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Join Travel + Leisure to see why Durango, Colorado is one of the best destinations for a last-minute fall trip. In this video, see the must-do activities, from riding the scenic Durango & Silverton train to soaking in natural hot springs. Check out the area's best scenic drives and its surprisingly vibrant foodie scene.
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00:00Skip Denver and head straight to Durango, Colorado this fall. Durango is one of the
00:04most magical places in Colorado for fall foliage and adventure. You can catch a quick flight from
00:10Denver or take a scenic six-hour drive through some stunning mountain views to this historic
00:15town. Durango is best known for its viral train ride to Silverton. It's a three and a half hour
00:20journey each way that winds through the iconic horseshoe curve. It crosses the high bridge and
00:24it follows the beautiful Annie Mouse River. You'll get about two hours to explore Silverton before
00:29heading back. If you decide to drive instead, don't miss the Million Dollar Highway, one of
00:33Colorado's most scenic fall drives. Soak in the Durango Hot Springs with 32 natural mineral pools
00:39and make a pit stop at Honeyville where you'll find everything honey infused from whiskey to
00:44jans, jellies, and sauces. Durango is also low-key a foodie paradise. Think fresh burgers from James
00:50Ranch, creative cocktails at Derail Pourhouse, stone fire pizza at Chamayo, and even a hidden
00:55speakeasy behind a barber shop. Save this for your next Colorado trip.
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