Darrell’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Take the train from Durango to Silverton along the roaring Animas River
134 locals recommend
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
479 Main AveTake the train from Durango to Silverton along the roaring Animas River
Durango
Historic Durango
Historic Strater Hotel where Louis LaMore wrote many of his Western novels
9 locals recommend
Strater Hotel
699 Main AveHistoric Strater Hotel where Louis LaMore wrote many of his Western novels
Mesa Verde National Park
Historic Anasazi Ruins
Silverton
Historic mining town
Ouray
Beautiful mountain community
Box Canyon Park
30 Box Canyon RdWater Fall
Over the Hill Outfitters
4140 Co Rd 234Mountain trail horseback and mule rides. Friendly employees
San Juan Mountains
Great hiking, mountian biking, and camping
Red Mountain Pass
Majestic views
Mountain Waters Rafting
303 W College DrDaily rafting trips during the rafting season
Animas Museum
3065 W 2nd AveLearn about the beginnings of the Animas River Valley communities.
Rivers and Lakes
Animas River
Rafting, Fly Fishing, Kayaking and canoeing
Vallecito Reservoir
Fishing, boating, kayaking and camping
Lake Nighthorse
Fishing and Boating
Reserve your guide at San Juan Anglers and hit the best fly fishing spots around.
The San Juan Angler
600 Main AveReserve your guide at San Juan Anglers and hit the best fly fishing spots around.
Duranglers Flies and Supplies
923 Main AveGreat place to plan your fishing excursions
Book a full range of water adventures here. Rent a fishing kayak or a raft. Or leave it up to the rafting guides to make a splash for you.
4 Corners Whitewater
360 S Camino Del RioBook a full range of water adventures here. Rent a fishing kayak or a raft. Or leave it up to the rafting guides to make a splash for you.
Lemon Reservoir
Fishing, kayaking and canoeing
Trails
Colorado Trail Trailhead
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback and Mule ride
A great hiking trails system just on the edge of Durango city limits. Great views through the Animas Valley
Animas Mountain Trail
Animas Mountain TrailA great hiking trails system just on the edge of Durango city limits. Great views through the Animas Valley
Velorution Cycles
877 E 3rd StBike rental and sales right next to a trail head
Food scene
One of our favorite restaurant-bars. Victorian era design. Live music venue and great food. Friendly bartenders and staff
16 locals recommend
The Office Spiritorium
699 Main AveOne of our favorite restaurant-bars. Victorian era design. Live music venue and great food. Friendly bartenders and staff
My favorite pub. I'm there every Sunday at 12:30 in my kilt to enjoy the Celtic music jam session. Very friendly staff and some of the best food in town. The best fish-n-chips and fish tacos in town.
8 locals recommend
The Irish Embassy Pub
900 Main AveMy favorite pub. I'm there every Sunday at 12:30 in my kilt to enjoy the Celtic music jam session. Very friendly staff and some of the best food in town. The best fish-n-chips and fish tacos in town.
The best salad bar in town. Fine food with a relaxed fine dining atmosphere. Great bartenders and good margaritas. Check out the Happy Hour Bar menu for delicious smaller plate meals.
The Red Snapper
144 E 9th StThe best salad bar in town. Fine food with a relaxed fine dining atmosphere. Great bartenders and good margaritas. Check out the Happy Hour Bar menu for delicious smaller plate meals.
Family fun entertainment and chuck wagon dinner. Live music venue from the talented Bar D Wranglers
17 locals recommend
Bar D Chuckwagon
8080 Co Rd 250Family fun entertainment and chuck wagon dinner. Live music venue from the talented Bar D Wranglers
Grab a drink, lunch or dinner and listen to the true story of a Wild West shoot out that happened right where you are dining.
55 locals recommend
El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main AveGrab a drink, lunch or dinner and listen to the true story of a Wild West shoot out that happened right where you are dining.
Carver Brewing Co
1022 Main AveGreat place for all 3 meals of the day
Step back in time to this Old West Saloon and restaurant. Hear the sounds of live music, the old piano, and take a look at one of the oldest ornate bars around. The staff dress in era specific clothing with the female wait staff wearing can-can costumes. Stick around because you might witness an old wild west gunfight just outside the door.
14 locals recommend
Diamond Belle Saloon
699 Main AveStep back in time to this Old West Saloon and restaurant. Hear the sounds of live music, the old piano, and take a look at one of the oldest ornate bars around. The staff dress in era specific clothing with the female wait staff wearing can-can costumes. Stick around because you might witness an old wild west gunfight just outside the door.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
561 Main AveThis place needs no introduction or narrative.
Animas Chocolate Company
920 Main AveYummy Yummy Yummy
Serious Texas BBQ station
Texas BBQ tastes better in the mountains of Colorado
Delicious coastal Mexican cuisine from a friendly chef and staff.
24 locals recommend
Nayarit Restaurant
2525 Main AveDelicious coastal Mexican cuisine from a friendly chef and staff.
Fine Mexican cuisine. Guacamole cart on the weekends to whip up the most delicious guacamole.
Cantera
1150 Main AveFine Mexican cuisine. Guacamole cart on the weekends to whip up the most delicious guacamole.
For Children
Riverhouse Children's Center
742 Florida RdChildren's entertainment