Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge
Railroad & Museum
479 Main Ave., (970) 247-2733
Experience the adventure of a historic coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive on the same tracks miners and settlers used over a century ago. Year-round excursions, adventure packages and special events. Round trips to Silverton (May-October), Cascade Canyon train (November-April). Museum open days train is in operation. Admission included with purchase of a train ticket. www.durangotrain.com for schedules, fares and reservations.

Durango Discovery Museum
1333 Camino del Rio, (970) 259-9234
Newly opened in Durango's historic power plant building, this family-friendly, hands-on interactive science center is a great place for family adventure, school field trips, early childhood learning, special events and hanging out by the river. Come discover the power of fun! www.durangodiscovery.org.

Durango Mountain Resort
#1 Skier Place, (970) 247-9000
Just 25 minutes north of downtown Durango, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort features activities for all ages in the spectacular San Juan Mountains. "Family friendly," enjoy the day and race down the alpine slide, fly on the bungee trampoline, scale the climbing wall, ride the summer chair lift with access to 50 miles of trails, play mini or disc golf, or roll through the forest on a mountain bike. Horseback and fishing trips are available. Come on up and play! Be a kid for the day at Purgatory. www.durangomountainresort.com.

Durango Wine Experience
The sixth annual Durango Wine Experience is scheduled for May 3, 4 and 5, 2012. Including educational seminars, dinners and tastings, the wine experience plans to offer samples of some 1,800 wines from throughout the world. More than 500 past attendees enjoyed the culmination of the event, a grand tasting under the open-air tent at the First National Bank of Durango parking lot. www.durangowine.com.

Honeyville
33633 Hwy. 550, (970) 247-1474
Stop and see the bees make honey. Colorado wildflower honey, homemade jams, honey wines, gift packages, complimentary catalog, free samples, chocolate honey. Open year-round 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ten miles north of Durango. www.honeyvillecolorado.com.

Silverton Chamber of Commerce
414 Greene St., (970) 387-5654
Featured as one of a "Dozen Distinctive Destinations" and listed in "America's Most Charming Towns and Villages," Silverton offers the rustic allure of an Old West town amid spectacular mountain scenery. Once a prosperous mining hub, Silverton's riches now lie in its many attractions and outdoor adventures. Call (800) 752-4494, e-mail info@silvertoncolorado.com or visit the website www.silvertoncolorado.com.

Sky Ute Casino Resort
Ignacio, (970) 563-7777
The brand new Sky Ute Resort and Casino includes a 45,000-square-foot casino hosting up to 700 slot machines, 10+ table games, 140 hotel rooms plus six luxury suites, a 100-seat Bingo hall, a 24-lane bowling center, retail spaces, indoor pool, putt-putt golf and multiple restaurants. The 1,800-seat Events/Conference Center offers up to 19,000+ square feet of usable space for everything from rock concerts to educational seminars. Whether you are looking to host a business conference for 1,500 or an intimate wedding for 100, their talented sales/banquets staff will assist you every step of the way. Located a short 23 miles from downtown Durango on U.S. Highway 172; changing the way the Four Corners plays! www.skyutecasino.com.

Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum
Ignacio, (970) 563-4649
Opened June 2011, the new center houses more than 1,000 professionally maintained artifacts and interactive exhibits. The library will contain oral history recordings by Southern Ute tribal members. For more information visit www.southernutemuseum.org.

Ute Mountain Casino
Towaoc, (970) 564-2500
Nestled in the shadow of the legendary Sleeping Ute Mountain, Ute Mountain Casino, Hotel and Resort offers southwestern hospitality, friendly faces, good food and gaming excitement. www.utemountaincasino.com.