Durango is in southwestern Colorado. The drive from Denver takes about 6.5 hours. Don’t want to drive? The Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) is a regional airport in Durango with flights to/from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), Phoenix (PHX), and Las Vegas (LAS).
The Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a popular attraction with full and half day excursions. They also offer special trains, including The Polar Express, photography train, and Romance on the Rails.