Durango Guidebook

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Durango Guidebook

Food scene

Some of the best burgers in town. Locally raised cattle at the ranch. Great views. Baby Goats and chickens in a fenced area that the kids enjoy. Only 5 miles south on the way to Durango.
35 locals recommend
James Ranch Grill
33846 US Hwy 550
35 locals recommend
Some of the best burgers in town. Locally raised cattle at the ranch. Great views. Baby Goats and chickens in a fenced area that the kids enjoy. Only 5 miles south on the way to Durango.
Great Ski Mountain town atmosphere for a beer or a Shotski! Also located in their Patio is the Backcountry Gourmet serving the best sliders in town, the salads are also excellent. Weather permitting, there is usually live music. 15 min. drive, right next door to Purgatory Ski Resort.
22 locals recommend
The Nugget Mountain Bar
48721 North Highway 550
22 locals recommend
Great Ski Mountain town atmosphere for a beer or a Shotski! Also located in their Patio is the Backcountry Gourmet serving the best sliders in town, the salads are also excellent. Weather permitting, there is usually live music. 15 min. drive, right next door to Purgatory Ski Resort.
Small Mix Asian Bistro. Limited seating space, but the food is amazing. Downtown Durango
16 locals recommend
Rice Monkeys
1050 Main Ave
16 locals recommend
Small Mix Asian Bistro. Limited seating space, but the food is amazing. Downtown Durango
Amazing sushi in a place so far away from the ocean. The sushi and everything there is amazing and fresh.
27 locals recommend
East by Southwest
160 E College Dr
27 locals recommend
Amazing sushi in a place so far away from the ocean. The sushi and everything there is amazing and fresh.
For a quick meal. Likely the best burritos in town.
50 locals recommend
Zia Taqueria
2977 Main Ave
50 locals recommend
For a quick meal. Likely the best burritos in town.
Think Food Truck Station in Durango. Variety
33 locals recommend
11th Street Station
1101 Main Ave
33 locals recommend
Think Food Truck Station in Durango. Variety
Amazing high quality steaks! If that is what you are looking for, this is the place. Tell Ryan (owner) that Fabio sent you! He used to also be my neighbor.
30 locals recommend
Ore House
147 E College Dr
30 locals recommend
Amazing high quality steaks! If that is what you are looking for, this is the place. Tell Ryan (owner) that Fabio sent you! He used to also be my neighbor.
Best artisan pizza in town. Quality over quantity
22 locals recommend
Fired Up Pizzeria
735 Main Ave
22 locals recommend
Best artisan pizza in town. Quality over quantity
Great fine dining in Durango
43 locals recommend
Eolus Bar & Dining
919 Main Ave
43 locals recommend
Great fine dining in Durango
Great place to enjoy fine food and drinks
55 locals recommend
El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main Ave
55 locals recommend
Great place to enjoy fine food and drinks
Amazing Authentic Tacos!
24 locals recommend
Nayarit Restaurant
2525 Main Ave
24 locals recommend
Amazing Authentic Tacos!
Hands down, the best chicken wings around. They are huge and come in a variety of amazing flavors and styles.
8 locals recommend
Cuckoos Chicken House
128 E College Dr
8 locals recommend
Hands down, the best chicken wings around. They are huge and come in a variety of amazing flavors and styles.
Chef Ken’s personally crafted menu features a diverse offering, including seafood, steak, Asian-inspired dishes, Gluten free options, decadent desserts, and other favorites.
52 locals recommend
Ken & Sue's
636 Main Ave
52 locals recommend
Chef Ken’s personally crafted menu features a diverse offering, including seafood, steak, Asian-inspired dishes, Gluten free options, decadent desserts, and other favorites.
Their baked goods are amazing but so is their food. Unique, creative and delicious approach to their culinary delights. If standard traditional plain vanilla dishes are your thing, then this is not the place for you. Their cup cakes have been taken to the next level.
6 locals recommend
The Yellow Carrot
3206 Main Ave
6 locals recommend
Their baked goods are amazing but so is their food. Unique, creative and delicious approach to their culinary delights. If standard traditional plain vanilla dishes are your thing, then this is not the place for you. Their cup cakes have been taken to the next level.
Hands down the best bakery in Durango! Must try items: Soy Your Oats Cookies. Cranberry Turkey Sandwich
41 locals recommend
Bread
42 Co Rd 250
41 locals recommend
Hands down the best bakery in Durango! Must try items: Soy Your Oats Cookies. Cranberry Turkey Sandwich
Excellent Napalise Cousine!
17 locals recommend
Himalayan Kitchen
992 Main Ave
17 locals recommend
Excellent Napalise Cousine!
Best BBQ in Durango
18 locals recommend
Serious Texas BBQ South Durango, CO.
650 S Camino Del Rio
18 locals recommend
Best BBQ in Durango
Great food and low key atmosphere.
6 locals recommend
Thai Kitchen
101 W 11th St
6 locals recommend
Great food and low key atmosphere.
Great Grass-Fed Burgers
15 locals recommend
GRASSBURGER
726 1/2 Main Ave
15 locals recommend
Great Grass-Fed Burgers
Flame Grilled Wraps! Must try the Superman, it is amazing!
R G P's Flame Grilled Wraps
835 Main Ave
Flame Grilled Wraps! Must try the Superman, it is amazing!
Tacos and margaritas with a twist!
6 locals recommend
Switchback Taco Bar
741 Main Ave
6 locals recommend
Tacos and margaritas with a twist!
Traditional Family Mexican Restaurant
Tequila's Family Mexican Restaurant
948 Main Ave
Traditional Family Mexican Restaurant

Breweries and Distilleries

A favorite local brewery with several award winning brews.
39 locals recommend
Ska Brewing Co
225 Girard St
39 locals recommend
A favorite local brewery with several award winning brews.
Home to some of the best beer in Town. The Southwest's Original Brewpub. Long-standing microbrewery with an outdoor patio offering beer, pub grub & a popular breakfast menu.
50 locals recommend
Carver Brewing Co
1022 Main Ave
50 locals recommend
Home to some of the best beer in Town. The Southwest's Original Brewpub. Long-standing microbrewery with an outdoor patio offering beer, pub grub & a popular breakfast menu.
17 locals recommend
Animas Brewing Company
1560 E 2nd Ave
17 locals recommend
Very popular brewpub. Excellent Burgers and Cajun Boil. Healthy salads, delicious pizzas, spicy Southwestern-style dishes, and vegetarian & gluten-free offerings provide something for everyone who’s hungry. Stop by to discover what’s “on tap.” Hang with the locals. Catch a game. Enjoy a fresh beer and outstanding food. Every day promises a screaming deal and fun to be had!
76 locals recommend
Steamworks Brewing Company
801 E 2nd Ave
76 locals recommend
Very popular brewpub. Excellent Burgers and Cajun Boil. Healthy salads, delicious pizzas, spicy Southwestern-style dishes, and vegetarian & gluten-free offerings provide something for everyone who’s hungry. Stop by to discover what’s “on tap.” Hang with the locals. Catch a game. Enjoy a fresh beer and outstanding food. Every day promises a screaming deal and fun to be had!
BORN FROM OUR LOVE OF GOOD BOOZE, GOOD HONEY AND FAMILY.
Honey House Distillery
33633 US-550
BORN FROM OUR LOVE OF GOOD BOOZE, GOOD HONEY AND FAMILY.

Ice Cream and Yogurt

Amazingly delicious organic ice cream offering the best seasonal flavors.
13 locals recommend
Cream Bean Berry
1021 Main Ave
13 locals recommend
Amazingly delicious organic ice cream offering the best seasonal flavors.
Top That Frozen Yogurt
600 Main Ave
Cold Stone Creamery
598 Main Ave

Sightseeing

In 1978, Mesa Verde National Park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its exceptional archaeological relevance. Protecting thousands of archaeological sites, including hundreds of cliff dwellings, Mesa Verde National Park is perched high in Southwest Colorado where the air is thin, the history is rich, and the views are spectacular.
276 locals recommend
Mesa Verde National Park
276 locals recommend
In 1978, Mesa Verde National Park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its exceptional archaeological relevance. Protecting thousands of archaeological sites, including hundreds of cliff dwellings, Mesa Verde National Park is perched high in Southwest Colorado where the air is thin, the history is rich, and the views are spectacular.
108 locals recommend
Ouray
108 locals recommend
Andrews Lake
Stunning San Juan Mountain scenery. On-Site paddle boards and si on-top kayak rentals
Little Molas Lake
U.S. 550
Stunning San Juan Mountain scenery. On-Site paddle boards and si on-top kayak rentals
Great place to relax. Only a few minutes away
8 locals recommend
Haviland Lake
8 locals recommend
Great place to relax. Only a few minutes away
One of the most popular activities for your first time in Durango.
Silverton station
East 10th Street
One of the most popular activities for your first time in Durango.

Neighborhoods

77 locals recommend
Silverton
77 locals recommend

Hot Springs

68 locals recommend
Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203
68 locals recommend
Great Place! Clothing optional.
63 locals recommend
Orvis Hot Springs
1585 County Rd
63 locals recommend
Great Place! Clothing optional.
41 locals recommend
Pagosa Springs
41 locals recommend
61 locals recommend
Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center
1220 Main St
61 locals recommend
Unique hot springs experience. Natural hot springs flow under the main lodge into a cave.
6 locals recommend
Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa & Lodgings
625 5th St
6 locals recommend
Unique hot springs experience. Natural hot springs flow under the main lodge into a cave.
Pagosa Hot Springs! Amazing, beautiful, must visit and soak!
22 locals recommend
Hot Springs
22 locals recommend
Pagosa Hot Springs! Amazing, beautiful, must visit and soak!

Activities

8 locals recommend
Full Blast Adventure Center
20673 US-160
8 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Mountain Waters Rafting
303 W College Dr
6 locals recommend
150 locals recommend
Purgatory Sports
93 Skier Pl
150 locals recommend
Soar on this Colorado eco tour over the San Juan Mountains on 27 different zip lines that range from 56 to 1,400 feet in length (longest zip line course in the US). Over a mile and a half of cable on this Colorado Zip Line will carry you across the Animas River and through majestic Old Growth Ponderosa Pines and beautiful Aspen Groves.
Soaring Tree Top Adventures
964 Co Rd 200
Soar on this Colorado eco tour over the San Juan Mountains on 27 different zip lines that range from 56 to 1,400 feet in length (longest zip line course in the US). Over a mile and a half of cable on this Colorado Zip Line will carry you across the Animas River and through majestic Old Growth Ponderosa Pines and beautiful Aspen Groves.
Old West Cowboy Music Show and Chuckwagon Supper
17 locals recommend
Bar D Chuckwagon
8080 Co Rd 250
17 locals recommend
Old West Cowboy Music Show and Chuckwagon Supper
From here you can hike or ride all the way to Denver... You can go on as short or as long of a hike as you would like and enjoy nature.
18 locals recommend
Colorado Trail Trailhead
18 locals recommend
From here you can hike or ride all the way to Denver... You can go on as short or as long of a hike as you would like and enjoy nature.
The San Juan Angler offers both half and full day guided fly fishing trips on some of the most scenic and productive trout waters in the four corners region. Our team of passionate guides demonstrates the knowledge and experience to be successful in our wide variety of water.
The San Juan Angler
600 Main Ave
The San Juan Angler offers both half and full day guided fly fishing trips on some of the most scenic and productive trout waters in the four corners region. Our team of passionate guides demonstrates the knowledge and experience to be successful in our wide variety of water.
Amazing horseback rides in the San Juans Mountains!
San Juan Sky Outfitters
Amazing horseback rides in the San Juans Mountains!
Honey products from local bees!
18 locals recommend
Honeyville
33633 US-550
18 locals recommend
Honey products from local bees!
Dog Sledding in the Mountains!
Durango Dog Ranch
2525 Co Rd 124
Dog Sledding in the Mountains!
Jeep, ATV, RZR rentals and tours.
Colorado Outback Adventures
1212 Main Ave
Jeep, ATV, RZR rentals and tours.
Mountain Bike Tours
40 locals recommend
Thunder Mountain Bikes
1695 AZ-89A
40 locals recommend
Mountain Bike Tours
Mountain Bike Tours. Durango location
40 locals recommend
Thunder Mountain Bikes
1695 AZ-89A
40 locals recommend
Mountain Bike Tours. Durango location