Guidebook for Durango
Sightseeing
One of Durango's largest attractions...you can ride the train from Durango to Silverton. Not into riding? The train museum at the depot is pretty cool too, and free! Everyone will love this museum.
134 locals recommend
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
479 Main AveOne of Durango's largest attractions...you can ride the train from Durango to Silverton. Not into riding? The train museum at the depot is pretty cool too, and free! Everyone will love this museum.
old mountain mining town - considered the Swiss Alps of America ----and the drive from Durango to Silverton on 550 is breathtaking
77 locals recommend
Silverton
old mountain mining town - considered the Swiss Alps of America ----and the drive from Durango to Silverton on 550 is breathtaking
Everything Else
Mesa Verde National Park
National Park - Ancient Pueblo Ruins
Purgatory Sports
93 Skier PlSki/Board Mountain
Animas City Theatre
128 E College DrCheck their website for what bands are playing. Fun venue!
Gaslight Twin Cinema
102 E 5th StCute 2 screen movie theater downtown
Gym, pool, hot tub, and climbing wall. This is a great place to work out or take the kids. The kid's pool is more like a water park than a kiddy pool. Day passes available for $6-7/person.
14 locals recommend
Durango Community Recreation Center
2700 Main AveGym, pool, hot tub, and climbing wall. This is a great place to work out or take the kids. The kid's pool is more like a water park than a kiddy pool. Day passes available for $6-7/person.
Horse Gulch
Great in town mountain biking trail and hiking
Drinks & Nightlife
best microbrew in Durango. also has a food container attached with great pizza. kid friendly and usually a band playing. I love all their merchandise, a cool place to get Durango souvenirs.
39 locals recommend
Ska Brewing Co
225 Girard Stbest microbrew in Durango. also has a food container attached with great pizza. kid friendly and usually a band playing. I love all their merchandise, a cool place to get Durango souvenirs.
The local dive bar. Very happening late night on the weekends, and most weekdays.
13 locals recommend
El Rancho
975 Main AveThe local dive bar. Very happening late night on the weekends, and most weekdays.
Food Scene
one of our favorite restaurants. good vibe, cocktails, and food. not so kid friendly, more of a date night.
55 locals recommend
El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main Aveone of our favorite restaurants. good vibe, cocktails, and food. not so kid friendly, more of a date night.
great brewery and restaurant. very kid friendly but a fun microbrew for mom and dad.
76 locals recommend
Steamworks Brewing Company
801 E 2nd Avegreat brewery and restaurant. very kid friendly but a fun microbrew for mom and dad.
Gazpacho Restaurant
431 E 2nd AveGood New Mexican food, and the salsa is hot.
Carver Brewing Co
1022 Main AveAnother great brewery but also the best breakfast in town!
Olde Time Western Saloon, part of the Historic Strater Hotel. Fun to go in and see this old west building. Check out the Henry Strater Theater for local plays and vaudeville shows.
14 locals recommend
Diamond Belle Saloon
699 Main AveOlde Time Western Saloon, part of the Historic Strater Hotel. Fun to go in and see this old west building. Check out the Henry Strater Theater for local plays and vaudeville shows.
Some people would argue this is the best breakfast in town, but it is a bit of a greasy spoon. A good hangover cure, in fact that is an item on the menu!
9 locals recommend
Durango Diner
957 Main AveSome people would argue this is the best breakfast in town, but it is a bit of a greasy spoon. A good hangover cure, in fact that is an item on the menu!