Leslie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
One of Durango's most popular attractions. Popular not only during summer and the fall colors, but also mid November-January 1 when the train transforms to THE POLAR EXPRESS. This award winning story comes to life through the chefs, hobo, the Hero Boy, Billy, Santa, and all the elves on this historic steam train. All passengers will enjoy hot chocolate and a treat as they head to the North Pole to pick up Santa. While Santa visits each car, your chefs will lead you in specifically selected Christmas carols on the return to Durango. All kids will receive a special gift from Santa. Book early and be sure to wear your pajamas!
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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
479 Main AveOne of Durango's most popular attractions. Popular not only during summer and the fall colors, but also mid November-January 1 when the train transforms to THE POLAR EXPRESS. This award winning story comes to life through the chefs, hobo, the Hero Boy, Billy, Santa, and all the elves on this historic steam train. All passengers will enjoy hot chocolate and a treat as they head to the North Pole to pick up Santa. While Santa visits each car, your chefs will lead you in specifically selected Christmas carols on the return to Durango. All kids will receive a special gift from Santa. Book early and be sure to wear your pajamas!
A UNESCO World Heritage Site located in nearby Montezuma, County, the park protects some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the US. Best known for structures like the Cliff Palace, thought to be the largest cliff dwelling in North America.
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Parque Nacional Mesa Verde
A UNESCO World Heritage Site located in nearby Montezuma, County, the park protects some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the US. Best known for structures like the Cliff Palace, thought to be the largest cliff dwelling in North America.
Currently renamed Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa. The only geothermal waters, day spa, and lodging resort in Durango, located seven miles north of town. Relax in one of two mineral rich hot pools, swim the outdoor, heated Olympic-sized pool (open year round), sweat it out in a sauna , and/or enjoy therapeutic massage and body treatments at the exclusive spa. Open to the public. A popular local family hangout and summer stopover for tourists.
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Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203Currently renamed Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa. The only geothermal waters, day spa, and lodging resort in Durango, located seven miles north of town. Relax in one of two mineral rich hot pools, swim the outdoor, heated Olympic-sized pool (open year round), sweat it out in a sauna , and/or enjoy therapeutic massage and body treatments at the exclusive spa. Open to the public. A popular local family hangout and summer stopover for tourists.
Silverton is a former silver and gold mining camp, most or all of which is now included in a federally designated National Historic Landmark District, the Silverton Historic District. Silverton is linked to Durango by the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Spectacular scenery and a unique little town.
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Silverton
Silverton is a former silver and gold mining camp, most or all of which is now included in a federally designated National Historic Landmark District, the Silverton Historic District. Silverton is linked to Durango by the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Spectacular scenery and a unique little town.
Located just 18 miles from Durango, at an elevation of 8000 feet and easy access to the San Juan National Forest and Weminuche Wilderness Area. Offers a variety of accommodations and recreational opportunities including boat rentals, fishing, camping, and hiking - also a few nice restaurants in the area.
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Vallecito Lake
Located just 18 miles from Durango, at an elevation of 8000 feet and easy access to the San Juan National Forest and Weminuche Wilderness Area. Offers a variety of accommodations and recreational opportunities including boat rentals, fishing, camping, and hiking - also a few nice restaurants in the area.
Skiing
Named North America's "Best Ski Value" by TripAdvisors 3 years running. Here, Colorado's rugged San Juan Mountains are home to some of the most consistent and abundant snow in the southwest. Purgatory features 1,605 acres of skiable terrain, 101 trails, 13 lifts, multiple terrain parks, and a vertical drop of over 2,000 feet.
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Purgatory Sports
93 Skier PlNamed North America's "Best Ski Value" by TripAdvisors 3 years running. Here, Colorado's rugged San Juan Mountains are home to some of the most consistent and abundant snow in the southwest. Purgatory features 1,605 acres of skiable terrain, 101 trails, 13 lifts, multiple terrain parks, and a vertical drop of over 2,000 feet.
Food scene
Probably Durango's most popular eatery. Known for world class beer, lively and relaxed atmosphere, peanut shells on the floor, and famous cajun broil.
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Steamworks Brewing Company
801 E 2nd AveProbably Durango's most popular eatery. Known for world class beer, lively and relaxed atmosphere, peanut shells on the floor, and famous cajun broil.
Originally a bakery, the Carver Brother's love of baking soon spread to making the cleanest and best small batch beer in the Southwest. Excellent food - lunch, or dinner; good crowd; kid friendly; and overall good vibes.
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Carver Brewing Co
1022 Main AveOriginally a bakery, the Carver Brother's love of baking soon spread to making the cleanest and best small batch beer in the Southwest. Excellent food - lunch, or dinner; good crowd; kid friendly; and overall good vibes.
Personally crafted menu features diverse offering, including seafood, steak, and Asian inspired dishes. Gluten free options, decadent deserts, and other favorites.
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Ken & Sue's
636 Main AvePersonally crafted menu features diverse offering, including seafood, steak, and Asian inspired dishes. Gluten free options, decadent deserts, and other favorites.
A culinary collective with seven small, but robust food truck options encircling an original service station, now turned Ernie's bar, which pours craft brews, libations, coffee, and more. From tacos to pizza, sushi to Indonesian cuisine in this ultra relaxed outdoor arena.
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11th Street Station
1101 Main AveA culinary collective with seven small, but robust food truck options encircling an original service station, now turned Ernie's bar, which pours craft brews, libations, coffee, and more. From tacos to pizza, sushi to Indonesian cuisine in this ultra relaxed outdoor arena.
Tiny, very tiny, but offers a fresh and unique approach to Asian cuisine by providing healthy, creative, and delicious Asian food.
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Rice Monkeys
1050 Main AveTiny, very tiny, but offers a fresh and unique approach to Asian cuisine by providing healthy, creative, and delicious Asian food.
Delicious coffee, popular with the locals, and wonderful pastries and setting.
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Durango Coffee Company
730 Main AveDelicious coffee, popular with the locals, and wonderful pastries and setting.
Ore House
147 E College DrDerailed Pour House
725 Main StFired Up Pizzeria
735 Main AveDiamond Belle Saloon
699 Main AveChimayo Stone Fired Kitchen
862 Main AveLovely place for coffee and small breakfast. Can order toast with butter and jam, toast with avocado, and toast with avocado and eggs. Also bakery items and sandwiches to go.
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Bread
42 Co Rd 250Lovely place for coffee and small breakfast. Can order toast with butter and jam, toast with avocado, and toast with avocado and eggs. Also bakery items and sandwiches to go.
Looking for a hearty breakfast or lunch? Ten miles away of Highway 550 on the way to Purgatory is this amazing little spot. Open 7am-2:00 pm.
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Hermosa Creek Grill
32223 US-550Looking for a hearty breakfast or lunch? Ten miles away of Highway 550 on the way to Purgatory is this amazing little spot. Open 7am-2:00 pm.
Looking for informal (and inexpensive) but delicious? Not like typical Mexican food. Can order Street Tacos ($2.99 each), Burritos, Quesadillas, Mexican sandwiches, Nachos, stacked Beef Birria Tacos (Quesabirria), Mexican Baked Potato with toppings, Mexican salad and other unique options.
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Taco Libre - Taqueria & Cocktails
1150 Main AvenueLooking for informal (and inexpensive) but delicious? Not like typical Mexican food. Can order Street Tacos ($2.99 each), Burritos, Quesadillas, Mexican sandwiches, Nachos, stacked Beef Birria Tacos (Quesabirria), Mexican Baked Potato with toppings, Mexican salad and other unique options.
Outdoor Recreation
The Animas River Trail, just over 9 miles long, is a paved path that follows the Animas River through Durango. Wonderful place for running, bike rides, and long beautiful walks.
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Animas River Trail
Animas River TrailThe Animas River Trail, just over 9 miles long, is a paved path that follows the Animas River through Durango. Wonderful place for running, bike rides, and long beautiful walks.
Concerts/Plays
DAC is a multi-faceted hub for community arts that houses and promotes contemporary visual and performing arts, arts education, dynamic exhibits, an active Docent program, and the annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival.
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Durango Arts Center
802 E 2nd AveDAC is a multi-faceted hub for community arts that houses and promotes contemporary visual and performing arts, arts education, dynamic exhibits, an active Docent program, and the annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival.
Indoor Recreation
Very nice recreation center with indoor running track, fitness classes, lap and leisure pool, hot tub, water slide, racquetball courts, gymnasium, youth games area, Cybex free weights and Pin Loaded Weight equipment, Cardio equipment, climbing wall, outdoor playground, and babysitting.
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Durango Community Recreation Center
2700 Main AveVery nice recreation center with indoor running track, fitness classes, lap and leisure pool, hot tub, water slide, racquetball courts, gymnasium, youth games area, Cybex free weights and Pin Loaded Weight equipment, Cardio equipment, climbing wall, outdoor playground, and babysitting.