Durango Guidebook
Food scene
Some of the best burgers in town. Locally raised cattle at the ranch. Great views. Baby Goats and chickens in a fenced area that the kids enjoy.
Only 5 miles south on the way to Durango.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
James Ranch Grill
33846 US Hwy 550Some of the best burgers in town. Locally raised cattle at the ranch. Great views. Baby Goats and chickens in a fenced area that the kids enjoy.
Only 5 miles south on the way to Durango.
Great Ski Mountain town atmosphere for a beer or a Shotski! Also located in their Patio is the Backcountry Gourmet serving the best sliders in town, the salads are also excellent.
Weather permitting, there is usually live music.
15 min. drive, right next door to Purgatory Ski Resort.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Nugget Mountain Bar
48721 North Highway 550Great Ski Mountain town atmosphere for a beer or a Shotski! Also located in their Patio is the Backcountry Gourmet serving the best sliders in town, the salads are also excellent.
Weather permitting, there is usually live music.
15 min. drive, right next door to Purgatory Ski Resort.
Small Mix Asian Bistro. Limited seating space, but the food is amazing.
Downtown Durango
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rice Monkeys
1050 Main AveSmall Mix Asian Bistro. Limited seating space, but the food is amazing.
Downtown Durango
Amazing sushi in a place so far away from the ocean. The sushi and everything there is amazing and fresh.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East by Southwest
160 E College DrAmazing sushi in a place so far away from the ocean. The sushi and everything there is amazing and fresh.
For a quick meal. Likely the best burritos in town.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zia Taqueria
2977 Main AveFor a quick meal. Likely the best burritos in town.
Think Food Truck Station in Durango. Variety
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
11th Street Station
1101 Main AveThink Food Truck Station in Durango. Variety
Amazing high quality steaks! If that is what you are looking for, this is the place. Tell Ryan (owner) that Fabio sent you! He used to also be my neighbor.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ore House
147 E College DrAmazing high quality steaks! If that is what you are looking for, this is the place. Tell Ryan (owner) that Fabio sent you! He used to also be my neighbor.
Best artisan pizza in town. Quality over quantity
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fired Up Pizzeria
735 Main AveBest artisan pizza in town. Quality over quantity
Eolus Bar & Dining
919 Main AveGreat fine dining in Durango
Great place to enjoy fine food and drinks
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main AveGreat place to enjoy fine food and drinks
Nayarit Restaurant
2525 Main AveAmazing Authentic Tacos!
Hands down, the best chicken wings around. They are huge and come in a variety of amazing flavors and styles.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cuckoos Chicken House
128 E College DrHands down, the best chicken wings around. They are huge and come in a variety of amazing flavors and styles.
Chef Ken’s personally crafted menu features a diverse offering, including seafood, steak, Asian-inspired dishes, Gluten free options, decadent desserts, and other favorites.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ken & Sue's
636 Main AveChef Ken’s personally crafted menu features a diverse offering, including seafood, steak, Asian-inspired dishes, Gluten free options, decadent desserts, and other favorites.
Their baked goods are amazing but so is their food. Unique, creative and delicious approach to their culinary delights. If standard traditional plain vanilla dishes are your thing, then this is not the place for you.
Their cup cakes have been taken to the next level.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Yellow Carrot
3206 Main AveTheir baked goods are amazing but so is their food. Unique, creative and delicious approach to their culinary delights. If standard traditional plain vanilla dishes are your thing, then this is not the place for you.
Their cup cakes have been taken to the next level.
Hands down the best bakery in Durango!
Must try items: Soy Your Oats Cookies. Cranberry Turkey Sandwich
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bread
42 Co Rd 250Hands down the best bakery in Durango!
Must try items: Soy Your Oats Cookies. Cranberry Turkey Sandwich
Himalayan Kitchen
992 Main AveExcellent Napalise Cousine!
Serious Texas BBQ South Durango, CO.
650 S Camino Del RioBest BBQ in Durango
Thai Kitchen
101 W 11th StGreat food and low key atmosphere.
GRASSBURGER
726 1/2 Main AveGreat Grass-Fed Burgers
R G P's Flame Grilled Wraps
835 Main AveFlame Grilled Wraps! Must try the Superman, it is amazing!
Switchback Taco Bar
741 Main AveTacos and margaritas with a twist!
Tequila's Family Mexican Restaurant
948 Main AveTraditional Family Mexican Restaurant
Breweries and Distilleries
A favorite local brewery with several award winning brews.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ska Brewing Co
225 Girard StA favorite local brewery with several award winning brews.
Home to some of the best beer in Town. The Southwest's Original Brewpub.
Long-standing microbrewery with an outdoor patio offering beer, pub grub & a popular breakfast menu.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carver Brewing Co
1022 Main AveHome to some of the best beer in Town. The Southwest's Original Brewpub.
Long-standing microbrewery with an outdoor patio offering beer, pub grub & a popular breakfast menu.
Animas Brewing Company
1560 E 2nd AveVery popular brewpub. Excellent Burgers and Cajun Boil.
Healthy salads, delicious pizzas, spicy Southwestern-style dishes, and vegetarian & gluten-free offerings provide something for everyone who’s hungry. Stop by to discover what’s “on tap.” Hang with the locals. Catch a game. Enjoy a fresh beer and outstanding food. Every day promises a screaming deal and fun to be had!
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steamworks Brewing Company
801 E 2nd AveVery popular brewpub. Excellent Burgers and Cajun Boil.
Healthy salads, delicious pizzas, spicy Southwestern-style dishes, and vegetarian & gluten-free offerings provide something for everyone who’s hungry. Stop by to discover what’s “on tap.” Hang with the locals. Catch a game. Enjoy a fresh beer and outstanding food. Every day promises a screaming deal and fun to be had!
Honey House Distillery
33633 US-550BORN FROM OUR LOVE OF GOOD BOOZE, GOOD HONEY AND FAMILY.
Ice Cream and Yogurt
Amazingly delicious organic ice cream offering the best seasonal flavors.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cream Bean Berry
1021 Main AveAmazingly delicious organic ice cream offering the best seasonal flavors.
Top That Frozen Yogurt
600 Main AveCold Stone Creamery
598 Main AveSightseeing
In 1978, Mesa Verde National Park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its exceptional archaeological relevance. Protecting thousands of archaeological sites, including hundreds of cliff dwellings, Mesa Verde National Park is perched high in Southwest Colorado where the air is thin, the history is rich, and the views are spectacular.
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Parque Nacional Mesa Verde
In 1978, Mesa Verde National Park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its exceptional archaeological relevance. Protecting thousands of archaeological sites, including hundreds of cliff dwellings, Mesa Verde National Park is perched high in Southwest Colorado where the air is thin, the history is rich, and the views are spectacular.
Ouray
Andrews Lake
Stunning San Juan Mountain scenery. On-Site paddle boards and si on-top kayak rentals
Little Molas Lake
U.S. 550Stunning San Juan Mountain scenery. On-Site paddle boards and si on-top kayak rentals
Great place to relax. Only a few minutes away
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Haviland Lake
Great place to relax. Only a few minutes away
Silverton station
East 10th StreetOne of the most popular activities for your first time in Durango.
Neighborhoods
Silverton
Hot Springs
Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203Orvis Hot Springs
1585 County RdGreat Place! Clothing optional.
Pagosa Springs
Piscina y centro de fitness de Ouray Hot Springs
1220 Main StUnique hot springs experience. Natural hot springs flow under the main lodge into a cave.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa & Lodgings
625 5th StUnique hot springs experience. Natural hot springs flow under the main lodge into a cave.
Pagosa Hot Springs! Amazing, beautiful, must visit and soak!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Springs
Pagosa Hot Springs! Amazing, beautiful, must visit and soak!
Activities
Full Blast Adventure Center
20673 US-160Mountain Waters Rafting
303 W College DrPurgatory Sports
93 Skier PlSoar on this Colorado eco tour over the San Juan Mountains on 27 different zip lines that range from 56 to 1,400 feet in length (longest zip line course in the US). Over a mile and a half of cable on this Colorado Zip Line will carry you across the Animas River and through majestic Old Growth Ponderosa Pines and beautiful Aspen Groves.
Soaring Tree Top Adventures
964 Co Rd 200Soar on this Colorado eco tour over the San Juan Mountains on 27 different zip lines that range from 56 to 1,400 feet in length (longest zip line course in the US). Over a mile and a half of cable on this Colorado Zip Line will carry you across the Animas River and through majestic Old Growth Ponderosa Pines and beautiful Aspen Groves.
Old West Cowboy Music Show
and Chuckwagon Supper
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar D Chuckwagon
8080 Co Rd 250Old West Cowboy Music Show
and Chuckwagon Supper
From here you can hike or ride all the way to Denver... You can go on as short or as long of a hike as you would like and enjoy nature.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Colorado Trail Trailhead
From here you can hike or ride all the way to Denver... You can go on as short or as long of a hike as you would like and enjoy nature.
The San Juan Angler offers both half and full day guided fly fishing trips on some of the most scenic and productive trout waters in the four corners region. Our team of passionate guides demonstrates the knowledge and experience to be successful in our wide variety of water.
The San Juan Angler
600 Main AveThe San Juan Angler offers both half and full day guided fly fishing trips on some of the most scenic and productive trout waters in the four corners region. Our team of passionate guides demonstrates the knowledge and experience to be successful in our wide variety of water.
San Juan Sky Outfitters
Amazing horseback rides in the San Juans Mountains!
Honeyville
33633 US-550Honey products from local bees!
Durango Dog Ranch
2525 Co Rd 124Dog Sledding in the Mountains!
Colorado Outback Adventures
1212 Main AveJeep, ATV, RZR rentals and tours.
Thunder Mountain Bikes
1695 AZ-89AMountain Bike Tours
Mountain Bike Tours. Durango location
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thunder Mountain Bikes
1695 AZ-89AMountain Bike Tours. Durango location