Guidebook for Durango
Food Scene
Bread
42 Co Rd 250Local cash only bakery with yummy pastries and breads.
Animas Brewing Company
1560 E 2nd Ave Good beer, patio, and super kid friendly.
This little country store has a little bit of everything from good breakfast to dinner, fresh fudges, beer and gas.
21 locals recommend
Vallecito Lake Country Market
18071 Co Rd 501This little country store has a little bit of everything from good breakfast to dinner, fresh fudges, beer and gas.
East by Southwest
160 E College DrAwesome sushi!
Himalayan Kitchen
992 Main AveFood therapy right here.
Durango Arts Center
802 E 2nd AveGood coffee and cool kitchenwares.
Zia Taqueria
2977 Main AveThe best local fast-food burrito place.
Drinks & Nightlife
El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main AveBest whiskey concoctions around!
Derailed Pour House
725 Main StCool place to hang for music or board gaming.
The Summit
600 Main AvenueAlways the best live music around.
This biker bar has live music on the weekends, pool, darts, pub grub and a full bar.
15 locals recommend
The Rusty Shovel Saloon
18044 Co Rd 501This biker bar has live music on the weekends, pool, darts, pub grub and a full bar.
Parks & Nature
With access to the Weminuche Wilderness this is a hidden gem for a slower pace, with less people, canoeing, lounging waterside, hiking, climbing, and fishing.
16 locals recommend
Lemon Reservoir
With access to the Weminuche Wilderness this is a hidden gem for a slower pace, with less people, canoeing, lounging waterside, hiking, climbing, and fishing.
Although this says Creede, CO, this is the largest wilderness in Colorado extending from Durango to Silverton to Creede. Getting into the heart takes time but even on the edge it is magnificent. And it's located in our backyard!
Weminuche Wilderness
Although this says Creede, CO, this is the largest wilderness in Colorado extending from Durango to Silverton to Creede. Getting into the heart takes time but even on the edge it is magnificent. And it's located in our backyard!
As the big sister to Lemon and another access into the Weminuche Wilderness, there are restaurants, boating, beaches, fishing, hiking, high alpine lakes, amazing swimming holes along Vallecito Creek, and horseback riding.
9 locals recommend
Vallecito
As the big sister to Lemon and another access into the Weminuche Wilderness, there are restaurants, boating, beaches, fishing, hiking, high alpine lakes, amazing swimming holes along Vallecito Creek, and horseback riding.
Essentials
They probably have what you need to stock up and descent organic produce.
46 locals recommend
City Market
3130 Main AveThey probably have what you need to stock up and descent organic produce.
They have a great deli/market with healthy sandwiches and soup as well as local farm meats.
23 locals recommend
Nature's Oasis
300 S Camino Del RioThey have a great deli/market with healthy sandwiches and soup as well as local farm meats.
Entertainment & Activities
The best local's place around for a therapeutic day. Pool, Sauna, Hot pool, plenty of room to lay out and let the kids play.
68 locals recommend
Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203The best local's place around for a therapeutic day. Pool, Sauna, Hot pool, plenty of room to lay out and let the kids play.
Sightseeing
This railroad goes from Durango to Silverton through the San Juan Mountains with spectacular views.
23 locals recommend
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge RailroadThis railroad goes from Durango to Silverton through the San Juan Mountains with spectacular views.