Taste of Durango
Food scene
Local brewery with great food and a fun atmosphere. If visiting in the fall try the Spruce Goose, a beer brewed with spruce tips!
76 locals recommend
Steamworks Brewing Company
801 E 2nd AveLocal brewery with great food and a fun atmosphere. If visiting in the fall try the Spruce Goose, a beer brewed with spruce tips!
A local brewery right off of the Animas river. Good burgers and beer!
17 locals recommend
Animas Brewing Company
1560 E 2nd AveA local brewery right off of the Animas river. Good burgers and beer!
Formerly Ken and Sues, this higher end restaurant has great eats and a swanky atmosphere.
52 locals recommend
Ken & Sue's
636 Main AveFormerly Ken and Sues, this higher end restaurant has great eats and a swanky atmosphere.
Carver Brewing Co
1022 Main AveA local brewery with good food right off main street.
Located right off of main street this restaurant serves amazing cocktails, as well as really good food. Try their breakfast if you're looking for something to eat early in the day.
55 locals recommend
El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main AveLocated right off of main street this restaurant serves amazing cocktails, as well as really good food. Try their breakfast if you're looking for something to eat early in the day.
A great place to grab a quick bite. This locally owned restaurant is similar to Chipotle and sources local ingredients.
50 locals recommend
Zia Taqueria
2977 Main AveA great place to grab a quick bite. This locally owned restaurant is similar to Chipotle and sources local ingredients.
The most notorious brewery in Durango and for good reason. Large selection of craft beers with good food to go with.
39 locals recommend
Ska Brewing Co
225 Girard StThe most notorious brewery in Durango and for good reason. Large selection of craft beers with good food to go with.
Incredible burgers and fresh ingredients all in an awesome setting.
35 locals recommend
James Ranch Grill
33846 US Hwy 550Incredible burgers and fresh ingredients all in an awesome setting.
A chill food truck courtyard with a full bar, coffee shop and offering Mexican and Asian food, and smoothies. *local favorite.
Lola’s Place
A chill food truck courtyard with a full bar, coffee shop and offering Mexican and Asian food, and smoothies. *local favorite.
A cool little corner cafe with excellent breakfast burritos. Just down the hill from the condo
Raider Ridge Cafe
509 E 8th AveA cool little corner cafe with excellent breakfast burritos. Just down the hill from the condo
if you're in the mood for artisan pizza this is the spot. cool rooftop bar and seating area
22 locals recommend
Fired Up Pizzeria
735 Main Aveif you're in the mood for artisan pizza this is the spot. cool rooftop bar and seating area
Balcony Bar & Grill
600 Main AveLive music most weekend nights. Decent bar food, but the best views downtown.
Renowned Old West-style steakhouse with a focus on eco-friendly meats & seafood.
30 locals recommend
Ore House
147 E College DrRenowned Old West-style steakhouse with a focus on eco-friendly meats & seafood.
Bar
A really cool speakeasy bar with good cocktails. It operates as a barber shop during the day and don't forget to check their FB page for the password before you go.
28 locals recommend
The Bookcase and Barber
601 E 2nd AveA really cool speakeasy bar with good cocktails. It operates as a barber shop during the day and don't forget to check their FB page for the password before you go.
The local bar to hit if you're out late at night. During the school season it's usually packed with college kids. You've been warned.
13 locals recommend
El Rancho
975 Main AveThe local bar to hit if you're out late at night. During the school season it's usually packed with college kids. You've been warned.
Things to do
Go for a moderate hike up Animas Mountain and see amazing views of Durango and the Animas Valley to the north.
6 locals recommend
Animas City Mountain
Go for a moderate hike up Animas Mountain and see amazing views of Durango and the Animas Valley to the north.
This is a must see even if you don't book a ride. Head on down to the museum and wave as the train passes you by.
134 locals recommend
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
479 Main AveThis is a must see even if you don't book a ride. Head on down to the museum and wave as the train passes you by.
Mesa Verde is a must see while visiting Durango. This National Park is known for its well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, notably the huge Cliff Palace. The Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum has exhibits on the ancient Native American culture. Mesa Top Loop Road winds past archaeological sites and overlooks, including Sun Point Overlook with panoramic canyon views. Petroglyph Point Trail has several rock carvings.
276 locals recommend
Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde is a must see while visiting Durango. This National Park is known for its well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, notably the huge Cliff Palace. The Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum has exhibits on the ancient Native American culture. Mesa Top Loop Road winds past archaeological sites and overlooks, including Sun Point Overlook with panoramic canyon views. Petroglyph Point Trail has several rock carvings.
A cool spot to catch a sunset or take in the views of Durango and it's surrounding mountains.
Lions Den
2401 Rim DrA cool spot to catch a sunset or take in the views of Durango and it's surrounding mountains.
A hidden gem just west of Durango. Several old mines can be found along the road as you push further into the canyon. 4wd necessary to drive all the way to Kennebec pass.
9 locals recommend
La Plata Canyon
County Road 124A hidden gem just west of Durango. Several old mines can be found along the road as you push further into the canyon. 4wd necessary to drive all the way to Kennebec pass.
An immense desert landscape of canyons, high desert woodland, and miles of trails invite visitors to explore Dead Horse Point State Park. The park has wonderful campgrounds with modern amenities, beautiful views, and connections to nature that will create long-lasting memories. Sunrises and sunsets are especially memorable, with canyon walls bathed in golden light, creating a stunning scene reminiscent of vivid watercolor paintings.
76 locals recommend
Dead Horse Point State Park
Utah 313An immense desert landscape of canyons, high desert woodland, and miles of trails invite visitors to explore Dead Horse Point State Park. The park has wonderful campgrounds with modern amenities, beautiful views, and connections to nature that will create long-lasting memories. Sunrises and sunsets are especially memorable, with canyon walls bathed in golden light, creating a stunning scene reminiscent of vivid watercolor paintings.
The Animas River Trail (ART), a hard surface shared-use path, is a very enjoyable paved trail great for all ages and skill levels. Running through the heart of Durango, it is the centerpiece of Durango’s overall trail system and a transportation backbone for the community.
7 locals recommend
Animas River Trail & Greenway
501 Camino Del RioThe Animas River Trail (ART), a hard surface shared-use path, is a very enjoyable paved trail great for all ages and skill levels. Running through the heart of Durango, it is the centerpiece of Durango’s overall trail system and a transportation backbone for the community.
Animas Forks
Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203Adventure Sports
One of my favorite rides in Durango, this trail starts off with a nice climb which dumps you right at the base of Perin's Peak as you ride through ponderosas and rolling meadows.
Twin Buttes Ave, Durango, CO, USA
One of my favorite rides in Durango, this trail starts off with a nice climb which dumps you right at the base of Perin's Peak as you ride through ponderosas and rolling meadows.
Phil's World Bike Trail
9450 Rd 30.1Fun flowy single track riding for days
Located directly behind the property, Horse Gulch has some of Durango's best trails. This area has everything from beginner trails to really technical steep riding . One of the best systems in Durango and links to several others.
12 locals recommend
Horse Gulch Hiking Trail Head
Horse Gulch RoadLocated directly behind the property, Horse Gulch has some of Durango's best trails. This area has everything from beginner trails to really technical steep riding . One of the best systems in Durango and links to several others.
Mountain Waters Rafting
303 W College DrFull Blast Adventure Center
20673 US-160Nearby towns
Visit the historic mining town of Silverton which lies about 45 minutes north of Durango.
77 locals recommend
Silverton
Visit the historic mining town of Silverton which lies about 45 minutes north of Durango.
Ouray is a special place. it must be seen and experienced at least once in your life.
Fellin Park, Ouray, CO
1001 US-550Ouray is a special place. it must be seen and experienced at least once in your life.
A dessert oasis with several nearby national parks, and mountain biking and ATV trails.
Moab Valley, Moab, UT 84532, USA
A dessert oasis with several nearby national parks, and mountain biking and ATV trails.