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National Register of Historic Places listings in La Plata County, Colorado
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The National Register of Historic Places listings in La Plata County encompass a variety of properties, including the Animas Museum, housed in a former school building and featuring exhibits on local history, and the Durango Fish Hatchery, which has been in operation since 1913. Other notable listings include the historic Strater Hotel and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot. Visitors can explore these sites to learn about the region's mining, railroad, and Native American heritage, as well as its architectural history.
Don't miss
- Tour the Animas Museum to see artifacts from Durango's pioneer and railroad eras.
- Visit the historic Durango Fish Hatchery and learn about its century-old operations.
- Admire the architecture of the Strater Hotel and the railroad depot.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Register of Historic Places listings in La Plata County, Colorado
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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