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Old Jul 16th, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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best scenic train rides
can anyone tell me what scenic train ride they thought was the best in colorado. we are going vacationing there next week thank you.
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Old Jul 16th, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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The Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is amazing. I've vote that that
http://www.durangotrain.com/
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Old Jul 16th, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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Second vote for Durango-Silverton.
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Old Jul 16th, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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Three votes for Durango-Silverton
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Old Jul 16th, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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Yep...same here. It's pretty cool. And Durango is a cute town.
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Old Jul 16th, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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If you are in Durango, be sure to go to Mesa Verde NP.
It's my favorite national park.
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Old Jul 16th, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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I vote for Durango/Silverton as well. But, to make it really special add the zipline to go with it. Only way to access the zipline is via the train or helicopter. #1 rated on tripadvisor for the entire USA.
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Old Jul 17th, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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thank you for the advice on durango train rire .durango it will be .thanks again.
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