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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum

479 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301
970-247-2733
Ranked #2 of 35 attractions in Durango
4.5 of 5 stars 332 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads, Speciality Museums
Activities: Group tours/train
Owner description: Hop aboard a coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive that travels along the same railroad tracks that miners, cowboys and the early settlers of the Old...... more » Owner description: Hop aboard a coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive that travels along the same railroad tracks that miners, cowboys and the early settlers of the Old West used over a hundred years ago. The route winds in and out of canyons and past open wilderness affording great views. The price of a ticket also includes admission to the D&SNGRR Museum and the Silverton Freight Yard Museum. « less
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Durango, Colorado
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

comfortable ride with great mountain and river views to the old mining town of Silverton. The 2 hours in Silverton took us back to the 1800's. More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We booked a round trip but decided to take the bus home. It's a long day (10 hours) otherwise. More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

It was wonderful, the attendant in our car was informative and nice. The trip delightful and beautiful. More

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Denver, CO
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

We loved this train ride. Fun experience and would do it again. More

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Farmington, New York
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012 NEW

The train ride really gives you the oppertunity to take in the scenery. Its slow paced and really makes you slow down. You have the option of taking the train round trip which is a full day or taking a motorcoach one way and train the other. This shortens the day. More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We live in durango and we send all of our out of town friends spend the extra money and ride in a fully restored Pullman just great More

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Lufkin, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is a beautiful trip. Very comfortable and fun. For those that have never been on a train this is a bucket list item. More

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Fountain, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is one of my absolute favorite things to do in Durango. It's WHY I come to Durango. That being said, it's not inexpensive. Roundtrip tickets for two adults cost us in the neighborhood of $160, and my husband said he'd prefer to upgrade to the nicer coaches next time, despite the cost. The trip is 3.5 hours one way,... More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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A day of fun. I purchased tickets for an open car going, and a closed car comping back. Durango to Silverton, started out, with a whistle and " all aboard". The smell of buning coal, the sight of the smoke, steam. As we went on the rushing stream beside us, the breath taking views. A camera morement. Getting soot on... More

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Durango, Colorado
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Breathtaking, spectacular views - and spending some time in Silverton is lots of fun too. More

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