Locals Lifestyle
Food scene
Need some takeout? Sizzling Siam has fresh Thai at great prices. Everything on the menu is delish but here are our favorites:
Pad Thai, Fried Rice, Tom Kha Gai, Chicken Satay, Spring rolls and egg rolls. Enjoy this local treasure!
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Sizzling Siam
519 1/2 Main AveNeed some takeout? Sizzling Siam has fresh Thai at great prices. Everything on the menu is delish but here are our favorites:
Pad Thai, Fried Rice, Tom Kha Gai, Chicken Satay, Spring rolls and egg rolls. Enjoy this local treasure!
A wonderful farm to table place to enjoy locally sourced food outdoors at the stunning James Ranch. Take time to wonder the trail around the ranch to explore and visit all the farm animals.
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James Ranch Grill
33846 US Hwy 550A wonderful farm to table place to enjoy locally sourced food outdoors at the stunning James Ranch. Take time to wonder the trail around the ranch to explore and visit all the farm animals.
A locals favorite for a special dinner out. Great quality and great prices. Love he outdoor patio that is heated and cozy on a snowy winters night. Excellent food & wine menu.
636 Main Ave
A locals favorite for a special dinner out. Great quality and great prices. Love he outdoor patio that is heated and cozy on a snowy winters night. Excellent food & wine menu.
Cream Bean Berry
1021 Main AveLocal, organic, handmade ice cream!
East by Southwest
160 E College DrBest sushi!!!
Great mexican food just a short walk from the house. Everything on the menu is amazing and the prices and great! The owner JC is the sweetest. Tell him Byron and Angela sent you.
Frida's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Great mexican food just a short walk from the house. Everything on the menu is amazing and the prices and great! The owner JC is the sweetest. Tell him Byron and Angela sent you.
Your gonna love this little pizza spot just a block north from the house. Walk over and sit by one of the outdoor heaters and enjoy some of Durango's best local pizza.
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Home Slice Pizza
2957 Main AveYour gonna love this little pizza spot just a block north from the house. Walk over and sit by one of the outdoor heaters and enjoy some of Durango's best local pizza.
Fresh and fast Mexican food. Ingredients are locally grown and sourced. Eat in or take it to go. Everything is wonderful and prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of food. This is truly a local's staple.
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Zia Taqueria
2977 Main AveFresh and fast Mexican food. Ingredients are locally grown and sourced. Eat in or take it to go. Everything is wonderful and prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of food. This is truly a local's staple.
Take and bake pizza. This is when you want easy and super affordable and delicious. Great for feeding a big family on a budget or football night. Grab some beer and wine and have a relaxed night at home by the fire or on the patio. We personally love the gourmet veggie. Ask them to braid the crust for a little extra yum.
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
Take and bake pizza. This is when you want easy and super affordable and delicious. Great for feeding a big family on a budget or football night. Grab some beer and wine and have a relaxed night at home by the fire or on the patio. We personally love the gourmet veggie. Ask them to braid the crust for a little extra yum.
No matter where you eat this will most likely be one of your favorites. Great prices, amazing BBQ and super chill. We love the Serious Texas Taco and Brisket Sandwich. Try both sauces. In the summertime you can sit outside. There are 2 locations. One is just North of the house and one has Putt Putt on the river.
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Serious Texas BBQ North Durango, CO.
3535 Main AveNo matter where you eat this will most likely be one of your favorites. Great prices, amazing BBQ and super chill. We love the Serious Texas Taco and Brisket Sandwich. Try both sauces. In the summertime you can sit outside. There are 2 locations. One is just North of the house and one has Putt Putt on the river.
A very short walk from the house. This little hidden treasure has not changed in 20 years. It has a laid back diner style from the past. Don't expect anything upscale. Just delicious food at prices that are the same as they were in 2000.
Griegos Restaurant
A very short walk from the house. This little hidden treasure has not changed in 20 years. It has a laid back diner style from the past. Don't expect anything upscale. Just delicious food at prices that are the same as they were in 2000.
Excellent food when you want a special night out. They have a rooftop heated patio and super fun bar. Check them out for a celebration dinner or happy hour at the bar. You won't be disappointed.
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Eolus Bar & Dining
919 Main AveExcellent food when you want a special night out. They have a rooftop heated patio and super fun bar. Check them out for a celebration dinner or happy hour at the bar. You won't be disappointed.
I love the Smiley Cafe. They offer gluten free and vegan options. This is a great place to have coffee and a bite to eat while you get some work done on your laptop. They are inside the Smiley building, an old school that has been beautifully restored into offices. It is fun to wonder the hallways and discover some of Durango's most creative and emerging businesses. Check their schedule for live music or go play the piano for the many locals who use the lounge to work. This is truly a local gem of Entrepreneurial spirit. Nowhere else in town buzzes with this kind of warm, creative and inspiring energy.
Smiley Cafe
1309 E 3rd AveI love the Smiley Cafe. They offer gluten free and vegan options. This is a great place to have coffee and a bite to eat while you get some work done on your laptop. They are inside the Smiley building, an old school that has been beautifully restored into offices. It is fun to wonder the hallways and discover some of Durango's most creative and emerging businesses. Check their schedule for live music or go play the piano for the many locals who use the lounge to work. This is truly a local gem of Entrepreneurial spirit. Nowhere else in town buzzes with this kind of warm, creative and inspiring energy.
A place to connect with locals over cocktails in the neighborhood. Just walk on over and then stumble home 😊
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Union Social House
3062 Main AveA place to connect with locals over cocktails in the neighborhood. Just walk on over and then stumble home 😊
This little cafe and bakery is one of my favorite little spots. Check their hours though before you visit because remote small towns like Mancos have different hours than the rest of the world.
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Absolute Bakery & Cafe
110 S Main StThis little cafe and bakery is one of my favorite little spots. Check their hours though before you visit because remote small towns like Mancos have different hours than the rest of the world.
This is a health food store but they make organic homemade soup daily. There is always a meat and a veggie option. It will be the Best soup you have ever had. Get one of each and take it to go to the little park next-door and enjoy the experience of small town living.
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Zuma Natural Foods
299 N Main StThis is a health food store but they make organic homemade soup daily. There is always a meat and a veggie option. It will be the Best soup you have ever had. Get one of each and take it to go to the little park next-door and enjoy the experience of small town living.
Old west style steakhouse. The food is wonderful. The atmosphere is cozy. It is pricey but well worth it.
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Ore House
147 E College DrOld west style steakhouse. The food is wonderful. The atmosphere is cozy. It is pricey but well worth it.
Just out the backgate is Durango Doughworks. They serve breakfast and lunch. Pick up some donuts or dine in.
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Durango Doughworks
2653 Main AveJust out the backgate is Durango Doughworks. They serve breakfast and lunch. Pick up some donuts or dine in.
Big portions, delicious and very local downtown diner. Eat here to fuel a day of activities like skiing and high alpine hikes.
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Durango Diner
957 Main AveBig portions, delicious and very local downtown diner. Eat here to fuel a day of activities like skiing and high alpine hikes.
Ski
Get all your ski gear out the back gate and just behind the house.
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Purgatory Sports
93 Skier PlGet all your ski gear out the back gate and just behind the house.
One of Colorado's best kept secrets. If you like it steep and deep then Wolf Creek is for you. When you are done with the slopes stop at Kipps for dinner and a soak at Pagosa Hot Springs Resort. Prefect day!
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Área de esquí de Wolf Creek
U.S. 160One of Colorado's best kept secrets. If you like it steep and deep then Wolf Creek is for you. When you are done with the slopes stop at Kipps for dinner and a soak at Pagosa Hot Springs Resort. Prefect day!
Telluride Ski Resort
565 Mountain Village BlvdWorld Class Skiing. The end.
Ski like a local. Purgatory is only about 30 minutes from the house and Purgatory headquarters is out the back gate where you can get all your equipment and tickets. Go ski Durango!
Purgatory Ski Rentals
Ski like a local. Purgatory is only about 30 minutes from the house and Purgatory headquarters is out the back gate where you can get all your equipment and tickets. Go ski Durango!
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Silverton Mountain Ski Area
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Recreation/Fitness
The stairway, which extends over 500 steps and gains over 250 feet in elevation along the nature trail in Durango, makes for a wonderful walking route, commute to the college or training steps right in town.
Sky Steps
955 E 6th AveThe stairway, which extends over 500 steps and gains over 250 feet in elevation along the nature trail in Durango, makes for a wonderful walking route, commute to the college or training steps right in town.
The Durango Rec Center is across the street from the house.
You can pick up a pass for the time you are visiting. They have an indoor pool, hot tub, weight room, fitness classes, yoga, climbing wall, ping pong, racket ball and more. Go check it out!
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Durango Community Recreation Center
2700 Main AveThe Durango Rec Center is across the street from the house.
You can pick up a pass for the time you are visiting. They have an indoor pool, hot tub, weight room, fitness classes, yoga, climbing wall, ping pong, racket ball and more. Go check it out!
I love that Animas Mountain is only a short 5 block walk from the house. It is a beautiful hike that takes about 3 hours and gives you amazing views of Durango, the valley and beyond.
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Animas Mountain Trail
Animas Mountain TrailI love that Animas Mountain is only a short 5 block walk from the house. It is a beautiful hike that takes about 3 hours and gives you amazing views of Durango, the valley and beyond.
The Colorado trail is one of Durango's best resources. Close to town, it follows Junction Creek and you can go as short as long as you want. Some even walk all the way to Denver. If you have a doggie, your best friend will thank you. If you visit the Colorado Trail look for me because Ranger and I are there most days during the non snowy months.
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Colorado Trail Trailhead
The Colorado trail is one of Durango's best resources. Close to town, it follows Junction Creek and you can go as short as long as you want. Some even walk all the way to Denver. If you have a doggie, your best friend will thank you. If you visit the Colorado Trail look for me because Ranger and I are there most days during the non snowy months.
If you are up for a breathtaking high alpine hike then this is the one for you. Plan for a day away in pure bliss.
Ice lakes trailhead
806 WA-107If you are up for a breathtaking high alpine hike then this is the one for you. Plan for a day away in pure bliss.
Healing waters a short drive up the beautiful Animas Valley. Heal yourself while you swim and soak. Your body will thank you.
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Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203Healing waters a short drive up the beautiful Animas Valley. Heal yourself while you swim and soak. Your body will thank you.
Dalla Mountain park
Super local hidden gem. Get out and explore by foot or bike.
If you golf or want to hit some balls then go to Hillcrest. Super local and laid back scene with unforgettable scenery.
Hillcrest Golf Club
2300 Rim DrIf you golf or want to hit some balls then go to Hillcrest. Super local and laid back scene with unforgettable scenery.
Sightseeing
If you have a day to explore then take a trip to Telluride. Leave early in the morning and you can be home by dark during the summer months. From Durango, drive North to Silverton, Ouray and then Telluride. We love to hike the Jud Wiebe Trail and have an outdoor lunch at La Cocina De Luz on Main street. Be sure to walk the river trail and take the free Gondola to Mountain Village. There are plenty of shops, galleries and cafes to keep you busy all day. When you are ready to leave take the drive from Telluride to Rico, Dolores, Mancos and back to Durango. A perfect loop that will take you through some of Colorado's most scenic mountains and mining towns.
Telluride, CO
If you have a day to explore then take a trip to Telluride. Leave early in the morning and you can be home by dark during the summer months. From Durango, drive North to Silverton, Ouray and then Telluride. We love to hike the Jud Wiebe Trail and have an outdoor lunch at La Cocina De Luz on Main street. Be sure to walk the river trail and take the free Gondola to Mountain Village. There are plenty of shops, galleries and cafes to keep you busy all day. When you are ready to leave take the drive from Telluride to Rico, Dolores, Mancos and back to Durango. A perfect loop that will take you through some of Colorado's most scenic mountains and mining towns.
Take the train to Silverton. You can either ride it round trip or share the experience with some friends and family. One party takes the train to Silverton while the other drives. Then swap places for the return to Durango.
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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
479 Main AveTake the train to Silverton. You can either ride it round trip or share the experience with some friends and family. One party takes the train to Silverton while the other drives. Then swap places for the return to Durango.
I love Ft Lewis. Such a beautiful little college perched up high with some of the most amazing views around.
Fort Lewis College
1000 Rim DrI love Ft Lewis. Such a beautiful little college perched up high with some of the most amazing views around.
For those with a four wheel drive and and adventurous spirit we highly recommend this drive from July - October.
Alpine Loop Start
For those with a four wheel drive and and adventurous spirit we highly recommend this drive from July - October.
The boardwalk that winds through town following the Animas river and takes you into downtown and beyond. Just cross Main street on the corner at Walgreens and walk behind the Rec Center. You will see the path. Take a right to go downtown. Take a left to walk towards City market North. Go explore and get to know Durango.
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Animas River Trail & Greenway
501 Camino Del RioThe boardwalk that winds through town following the Animas river and takes you into downtown and beyond. Just cross Main street on the corner at Walgreens and walk behind the Rec Center. You will see the path. Take a right to go downtown. Take a left to walk towards City market North. Go explore and get to know Durango.
Shop
Marias is a cozy and lovable downtown bookstore. This is a great place to buy gifts of all kinds. Make sure to stop by this wonderful little spot.
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Maria's Bookshop
960 Main AveMarias is a cozy and lovable downtown bookstore. This is a great place to buy gifts of all kinds. Make sure to stop by this wonderful little spot.
I love hardware stores and this one does not disappoint. They have a great assortment of local items in addition to everything hardware and home related. Make sure to stop by during your time in Durango.
Kroegers Ace Hardware
I love hardware stores and this one does not disappoint. They have a great assortment of local items in addition to everything hardware and home related. Make sure to stop by during your time in Durango.
This is one of those stores you will remember forever. Buy something special to take home with you. My daughter and I absolutely love Dietz Market.
Dietz Market Inc
26345 US-160This is one of those stores you will remember forever. Buy something special to take home with you. My daughter and I absolutely love Dietz Market.
There are numerous stores downtown with high priced Patagonias, The North Face, Cotopaxi and beyond. Or you can stop by The Outdoor Exchange to purchase local used gear. I suggest saving some money and shopping this local favorite where you can find the same type of gear as you would downtown at a fraction of the price.
Durango Outdoor Exchange
3677 Main AveThere are numerous stores downtown with high priced Patagonias, The North Face, Cotopaxi and beyond. Or you can stop by The Outdoor Exchange to purchase local used gear. I suggest saving some money and shopping this local favorite where you can find the same type of gear as you would downtown at a fraction of the price.
Be prepared to spend money because you are going to fall in love with everything in this downtown shop.
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Urban Market
865 Main AveBe prepared to spend money because you are going to fall in love with everything in this downtown shop.
Liquor Store
Wagon Wheel Liquors
Super convenient and relaxed liquor store to buy your favorite beverages.
Star Liquors
1485 Florida RdBig store with lots of variety.