Great Destinations in Any Direction From Durango!

Durango, Colorado is a spectacular place to call home. It is made even more so by the many exciting day trips that can be taken from your Durango starting point. It is so easy to take a short adventure from Durango and check out other historical sites or the wonders of nature. Below are just a few:

Mesa Verde, the 52,000 acre national park just 35 miles west of Durango, features some of the most amazing Native American archaelogical sites in the world. Ancestral Pueblo people made it their home for over 700 years from AD 600 to AD 1300. nps.gov/meve/

Silverton, Colorado, an old mining town, is 50 miles north of Durango. Silverton is a National Historic Landmark and the destination for the D&SNG coal powered train. It sits amid tremendous high peaks and prides itself on its history, including the Mining Heritage Center and Museum. sivertoncolorado.com

Ouray, Colorado, 70 miles north of Durango, has been called the "Switzerland of America." The highway between Silverton and Ouray is called the "Million Dollar Highway" and is known for its beautiful vistas but is not for the fainthearted. Ouray is a tiny community nestled in some of the most rugged and towering peaks in the Rockies where many of the original Victorian structures have been lovingly restored. ouraycolorado.com

Telluride, Colorado, just 120 miles from Durango , is splendid in mountain beauty and features a spectacular downtown and ski resort and is home to many music festivals, a hot air balloon festival, and many, many artistic events and exhibitions throughout the year. visittelluride.com

Ignacio, Colorado is 25 miles southeast of Durango and home to the Sky Ute Casino Resort, a 45,000 sq.ft. gaming floor and an elegantly appointed resort hotel. skyutecasino.com Ignacio also boasts the future Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum (projected to open in 2011) which will house over 1000 artifacts and interactive exhibits. southernutemuseum.org

Farminton, New Mexico, 50 miles south and across the state border into New Mexico, is a bustling retail center and the largest city in the Four Corners Region. farmingtonnm.org

Ute Mountain Tribal Park, 55 miles west of Durango, is a preserve of more than 125,000 acres along a stretch of the Mancos River. Tours are available with a Ute Guide in order to visit well-preserved ancestral Puebloan sites. utemountainute.com

You can contact me, Don Ricedorff, at The Wells Group, 901 Main, Durango, Colorado, 970-375-7014 or via email at don@durangorealproperty.com

Don Ricedorff is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Colorado, with 16 years of experience, and he resides in Durango Colorado.He has numerous real estate designations, which have provided him with an unparalleled education to assist his clients.


The designations include:

CRS, Certified Residential Specialist
CRB, Certified Residential Broker
CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member
CDPE, Certified Distressed Property Expert
ABR, Accredited Buyer Representation
GRI, Graduate of Realtor Institute
RSPS, Resort and Second Home Property Specialist
CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist
SRES, Senior Real Estate Specialist


He is also an active volunteer in the community and his church. His highest aspiration is spending time with his wife, Janet, and his three children Kelly, Katie, and Kyle. His other interests include playing tennis, fly fishing, hiking, boating, and water skiing.