Tag: Durango And Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
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Polar Express in Colorado: These 4 scenic train rides will get you in the holiday spirit
In the storybook adapted into a movie, kids board a train bound for the North Pole, delighting in music and hot chocolate and whimsical characters along the way. “The Polar Express” plays in our living rooms every holiday season. But the real adventure is found along some of Colorado’s historic railroads. Let the imagination run…
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4 destinations for a winter staycation in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save You could stay warm and cozy at home this winter, or you could allow yourself to be taken by the magic of this state’s many winter destinations. And no, you don’t have to ski. Consider these possibilities for an ideal staycation: Estes Park If you’ve…
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All aboard! These Colorado trains are offering holiday-themed rides with Santa
If reindeer weren’t available, Santa would certainly travel by train. As evidenced by all the Santa-themed train experiences that roll our way every holiday season. Here are some to get you in the holiday mood. The Santa’s North Pole Adventure train is returning to the Georgetown Depot. CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE File • Santa Express…
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A marathon of action and adventure movies filmed in Colorado
Across Colorado’s movie landscape, you’ll find comedy (“Dumb and Dumber,” shot in Aspen, Breckenridge and Estes Park). You’ll find dark drama (“The Prestige,” with scenes from Redstone Castle near Carbondale). You’ll find romance (“Catch and Release,” filmed in Boulder). But this is Colorado, where action and adventure seem most fitting. That’s what we’re thinking for…