Durango, Colorado
Where to fly: Albuquerque International Sunport
Another truly idyllic Christmas experience, Durango, Colorado, is home to the Polar Express, a Cascade Canyon excursion that leads travelers on a 26-mile journey through the San Juan National Forest and Animas River in heated coaches.
After your journey through the snow-capped mountains, enjoy some Christmas shopping at the shops on Main Ave. or go skiing on the slopes at the family-friendly Purgatory Resort.
Pro tip: After your trip on the famous polar express has concluded, continue on with the theme of the Wild West by staying at the Strater Hotel in downtown Durango, offering a saloon-style bar, theater, and steakhouse—all within a truly historic and elegant building.
