Sarah & Ken's Durango Quick Guide

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Sarah & Ken's Durango Quick Guide

Food & drink

Fast and delicious burritos, tacos, and more for eat-in or to go, located near the train station. ninistaqueria.com 552 Main Ave. Daily 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
11 locals recommend
Nini's Taqueria
552 Main Ave
11 locals recommend
Fast and delicious burritos, tacos, and more for eat-in or to go, located near the train station. ninistaqueria.com 552 Main Ave. Daily 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Coffee and light food, and a good remote workspace. Only 2 blocks away, diagonally across Mason Park. thesmileycafe.com 1309 East 3rd Ave. Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun closed
Smiley Cafe
1309 E 3rd Ave
Coffee and light food, and a good remote workspace. Only 2 blocks away, diagonally across Mason Park. thesmileycafe.com 1309 East 3rd Ave. Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun closed
For your morning jolt, visit Durango Joe’s -- two nearby locations. durangojoes.com 40 Town Plaza 4 blocks west down 12th Street Mon-Fri 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat-Sun 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 732 East College Drive Mon-Fri 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat-Sun 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
21 locals recommend
Durango Joes Coffee
732 E College Dr
21 locals recommend
For your morning jolt, visit Durango Joe’s -- two nearby locations. durangojoes.com 40 Town Plaza 4 blocks west down 12th Street Mon-Fri 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat-Sun 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 732 East College Drive Mon-Fri 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat-Sun 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Bar & food trucks & live music. Backcountry Gourmet food truck has great breakfast burritos! 11thstreetstation.com 1101 Main Ave. Daily 7 a.m. - midnight
33 locals recommend
11th Street Station
1101 Main Ave
33 locals recommend
Bar & food trucks & live music. Backcountry Gourmet food truck has great breakfast burritos! 11thstreetstation.com 1101 Main Ave. Daily 7 a.m. - midnight
Lunch, dinner, and great beer at Colorado's second-oldest microbrewery. carverbrewing.com 1022 Main Ave. Daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
50 locals recommend
Carver Brewing Co
1022 Main Ave
50 locals recommend
Lunch, dinner, and great beer at Colorado's second-oldest microbrewery. carverbrewing.com 1022 Main Ave. Daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Historic bar where Jack Dempsey won a boxing championship in 1915. On weekend mornings you can order breakfast from Durango Diner and have it delivered to your seat at the bar! elranchotavern.com 975 Main Ave. Mon-Fri Noon - 2 a.m. Sat & Sun 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.
13 locals recommend
El Rancho
975 Main Ave
13 locals recommend
Historic bar where Jack Dempsey won a boxing championship in 1915. On weekend mornings you can order breakfast from Durango Diner and have it delivered to your seat at the bar! elranchotavern.com 975 Main Ave. Mon-Fri Noon - 2 a.m. Sat & Sun 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Cozy and delicious, with indoor and outdoor seating. cafedurango.com 666 East College Drive Thur-Mon 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue & Wed closed
13 locals recommend
College Drive Cafe
666 E College Dr
13 locals recommend
Cozy and delicious, with indoor and outdoor seating. cafedurango.com 666 East College Drive Thur-Mon 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue & Wed closed
The best greasy spoon on Main Ave. Famous for their green chili. durangodiner.com 957 Main Ave. Mon-Sat 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sun 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
9 locals recommend
Durango Diner
957 Main Ave
9 locals recommend
The best greasy spoon on Main Ave. Famous for their green chili. durangodiner.com 957 Main Ave. Mon-Sat 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sun 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cycling from town

High desert valley laced with fun mountain biking for all levels on the southeast side of town, via 3rd Street east of 8th Avenue.
10 locals recommend
Horse Gulch
10 locals recommend
High desert valley laced with fun mountain biking for all levels on the southeast side of town, via 3rd Street east of 8th Avenue.
Amazing network of singletrack within sight of town.
9 locals recommend
Overend Mountain Park Hidden Valley Trailhead
915 Hidden Valley Cir
9 locals recommend
Amazing network of singletrack within sight of town.
A paved walking and cycling trail that follows the Animas River through Durango, from north at Oxbow Park & Preserve south to Dallabetta Park. Much of the Trail on the north side of town also parallels the narrow gauge railway. Access by heading west on 12th Street until you reach the river!
8 locals recommend
Animas River Trail
Animas River Trail
8 locals recommend
A paved walking and cycling trail that follows the Animas River through Durango, from north at Oxbow Park & Preserve south to Dallabetta Park. Much of the Trail on the north side of town also parallels the narrow gauge railway. Access by heading west on 12th Street until you reach the river!

Walks from town

Walk up to the amazing Fort Lewis College campus via the Sky Steps or the Nature Trail, both of which are accessible at the nearby trailhead at 10th Street & 6th Avenue. Once on the mesa top, you can also walk the scenic Rim Trail north for miles.
Fort Lewis College station
Walk up to the amazing Fort Lewis College campus via the Sky Steps or the Nature Trail, both of which are accessible at the nearby trailhead at 10th Street & 6th Avenue. Once on the mesa top, you can also walk the scenic Rim Trail north for miles.
A paved walking and cycling trail that follows the Animas River through Durango, from north at Oxbow Park & Preserve south to Dallabetta Park. Much of the Trail on the north side of town also parallels the narrow gauge railway. Access by heading west on 12th Street until you reach the river!
8 locals recommend
Animas River Trail
Animas River Trail
8 locals recommend
A paved walking and cycling trail that follows the Animas River through Durango, from north at Oxbow Park & Preserve south to Dallabetta Park. Much of the Trail on the north side of town also parallels the narrow gauge railway. Access by heading west on 12th Street until you reach the river!
Climb this ridge on the south side of town for stunning views of Durango, the Animas Valley, the Sierra La Plata, and the San Juan Mountains. Be aware of seasonal wildlife closings from December through spring.
Smelter Mountain
Climb this ridge on the south side of town for stunning views of Durango, the Animas Valley, the Sierra La Plata, and the San Juan Mountains. Be aware of seasonal wildlife closings from December through spring.