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Fall translates to fun travels, from pumpkin patches to grape vines to turning leaves
Durango
Brimming with charming Victorian buildings, lodge-style bed-and-breakfasts, and sumptuous Southwestern eateries, this easy-going Colorado mountain town proposes the perfect autumnal escape. Nature enthusiasts can admire the distinctly seasonal sight of golden-leafed aspens while soaking in natural hot springs, cruising the scenic San Juan Skyway, or riding a steam locomotive through Cascade Canyon on special “Pumpkin Patch Express” trains. Plus, Durango's proximity to Mesa Verde National Park's fascinating pueblo cliff dwellings makes it easy to combine historic and outdoor pursuits in a single trip.
How: Fly direct to Durango/La Plata County Airport (DRO) from Denver (United, Frontier; 1 hour) or Phoenix (US Airways; 2 hours).
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