I had wanted to visit this town last spring, but it was too far off our route, but now easily reachable, we decided to check out this historic western town. Although reviews rave about it, we found that it was basically a tourist town, serving the outdoor enthusiasts who come for summer and winter sports, and has lost, or ignores, its historical significance. Durango and Silverton, a town north of it, were home first to the silver rush, and then the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad that followed the rush. All that remains is a beautiful old hotel, and a railroad museum, which we were not aware of until we arrived, which was really very nice. They have the old steam engine, and you can ride the train being pulled by it to Silverton, but it is an all day event, and we chose not to.
So, we toured the train museum, Clem acquired yet a few more cars for his train layout, and then we walked the downtown streets and bought the requisite tee shirt, before heading to the local Steam Works Brewhouse for a very tasty dinner!
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| House smoked pulled pork sliders....appetizer portion! |
We had gone into the 1887 Strater Hotel to admire the lobby, which was beautiful with gingerbread wood trim, and when we came out, we came across a bride and groom, dressed in modern, yet 1800's garb! So cute! EVERYone was taking their photos!
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