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#33. Durango
With its motto “Open Spaces and Familiar Faces,” Durango, Colo., is largely a college town thanks to Fort Lewis College and Southwest Colorado Community College. Many arts and entertainment venues are available, and a number of breweries have started in Durango in recent years. They include Animas Brewing Co., Carver Brewing Co. and Ska Brewing Co. that features a popular Modus Hoperandi IPA.