Durango Area Information

Schools and Higher Education

Hillcrest apartments is located in the 9-R school district.

• Elementary school is Park.
• Jr. High is Escalante.
• Sr. High is Durango High School.
• Fort Lewis College is located just across the street.

Cultural and Recreational Opportunities

Durango is a unique town filled with many activities. There are many attractions such as: Mesa Verde National Park, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Historic Downtown, and Vallecito Lake that attracts visitors year-round. Many enjoy skiing at Durango Mountain Resort, fly fishing, rafting the Animas River, and mountain biking. For more information about Durango, visit the Durango Chamber of Commerce (website).