U.S. 160 - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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U.S. Route 160 in Kansas stretches approximately 461 miles from the Colorado state line near Campo to the Missouri state line near Pittsburg. This major east-west highway traverses through several counties, including Morton, Stanton, Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Ford, Gray, Meade, Clark, Comanche, Barber, Greenwood, Elk, Wilson, Montgomery, and Crawford.Address : US-160, Durango, CO, USA
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RailroadDurango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train provides historic and entertaining vintage train rides to the public year round. It is a 3 ft narrow-gauge heritage railroad that operates on 45.2 mi of track between Durango and Silverton, in the U.S. state of Colorado. The railway is a federally-designated National Historic Landmark and was also designated by the American Society of Civil Engineers as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1968.
Smelter MountainSmelter Mountain is part of the La Plata Mountains range which is a subset of the Rocky Mountains of North America. Smelter Mountain rises over 1,200 ft above the town, and the lower slope of the mountain was home to the Durango smelter, hence the name of the mountain. A 1.2 mile hiking trail leads to the summit, and other recreational activities include hunting and paragliding.
The Powerhouse - Science Center/TinkerLabThis is an interactive science center located in Durango, Colorado. The plant was a very early alternating current power plant, the power we use today, meaning the town of Durango had AC powered street lights before many large cities in the East. The renovated Mission-style powerhouse is a state and national historic place. Today, the original boiler room remains intact and serves as the science center's theater.
Durango Botanic GardensThe Durango Botanic Gardens are located on the Animas River Trail on the north and east sides of the Library. Bring a picnic, sit on the grass, listen to the river, wander the paths and enjoy the ambiance of a Botanic Garden. The Gardens are open 24/7 and are free.
Lake NighthorseLake Nighthorse is a reservoir created by the 270 feet high Ridges Basin Dam southwest of Durango in La Plata County Colorado.The lake is full and the surface area is approximately 1,500 acres at maximum elevation and the reservoir area includes a total of approximately 5,500 acres. The reservoir site is two miles from downtown Durango and provides a significant recreational amenity to the area.
Animas MuseumThe Animas Museum is a small, local history museum owned and operated by the La Plata County Historical Society. Its mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the history, culture and heritage of the San Juan Basin, with a focus on La Plata County. It also offers a wide variety of exhibits and educational programs to people of all ages; a research library and photo archive; a gift shop; award-winning gardens; and a restored pioneer log cabin.
Discover More Attractions in Cowley County, Home of U.S. 160
Cowley CountyCowley County, located in south-central Kansas, offers a diverse range of attractions and activities for tourists to enjoy. From historic sites to outdoor adventures, Cowley County has something for everyone.History buffs can explore the rich heritage of Cowley County by visiting sites like the Cowley County Historical Museum, which showcases artifacts and exhibits detailing the area's pioneer history, Native American heritage, and early settlement.
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