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Fun Activities for Kids
There are many ways to enjoy your reunion as a whole family.
* Cortez Recreation Center:
Gym, RockWall, Indoor Pool, Duckling Slide with water spout, Mini Tube Slide, a 145 foot long slide for older kids, Child Watch Room and Racquetball Courts.
Day pass for kids ages 5-12 is only $2, adults $4
M-F 5:30 am-10pm, Sat. 8am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm, (970-564-4080)
(15 minutes from the Sophia Lodge)* Cortez Cultural Center:
Throughout the year, they offer events like the Birding Festival, the Children's Western Parade, Native America Dancers and the Pumpkin Festival.
(970-565-1151)
(15 minutes from the Sophia Lodge)* Anasazi Heritage Center:
Hands on Discover area, Kids Programs, Museum & Gift Shop
17 & under free, $3 Adults (970-882-5600)
(15 minutes from the Sophia Lodge)* Horseback Riding & Sleigh Rides:
Fantastic outfitters provide fun adventures from a simple afternoon ride to night rides, carriage or wagon rides, camping and pack trips and sleigh rides.
(20 minutes from the Sophia Lodge)* Durango Community Recreation Center:
Gym, Indoor Track, Climbing Wall, Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Racquetball Courts, Babysitting Room, Craft Room & Youth Game Room
Day pass for kids is only $3, adults $4
Hours: M-F 5:30am-9:30pm, Sat 8am-8pm, (970-375-7300)
(50 minutes from the Sophia Lodge)* The Children's Museum of Durango:
Many hands-on activities, different monthly on-going workshops & exhibits (currently showing: Dinosaurs)
Under 3 is Free, 3 and Up is $4, Adults are $5.50, Grandparents are Free, 1st Sunday of each month is free admission
Hours: Wed-Sat: 9:30 - 4:30, Sunday 1-5, (970-259-9234)
(50 minutes from the Sophia Lodge)* Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad:
The Winter Cascade Canyon Excursion is a roundtrip run from Durango to Cascade Canyon along the scenic and remote Animas River. -$45 adults & $22 children (ages 5-11)
The Silverton Excursion in the summer is a roundtrip run from Durango to Silverton -$62 adults & $31children
(877-872-4607)
(50 minutes from the Sophia Lodge)
* Ski Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort
Cross-country, downhill & snow boarding. Kids have lots of beginner trails that have neat signs with facts about the animals, nature and weather in the San Juan Mountains. Intermediate and advanced skiers can enjoy great runs, jumps, slides, and a newly designed half pip. The Alpine Snowcoaster Tubing Hill is open into the evening under the lights.
Adult Full Day-$56
Adult Half Day-$41
Child (6-12) Full Day-$29
Child (6-12) Half Day-$19
Student (13-High School) Full Day-$41
Student (13-High School) Half Day-$31
Senior (62-69) Full Day-$41
Senior (62-69) Half Day-$31
Golden (70+)-$15
Children 5 & under-Free
(800-982-6103)
(1 hr and 20 minutes from the Sophia Lodge)Please visit our "Activities" page for a full list of activities or
Click here for a Map of the many National Parks in the surrounding area.
