrilling ski runs around. Even better, children ski for free with special adult tickets. As the sun gleams on these heavenly hills, you can teach the little ones to ski on a range of green runs, interspersed with playgrounds and apres ski areas where you can indulge in a warming treat or two.

Unbelievable sights

Mesa Verde National Park

'Green Table' in Spanish, the dramatic slopes of Mesa Verde afford a spectacular vantage point from which to learn about the Pueblo people who lived here between the year 600 and 1300. There are - wait for it - 5000 archaeological sites hidden in this incomparable park, including 600 cave dwellings, inarguably some of the United States' most notable archaeological treasures.

San Juan National Forest

Nearly 2 million acres in Colorado's Southwestern 'corner' feature desert plains and canyons, alpine peaks, and lush meadows. Venture across the vertiginous National Forest byway and San Juan Skyways, which afford spectacular views of the surrounding wilds. Alternatively, come for fishing, horseback hacks, and camping amongst natural splendour.

San Juan Mountains

Cameras at the ready, this range of mountains is mesmerising with its profusion of colours and shapes stretching as far as the eye can see. Enormous lava beds characterize the landscape which is also home to the famous Smuggler Union Mines.

Durango Discovery Museum

Also known as the Powerhouse Science Centre, this is indeed a powerhouse, of learning as well as of energy. The museum tells the story of the 1893 power plant in this area, one of the world's first coal-fired plants. The plant was converted into its modern incarnation in 2002 and also features climbing exhibits, musicians and cafes,

Chimney Rock National Monument

Walk in the footsteps of the Chaco clan of Puebloans down paths unchanged for 1,000 years. Archaeological ruins and artifacts litter your trail through verdant wildlife as you hike towards Chimney Rock, rising 7,000 feet above sea level. It is home to hundreds of ancient homes - explore a Pit House and Multi-family Dwelling on your way to views over Colorado and New Mexico.

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