Durango Guidebook
Durango Restaurants and Dining
Carver Brewing Co
1022 Main AveLocal Brewery with fantastic burgers.
El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main AveExcellent craft cocktails and delicious food.
Excellent pizza but order ahead if you are in a hurry. Also, they have by the slice available.
21 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
2957 Main AveExcellent pizza but order ahead if you are in a hurry. Also, they have by the slice available.
James Ranch Grill
33846 US Hwy 550Excellent burgers raised right there on the ranch
Ore House
147 E College DrHigh-end dining and worth every cent as the food is delicious.
A local institution and lots of offerings. Fun for the individual or the family.
76 locals recommend
Steamworks Brewing Company
801 E 2nd AveA local institution and lots of offerings. Fun for the individual or the family.
Street-style tacos, quick and easy when you are on the run
10 locals recommend
Taco Libre - Taqueria & Cocktails
1150 Main AvenueStreet-style tacos, quick and easy when you are on the run
Zia Taqueria
2977 Main AveGreat fresh salads and burritos.
Local Activities
Rock Pirates Backcountry Adventures
957 Greene StreetGreat for side by side rentals or snowmobile tours in the winter
Buck's Livery
47000 U.S. 550Horse back riding or sleigh rides in the winter
The San Juan Angler
600 Main AveGuided Fishing
A personal favorite; can be enjoyed solo or with the family
68 locals recommend
Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203A personal favorite; can be enjoyed solo or with the family
Purgatory Sports
93 Skier PlBiking in the summer and skiing in the winter
Sightseeing
Train Ride is good for any time of year
134 locals recommend
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
479 Main AveTrain Ride is good for any time of year
An amazing national park with many sights. Give yourself the full day to enjoy and bring plenty of water.
276 locals recommend
Mesa Verde National Park
An amazing national park with many sights. Give yourself the full day to enjoy and bring plenty of water.
This requires a high-clearance vehicle for most of the road. If you have this, the summers promise the best wildflowers in the area. The road is not accesable in the winter months.
9 locals recommend
La Plata Canyon
County Road 124This requires a high-clearance vehicle for most of the road. If you have this, the summers promise the best wildflowers in the area. The road is not accesable in the winter months.
Well worth the drive to visit this little mountain town. Always check the CDOT website to ensure the roads and passes are open.
77 locals recommend
Silverton
Well worth the drive to visit this little mountain town. Always check the CDOT website to ensure the roads and passes are open.
Grocery Stores
Nature's Oasis
300 S Camino Del RioHealth food store option
Albertsons
311 W College DrQuick grocery stop when you are on your way to the high country
21 locals recommend
PJ's Gourmet Market
67 Trimble LnQuick grocery stop when you are on your way to the high country
City Market
3130 Main AveOne of the best beverage stores with the most helpful staff. They also support many local non-profits including La Plata Co Search and Rescue and Parker's Animal Rescue, to name a few.
6 locals recommend
Star Liquors
1485 Florida RdOne of the best beverage stores with the most helpful staff. They also support many local non-profits including La Plata Co Search and Rescue and Parker's Animal Rescue, to name a few.
Excellent baked goods and they offer sandwiches perfect for hikes and outdoor lunches.
41 locals recommend
Bread
42 Co Rd 250Excellent baked goods and they offer sandwiches perfect for hikes and outdoor lunches.