The Great American Road Trip ChallengeOne trip, ~2.5 years, 48 states
The Colorado Rockies

Stop 7 · Days 699–702

Mesa Verde & Durango

Mesa Verde & Durango, CO

Ancient cliff dwellings tucked into the canyon walls, and a Victorian railroad town with a steam train that climbs into the San Juans.

Where to stay

  • A Durango hotel

    Historic downtown near the depot.

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You gotta eat this

  • Southwestern fare & local brews

    Durango's lively main street.

The days here

Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page

  1. 699Day 699 — Cliff PalaceFull day · 5h planned
  2. 700Day 700 — The Silverton TrainFull day · 7h planned
  3. 701Day 701 — Free DayFree day
  4. 702Day 702 — North to TellurideDrive day · 2h 30m drive

What this stop is made of

  • National Parks & Forests
  • Guided Tours