Train Around Southern Colorado

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Tracks Across Borders Scenic Byway not only provides you with breathtaking vistas of southern Colorado but with the ability to ride on not one but two scenic railroads.

Sustainability Activity
How to Give Back to These Special Places

There are special places and unique vistas around nearly every Colorado corner. You can help ensure these places exist for generations to come by staying on roads and trails, keeping speeds in check, leaving campsites and picnic spots just as you found them, and following instructional signs while you’re out and about in our state.

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durango & silverton train on the highbridge photo
Activity
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
Experience the adventure of traveling by a historic steam-powered or diesel locomotive on the same tracks miners, cowboys and settlers of the Old…
Lunch
Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen
Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen is a modern American bistro. We specialize in from-scratch Southwestern and Mediterranean cuisine, featuring fresh…
Activity
Powerhouse Science Center
The Powerhouse Science Center is Southwest Colorado's hands-on, interactive science center for all ages. Open year-round, the center is a dynamic…
Activity
Diamond Belle Saloon
If you're standing in the Diamond Belle Saloon, located in Durango, Colorado, you just may have stepped back in time. Revered as one of the most…
Lodging
General Palmer Hotel
The General Palmer Hotel is a prestigious, Victorian-style hotel. The Historic General Palmer Hotel will pamper you with, luxury, service, and…
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2
Breakfast
College Drive Cafe
Fresh and local food doesn't have to be expensive. Breakfast, lunch coffee, Wi-Fi, freindly staff and relaxing atmosphere.
Activity
Southern Ute Museum
The Southern Ute Museum celebrates the living history of Colorado's longest continuous residents with multi-sensory exhibitions, rare artifact…
Lunch
The Rose Cafe
One of the best places to eat in Ignacio, The Rose Cafe is great for families to experience American food, like our tacos.
Activity
Chimney Rock National Monument
Chimney Rock Interruptive Association in partnership with the Forest Service would like to share with this amazing preserved archaeological…
Dinner
Sky Ute Casino Resort
Seven Rivers Steaks Seafood Spirits Join us where Seven Rivers meet to create an amazing authentic steakhouse experience. Deep wood…
Activity
Sky Ute Casino Resort
Seven Rivers Steaks Seafood Spirits Join us where Seven Rivers meet to create an amazing authentic steakhouse experience. Deep wood…
Insider's Tip
Stay the Night

Stick around and have sweet dreams of your winnings in the resort.

Lodging
Sky Ute Casino Resort
Seven Rivers Steaks Seafood Spirits Join us where Seven Rivers meet to create an amazing authentic steakhouse experience. Deep wood…
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3
Breakfast
Dutch Mill Restaurant
A favorite for breakfast burritos, as well as other Mexican specialties.
Activity
Navajo State Park
Located in beautiful southwest Colorado on the New Mexico state line, Navajo State Park is one of 41 State parks in Colorado.  
Lunch
Dos Hermanas Restaurant
For two delicious decades, Dos Hermanas Restaurant has been a destination for Antonito’s best homemade recipes and margaritas.
Activity
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
All Aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad for a Train Ride of a Lifetime! 
Dinner
Dine at Osier Station

Enjoy a complete turkey dinner or savory classic meatloaf before riding the rails back home.

Activity
Stroll Around Downtown Antonito

Work off your dinner by strolling Antonito's main street. Snap a picture a with the murals, and don't miss Cano's Castle — a one-man, beer-can architectural marvel.

Lodging
Indiana Jones Bed & Breakfast
This unique bed and breakfast was a movie set home for the movie 'Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade.'