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If you are going to the Rockies Gold Event, there is a really good train ride from Durango to Silverton if you want to take the SO for a day off from riding. The Parlor car at the back of the train serves food and drinks. It is a old style steam locomotive that winds up the canyon next to river and ends at Silverton where you can either take the bus back, or ride the train back after lunch. It is well known as the BEST and most SCENIC train trip in the entire United States.
If you are considering this, you will have to book tickets in ADVANCE as it fills up real quick. My wife and I did the trip and it was simply awesome, and was a nice day off from riding. I would HIGHLY recommend it. Pay the few extra bucks for a ticket in the Parlor car and get pampered. The Parlor car books up several months in advance though as the seating in it is very limited. You will need to make reservations 4-6 months in advance, so plan ahead.
Here is the link to the train site.
http://www.durangotrain.com/
If you are considering this, you will have to book tickets in ADVANCE as it fills up real quick. My wife and I did the trip and it was simply awesome, and was a nice day off from riding. I would HIGHLY recommend it. Pay the few extra bucks for a ticket in the Parlor car and get pampered. The Parlor car books up several months in advance though as the seating in it is very limited. You will need to make reservations 4-6 months in advance, so plan ahead.
Here is the link to the train site.
http://www.durangotrain.com/
