VALLECITO LAKE COOL OFF AT 8,000 FT. High above the heat and away from the crowds, Vallecito Lake provides a natural base for exploring the Four Corners and its many wonders. 18 miles from Durango. Visit our website to learn more and request our Vacation Guide. 970-247-1573 VallecitoLakeChamber.com Experience the best of Colorado from a living history museum. THE STRATER EXPERIENCE COMFORT INN DURANGO Welcome to the Comfort Inn & Suites Durango, a 3-Diamond AAA property in a convenient location one mile from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and historic Downtown. Recently awarded the Best Contemporary & Best Value Hotel in Durango! 970-259-7900 ComfortInnDurango.com Each of The Strater’s 93 unique rooms features antique Victorian walnut furniture. With 3 of Durango’s favorite bar and restaurant venues and Old West entertainment, The Strater Experience is like no other. Ride the historic Durango-Silverton Train, explore Mesa Verde National Park, and pick your adventure — rafting, fishing, boating, hiking, golfing, biking and more. Book Durango’s Historic Landmark Hotel direct for the best experience. 800-247-4431 / Strater.com HISTORIC ROCHESTER HOTEL Built in 1892, the hotel offers 15 luxurious rooms. Rooms are decorated in Old West motif inspired by Western movies filmed in the Durango area. Gourmet breakfast and freshly baked goods included. 970-385-1920 RochesterHotel.com PURGATORY RESORT Best Value Ski Resort in Southern Colorado GATEWAY RESERVATIONS IN DURANGO Local travel consultants provide info, suggestions, and reservations for lodging, historic trains, Mesa Verde, activities and year-round discount packages. Individuals/ Families/Groups/Reunions. 866-294-5187 GatewayReservations.com Families love Purgatory Resort, just 20 miles north of Durango, Colorado! With FREE passes (no strings attached!) for all kids 10 & under, free lessons for first-timers, and great lodging deals, Purgatory Resort provides the best value skiing in southern Colorado. Visit us online and discover how you can save on your next family ski trip! 970.247.9000 / SkiPurg.com