In Fort Lewis College, the Roshong Recital Hall is located inside Jones Hall. The venue is quite a popular concert hall and regularly hosts events. Parking is available. Call for details of current shows and timings.
Fort Lewis College offers its students several facilities. For athletics, besides the pool, fields and various courts, the college also has the Whalen Gymnasium. The college's volleyball and basketball teams use the Gymnasium for their games.
Located within the Colorado National Monument, Rim Rock Drive is a 23-mile (37.01 kilometers) stretch that provides breathtaking views of the red-rock canyons and scenery the region is famous for. A number of viewpoints and hiking trails, as well as Saddlehorn Visitor Center, are made easily accessible by Rim Rock Drive, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
Set in the historic, Mission-style Smiley Building, the Smiley Theater is touted to be the biggest of its kind in the city. This energy efficient structure was lovingly renovated by John Shaw, Charles Shaw and Lisa Bodwalk and is used for a range of activities. The theater is always abuzz with cultural events like dance shows, plays and concerts. It is also available on rent.
Named after the metal smelting operations that was historically the backbone on which the city prospered, Smelter Mountain is popular with outdoor enthusiasts for its hiking opportunities. While quite short in distance, the trail offers a stiff challenge due to steep slopes and rugged terrain.
Centered around the Main Avenue in downtown Durango, this historic district spans 34 acres (14 hectares), and includes as many as 86 historic structures. The buildings in district span a mix of architectural styles that contribute to the charm of the area.