David & Sherri's Guidebook
Food scene
Excellent fresh Mexican food. Locally owned, local meat and produce, and great staff.
50 locals recommend
Zia Taqueria
2977 Main AveExcellent fresh Mexican food. Locally owned, local meat and produce, and great staff.
Very popular brewery with great food and local beer. Get here early or prepare for a wait. Try the Cajun broil and pair it with the Prescribed Burn beer.
76 locals recommend
Steamworks Brewing Company
801 E 2nd AveVery popular brewery with great food and local beer. Get here early or prepare for a wait. Try the Cajun broil and pair it with the Prescribed Burn beer.
Cuckoos Chicken House
128 E College DrBest wings in Durango!
636 Main Ave
636 Main AvenueUpscale restaurant for special occasions but still affordable. Great food and martinis.
Just a 10-minute drive from Casa con Vistas, this restaurant has a nice atmosphere and great food. Try their weekend brunch or go on Tuesday night for Southwest style Mexican food.
30 locals recommend
Kennebec Cafe
4 Co Rd 124Just a 10-minute drive from Casa con Vistas, this restaurant has a nice atmosphere and great food. Try their weekend brunch or go on Tuesday night for Southwest style Mexican food.
Serious Texas BBQ South Durango, CO.
650 S Camino Del RioBest BBQ in Durango.
Durango Joes Coffee
732 E College DrBest local coffee place.
This bistro is in Cortez just west of Mesa Verde National Park, and features yummy farm-to-table food.
43 locals recommend
The Farm Bistro
34 W Main StThis bistro is in Cortez just west of Mesa Verde National Park, and features yummy farm-to-table food.
Great spot for breakfast on your way to Mesa Verde National Park.
53 locals recommend
Absolute Bakery & Cafe
110 S Main StGreat spot for breakfast on your way to Mesa Verde National Park.
Great local brewery, good food and a “skabaque” on Thursday afternoons with live music.
39 locals recommend
Ska Brewing Co
225 Girard StGreat local brewery, good food and a “skabaque” on Thursday afternoons with live music.
Handlebars Food & Saloon
1323 Greene StGreat restaurant for lunch or dinner.
Vacation Spot
If you’re looking for a beach getaway in the Caribbean, try our vacation rental on the small island of Utila. https://www.airbnb.com/h/hibiscushouseutila and https://www.airbnb.com/h/seahibiscusutila
Hibiscus House
If you’re looking for a beach getaway in the Caribbean, try our vacation rental on the small island of Utila. https://www.airbnb.com/h/hibiscushouseutila and https://www.airbnb.com/h/seahibiscusutila
Sightseeing
A “must-do” for Southwest Colorado scenery. Purchase your tickets well in advance, take the bus back to Durango instead of riding the train both ways (makes for a very long day). While you’re in Silverton, have lunch at Handlebars Restaurant (worth the wait). And if you happen to be there on a Sunday, order the green chili cheese soup.
134 locals recommend
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
479 Main AveA “must-do” for Southwest Colorado scenery. Purchase your tickets well in advance, take the bus back to Durango instead of riding the train both ways (makes for a very long day). While you’re in Silverton, have lunch at Handlebars Restaurant (worth the wait). And if you happen to be there on a Sunday, order the green chili cheese soup.
Mesa Verde National Park
Activity
Purgatory Sports
93 Skier PlWolf Creek Ski Area
U.S. 160This small ski area is only a 10-minute drive from Casa con Vistas.
11 locals recommend
Hesperus Ski Area
U.S. 160This small ski area is only a 10-minute drive from Casa con Vistas.
Close-by location for boating, fishing, and stand-up paddle boarding.
38 locals recommend
Lake Nighthorse
Close-by location for boating, fishing, and stand-up paddle boarding.
Community Concert Hall
1000 Rim DrWineries
Wines of the San Juan
233 NM-511Fox Fire Farms
5513 Co Rd 321Sutcliffe Vineyards
12174 County Rd GFour Leaves Winery
528 Main Ave