Cultural / Historical Tours | Activities & Attractions

Southwest Colorado is well known for its “Old West” heritage and rich cultural history. In addition to the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad or a visit to Mesa Verde National Park, there are a wide variety of other cultural and historic activities to enjoy including historic tours in Silverton, the ghost towns and mines with a jeep tour, farm and ranch tours, and much more! Come to explore the unique history and culture in the Southwestern area and don’t forget your camera, because no matter where you are, the scenery and rich cultural heritage is beautiful and awe-inspiring.

Tall Pines Aviation

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Especially in this area, Tall Pines Aviation will give you one experience that's unlike anything else. It's flying. It's soaring just above the mountains, rivers and canyons of this uniquely beautiful region. It's also unforgettable. Starting at just $98 per person, you can have the kind of experience that takes flight, capturing a memory in Durango that will last for many years. Choose from one of three scenic airplane tour options including Historic Downtown, Mesa Verde National Park, over the narrow gauge railroad, or choose your own specific route and flight time! Choose our optional photo package to prove to…
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Mesa Verde Aramark Tours

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Providing the only lodging and NPS-approved guided tours inside Mesa Verde National Park, Far View Lodge offers 150 non-smoking rooms ranging from simple to upscale available late spring through early fall. Perched atop a mesa at 8200' elevation within this U.S. National Park, each room's private balcony allows enjoyment of panoramic views reaching into Colorado's neighboring Four Corners states of New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Tours depart from Far View Terrace Tour Desk, across the road diagonally from the Visitor Center.
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Outlaw Tours

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We are an outdoor seasonal recreation company offering activities in whitewater rafting, hummer tours. ATV tours & snowmobile tours. We are the oldest & most respected outfitter in southwest Colorado. We are open for all seasons and always have something fun and exciting for the outdoor enthusiast. When it comes to fun we're number one.
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San Juan Backcountry

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We are excited to offer guided tours of the majestic San Juan Backcountry. Whether you choose 4x4, ATV, Bicycling or hiking, we offer guides for just plain fun!As your backcountry guides, you will enjoy spectacular scenery from 9,300 to 13,000 feet and learn about its, history. Tour guides will take you to the best places to hike, fish and explore.San Juan Backcountry has been established since the 1990's. San Juan is one of the oldest touring Company's in Colorado. The San Juan area around Silverton, CO is some of America's most pristine wilderness.
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Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum

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The Southwest's newest and most impressive cultural center and museum is now open! What SUCCM has to offer youThe Permanent Gallery Take a self-guided tour through our permanent gallery to explore the history and culture of the Southern Ute through your own eyes. To help you on this journey, there are multiple interactive exhibits throughout the gallery. In some, you can see how Ute territory was broken down by U.S. treaties. At other stations, you can learn how to bead or tie on an arrow head. See things as a child would see them by sitting in a desk that…
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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

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Ride the Longest Highest, most Historic Narrow Gauge Railroad in North America. 64 miles of spectacular scenery through the beautiful San Juan Mountains of Northern NM and Southern Co. Enjoy riding the rails, as they did in the 1880's with modern day comforts. This Historic line was originally the San Juan Extension with Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, few railroads in the world climb to greater heights than the historic narrow gauge line over 10,015-foot Cumbres Pass. The trains have been chugging over Cumbres Pass since 1881. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad was chosen one of the "Top 20 Rail…
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Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours

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Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours, founded in 1985, is the first river outfitter in Durango to be licensed by the State of Colorado. We offer the safest and finest whitewater rafting available in the Southwest Colorado and have a perfect safety record. We offer all the rafting trips in Durango to all ages, making Rivertrippers a great experience for the entire family! Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Durango, you will be able to begin and end your trip without the hassle of driving around town. We are proud to offer the best prices in the area which gives…
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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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Relive history with the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a truly spectacular journey aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Experience the adventure of traveling by a coal-fired, steam-locomotive on the same tracks miners, cowboys and settlers of the old west took over a century ago. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad winds through spectacular & breathtaking canyons in the remote wilderness of the two-million acre San Juan National Forest for an unforgettable year round adventure.
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