Casa con Vistas Guidebook
Food scene
Zia Taqueria
2977 Main AveExcellent fresh Mexican food. Locally owned with 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!
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 beer, good food, and a “skabaque” on Thursday afternoons with live music.
39 locals recommend
Ska Brewing Co
225 Girard StGreat local beer, good food, and a “skabaque” on Thursday afternoons with live music.
Upscale restaurant for special occasions, but still affordable. Great food and martinis.
636 Main Ave
636 Main AvenueUpscale restaurant for special occasions, but still affordable. Great food and martinis.
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
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
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 (worth the wait) and if you happen to be there on a Sunday, order the green chile 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 (worth the wait) and if you happen to be there on a Sunday, order the green chile cheese soup.
Mesa Verde National Park
Activity
Purgatory Sports
93 Skier PlThis 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
This is our favorite winery in the area. It’s just over an hour’s drive from Casa con Vistas in a gorgeous location along the San Juan River (which is also great for fly fishing). Be sure to try the Sweet Cherry Pie wine -even if you don’t like sweet wines. During the summer, they have live music and a food truck on Sunday afternoons and a classic car show in August.
15 locals recommend
Wines of the San Juan
233 NM-511This is our favorite winery in the area. It’s just over an hour’s drive from Casa con Vistas in a gorgeous location along the San Juan River (which is also great for fly fishing). Be sure to try the Sweet Cherry Pie wine -even if you don’t like sweet wines. During the summer, they have live music and a food truck on Sunday afternoons and a classic car show in August.
Foxfire is just under an hour’s drive from Casa con Vistas. They have a selection of really great wine and during the summer, they have live music and a food truck on Friday nights.
6 locals recommend
Fox Fire Farms
5513 Co Rd 321Foxfire is just under an hour’s drive from Casa con Vistas. They have a selection of really great wine and during the summer, they have live music and a food truck on Friday nights.
Sutcliffe Vineyards
12174 County Rd GGreat winery in a gorgeous setting
Four Leaves Winery
528 Main AveLocated right in Durango, this tasting room has great wine