Wild West railroad town with craft beer soul
Durango & Silverton narrow-gauge railroad through the San Juans, raft the Animas, mountain bike Hermosa Creek. Steamworks Brewing for the arrival round, Ore House for steaks, Diamond Belle Saloon at the Strater Hotel for the honky-tonk piano nightcap. Fly into Durango-La Plata, basecamp downtown, day-trip to Mesa Verde. The Old West bachelor weekend with a real working town behind it.
boat cruise • Full day
Historic 1882 steam train through the San Juan Mountains to Silverton
atv • Half day
Class II-IV whitewater rafting on the Animas River through town
brewery tour • 3 hours
Walking brewery crawl through Durango's top craft breweries
skiing • Full day
1,635 acres of skiing with San Juan Mountain views and no crowds
dive bar • balanced • $
Legendary Durango dive with a mechanical bull and late-night chaos
beer garden • chill • $$
Ska's flagship taproom with pinball machines and a massive patio
beer garden • balanced • $$
Downtown brewpub in a restored powerhouse with award-winning ales
lounge • chill • $$
Upstairs cocktail lounge with craft drinks and a mellower vibe
bar • balanced • $$
Victorian saloon in the Strater Hotel with ragtime piano since 1887
beer garden • chill • $$
Small-batch craft brewery with a rotating lineup and laid-back patio
cocktail bar • chill • $$$
Craft cocktail bar with house-infused spirits and a speakeasy feel
bar • balanced • $
Outdoor beer garden with food trucks, fire pits, and live music
comedy club • balanced • $$
Vaudeville-era theater in the Strater Hotel hosting comedy and melodrama
karaoke • unhinged • $
Late-night karaoke dive where locals and tourists belt it out till close
Steakhouse • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Durango's classic steakhouse with prime cuts and a Western saloon bar
New American • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Upscale tavern with creative cocktails and seasonal small plates
French • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Charming French bakery by day, candlelit bistro by night since 1981
Mexican • $ • Best for: late-night
Beloved local taco joint with massive burritos and house-made salsa
Mexican • $ • Best for: dinner
Authentic Mexican street food with handmade tortillas and al pastor
Breakfast • $ • Best for: brunch
Coffee, ice cream, and breakfast burritos — morning essential for groups
New American • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Fine dining on Main Avenue with creative seasonal dishes and a full bar
Pizza • $$ • Best for: dinner
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with craft beer on a riverside patio
boutique-hotel • Max 4 guests
Iconic 1887 Victorian hotel with the Diamond Belle Saloon on-site
hotel • Max 4 guests
Comfortable riverside hotel with pool and hot tub near downtown
resort • Max 8 guests
Slope-side condos at Purgatory Resort with ski-in/ski-out access
house • Max 14 guests
Private homes with hot tubs and mountain views near downtown or river
house • Max 14 guests
Family-owned local outfit since 2005 — homes and cabins downtown and up the Animas Valley, many with private hot tubs and mountain views.
Mile-high parties with mountain-town soul
Champagne powder, whiskey pours, and mountain-town swagger.
Ski-town send-off at 9,600 feet
Champagne powder and cowboy-town charm
Box canyon beauty with serious send energy
Back Bowls, the Eagle River, and aprés on Bridge Street
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