Durango guidebook
City/town information
Great day trip to a quant town known as the "Switzerland of America".
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Ouray
Great day trip to a quant town known as the "Switzerland of America".
Animas Forks is a ghost town located twelve miles northeast of Silverton. Only accessible via a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
Animas Forks
Animas Forks is a ghost town located twelve miles northeast of Silverton. Only accessible via a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
Sightseeing
Wonderful spot to enjoy the Animas river. Recommend renting a stand up paddle board, kayak or canoe.
Oxbow Park and Preserve
500 Animas View DrWonderful spot to enjoy the Animas river. Recommend renting a stand up paddle board, kayak or canoe.
La Plata County Fairgrounds
2500 Main AveExperience the True West rodeo weekly on Wednesdays.
The newly renovated Durango Hot Springs is a wonderful option to experience the natural wonders of Durango. Food trucks are on site and bands play in the spring and summer months on Thursday evenings. You can also enjoy a massage at their spa... our favorite therapist is Sarah :)
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Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203The newly renovated Durango Hot Springs is a wonderful option to experience the natural wonders of Durango. Food trucks are on site and bands play in the spring and summer months on Thursday evenings. You can also enjoy a massage at their spa... our favorite therapist is Sarah :)
Activities available year round - ski in the winter, ride the alpine slide, hike, or mountain bike in spring through fall.
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Purgatory Sports
93 Skier PlActivities available year round - ski in the winter, ride the alpine slide, hike, or mountain bike in spring through fall.
Options for a half day or full day train ride in summer and fall. Polar Express rides during the Christmas holiday.
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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
479 Main AveOptions for a half day or full day train ride in summer and fall. Polar Express rides during the Christmas holiday.
A lot of fun for the whole family. Lake access with a beach for boats, kayaking, stand up paddle board, etc. and a "Wibit" - bouncy house/jungle gym in the water.
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Lake Nighthorse
A lot of fun for the whole family. Lake access with a beach for boats, kayaking, stand up paddle board, etc. and a "Wibit" - bouncy house/jungle gym in the water.
Food scene
Wonderful option to experience some old west traditions and great music.
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Bar D Chuckwagon
8080 Co Rd 250Wonderful option to experience some old west traditions and great music.
Best burgers in Durango. Stay for the root beer floats and explore their market as well for local fresh meat and produce.
James Ranch Road
James Ranch RoadBest burgers in Durango. Stay for the root beer floats and explore their market as well for local fresh meat and produce.
Honeyville
33633 US-550Great selection of honey, jams, and whiskey.
Olde Schoolhouse Cafe
46778 US-550Local favorite, great bar food.
Ken & Sue's
636 Main AveKen and Sue's - long standing local favorite
11th Street Station
1101 Main AveGreat option for outdoor dining
El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main AveBest cocktails in town
PJ's Gourmet Market
67 Trimble LnLocal grocery store
Wonderful burgers and beer selection
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The Nugget Mountain Bar
48721 North Highway 550Wonderful burgers and beer selection
On property restaurant for a casual setting. Nice option to sit on the patio
There is also Cliffside in Tamarron lodge and Prospector next to Mineshaft. All great options
Mine Shaft Resturant
212 Tamarron DrOn property restaurant for a casual setting. Nice option to sit on the patio
There is also Cliffside in Tamarron lodge and Prospector next to Mineshaft. All great options
Hiking
8.4 mile trail with elevation gain of 1500 on the way back. Out and back so you can shorten as you need
Great trail for views of the valley and city
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Animas Mountain Trail
Animas Mountain TrailGreat trail for views of the valley and city
Purgatory Flats Trail, Colorado 81301, EE. UU.
Castle Rock Peak
5.3 mile hike. 1600 elevation gain. Our favorite view of the valley