The STRATER HOTEL | Hotel and Room tour | Walking in Downtown Durango (Road trip part 2)

#Colorado #THESTRATERHOTEL #DURANGO Hi guys, welcome back to our channel, in this video we went to stop at Durango and stayed there for the night in Strater Hotel and visited and walked the famous downtown of Durango. One of the West’s iconic hotels, Strater Hotel is the centerpiece of Durango in every way. Located two blocks from the Historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, it is also the heart of fun and entertainment. The interior is adorned with beautiful handcrafted woodwork, period wallpaper, and the largest collection of American Victorian walnut antiques. Everywhere guests look are high-quality features of the Old West. The world-famous Diamond Belle Saloon features nightly entertainment, including top-rated ragtime piano players. A recreational mecca, Durango features a plethora of family activities, including Mesa Verde N.P. Operated for 3 generations by the Barker family, they invite guests to experience the best of the Old West and the best of Durango. Famous Moments in History Happen at The Strater Hotel Hear about Gerald Ford's stay at The Strater and John F. Kennedy's Strater Hotel campaign speech. Famous people like Will Rogers, Louis L'Amour, The Grateful Dead, the Apollo Astronauts, and more have stayed at The Strater. Even the 6th Transatlantic Treaty was also signed inside this magnificent building. https://www.historichotels.org/us/hot... -here is the link for more info. DURANGO, CO The best destination in Colorado. From winter sports to summer excursions, Durango, Colorado is the vacation destination for every kind of adventure. TOP DESTINATIONS & POINTS OF INTEREST Mesa Verde When visiting Durango, Colorado or any area near Four Corners, make time to see the amazing archeological sites of the Ancestral Puebloan people who lived in this rugged land for over 700 years. Along with touring 600 beautifully preserved cliff dwellings, Mesa Verde offers countless adventures that you don’t want to miss. San Juan National Forest The San Juan National Forest, near Durango, Colorado offers an opportunity to get out into the great outdoors and find solitude in the beauty of nature. Take your time exploring this park and let the unspoiled forest provide you with peace and quiet and leave you feeling rejuvenated. Vallecito Lake The Vallecito Lake area is a perfect Durango getaway for summer fishing vacations, fall fly fishing, even winter ice fishing. While visiting southwest Colorado you can enjoy a beautiful vacation right here at the lake. There are plenty of vacation rentals and a handful of restaurants and fun things to do from boating, camping, and fishing to hiking and horseback riding. Narrow Gauge Railroad A trip on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad should be at the top of your list of things to do on your vacation in Durango. The historic Durango train takes you on a scenic journey through the breathtaking San Juan mountains on vintage steam locomotives. Purgatory Resort A quick 30-minute drive from the heart of downtown Durango will get you to Purgatory Resort in Durango, CO. Purgatory Resort features year round events and activities for the whole family. Don't forget to check out our Durango vacation packages to save on lodging, lift tickets, & more. https://www.durango.com/top-destinati... - for more info. and thanks to Derailed Pour House