Kristen's Durango Guidebook
Sightseeing
A Sacred Place and a must see while in SW Colorado. Just about an hour away from the condo.
For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs of Mesa Verde. Today, the park protects the rich cultural heritage of 26 Pueblos and Tribes and offers visitors a spectacular window into the past. This World Heritage Site and International Dark Sky Park is home to over a thousand species, including several that live nowhere else on earth.
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Mesa Verde National Park
A Sacred Place and a must see while in SW Colorado. Just about an hour away from the condo.
For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs of Mesa Verde. Today, the park protects the rich cultural heritage of 26 Pueblos and Tribes and offers visitors a spectacular window into the past. This World Heritage Site and International Dark Sky Park is home to over a thousand species, including several that live nowhere else on earth.
The most beautiful views of the San Juans & Cascade Creek! We recommend booking tickets online well in advance of your trip. The train depot is located in downtown Durango. Half day and full day trips available.
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Durango at Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad at Museo
479 Main AveThe most beautiful views of the San Juans & Cascade Creek! We recommend booking tickets online well in advance of your trip. The train depot is located in downtown Durango. Half day and full day trips available.
Rafting & kayaking in the Animas river and Jeep tours in the San Juans!
Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours
Rafting & kayaking in the Animas river and Jeep tours in the San Juans!
Just under 2 miles from our condo, skiing in the winter and hiking & mountain biking in the summer. During the ski season, there is a shuttle twice a day from Cascade Village.
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Durango Mountain Resort
1 Skier PlJust under 2 miles from our condo, skiing in the winter and hiking & mountain biking in the summer. During the ski season, there is a shuttle twice a day from Cascade Village.
Let us take you on a guided ATV tour in Durango’s backcountry and go where few others can go with the help of our 4×4 vehicles! You drive your own machine, but will be following a knowledgeable and friendly guide. If you are worried about finding your way or are looking for more historical information, join us for a guided ATV RZR/UTV tour.
Our Durango ATV tours include information on the local area’s history, wildlife, and wildflowers with stops at historic highlights, waterfalls, and scenic stops for photos. All tours include complimentary water and the 4-hour guided ATV tour includes a complimentary snack. All Colorado guided ATV tours leave directly from the resort, so all you need to do is show up. Simply meet us in the Village Center Plaza at Purgatory Ski Resort, and we will guide you and show you the way.
This 2-hour Durango ATV tour goes up towards the Cascade Divide Trail.
There’s no better way to explore Colorado’s most untouched backcountry than in one of our top of the line ATVs, RZR/UTVs. We promise to deliver an unforgettable off-road experience for the whole family!
All guided tours operate under strict Stay the Trail and Leave No Trace principles.
Colorado Outback Adventures
Let us take you on a guided ATV tour in Durango’s backcountry and go where few others can go with the help of our 4×4 vehicles! You drive your own machine, but will be following a knowledgeable and friendly guide. If you are worried about finding your way or are looking for more historical information, join us for a guided ATV RZR/UTV tour.
Our Durango ATV tours include information on the local area’s history, wildlife, and wildflowers with stops at historic highlights, waterfalls, and scenic stops for photos. All tours include complimentary water and the 4-hour guided ATV tour includes a complimentary snack. All Colorado guided ATV tours leave directly from the resort, so all you need to do is show up. Simply meet us in the Village Center Plaza at Purgatory Ski Resort, and we will guide you and show you the way.
This 2-hour Durango ATV tour goes up towards the Cascade Divide Trail.
There’s no better way to explore Colorado’s most untouched backcountry than in one of our top of the line ATVs, RZR/UTVs. We promise to deliver an unforgettable off-road experience for the whole family!
All guided tours operate under strict Stay the Trail and Leave No Trace principles.
Embark on a jaw-droppingly beautiful journey along Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway on a self-driving audio tour. Discover Gold Rush-era mining towns and fantastic natural scenery at your own pace. You'll need to google the website for "Get Your Guide" and search "Colorado Million Dollar Highway" to download the app & sign up!
Please keep in mind, we only recommend driving to Silverton on 550 when weather conditions are dry and safe. This is a breathtaking drive, but for most of your drive through the mountains there are no guardrails. Not for the faint of heart!
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Million Dollar Highway, Ride Across America
U.S. 550Embark on a jaw-droppingly beautiful journey along Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway on a self-driving audio tour. Discover Gold Rush-era mining towns and fantastic natural scenery at your own pace. You'll need to google the website for "Get Your Guide" and search "Colorado Million Dollar Highway" to download the app & sign up!
Please keep in mind, we only recommend driving to Silverton on 550 when weather conditions are dry and safe. This is a breathtaking drive, but for most of your drive through the mountains there are no guardrails. Not for the faint of heart!
Scenic Waterfall 4×4 Tour ~ 2.5 hours (Mild)
If you love waterfalls you will enjoy this tour. Explore the majestic La Plata Mountains and Canyon near Durango, CO at some of the canyon’s most scenic and beautiful waterfalls. This is a mild scenic tour fun for the entire family who does not want to do the full four-hour tour. We will stop at 3 unique waterfalls for plenty of photo opportunities, as we climb higher into the canyon. Our last waterfall stop is on private property accessible only to Durango Rivertrippers. This stop gets you up close to a stunning 25-30ft waterfall with some old mining structures scattered around the base. We reach around 10,000 feet above sea level and stop to take in the views. This is a great adventure for the entire family. All ages are welcome on this trip however car seats are not provided. NOTE: This tour does not go up to the top of Kennebec Pass and is a mild tour.
You will board into our “Open-Air” vehicle (however we reserve the right to take a Jeep Wrangler if needed). We will drive on the highway for approximately 20-25 minutes to the mouth of the canyon and from there we will start our tour into the canyon. It can get windy so if you get cold easily please bring a jacket or ask for one, we carry extra jackets and blankets but you may need to ask. You will also need to climb a ladder to get in the back of the vehicle. If you have mobility issues ask to ride in the cab and let us know PRIOR to your arrival. We like to say this trip is dirty, dusty, bouncy yet fun and has fantastic views.
Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours
Scenic Waterfall 4×4 Tour ~ 2.5 hours (Mild)
If you love waterfalls you will enjoy this tour. Explore the majestic La Plata Mountains and Canyon near Durango, CO at some of the canyon’s most scenic and beautiful waterfalls. This is a mild scenic tour fun for the entire family who does not want to do the full four-hour tour. We will stop at 3 unique waterfalls for plenty of photo opportunities, as we climb higher into the canyon. Our last waterfall stop is on private property accessible only to Durango Rivertrippers. This stop gets you up close to a stunning 25-30ft waterfall with some old mining structures scattered around the base. We reach around 10,000 feet above sea level and stop to take in the views. This is a great adventure for the entire family. All ages are welcome on this trip however car seats are not provided. NOTE: This tour does not go up to the top of Kennebec Pass and is a mild tour.
You will board into our “Open-Air” vehicle (however we reserve the right to take a Jeep Wrangler if needed). We will drive on the highway for approximately 20-25 minutes to the mouth of the canyon and from there we will start our tour into the canyon. It can get windy so if you get cold easily please bring a jacket or ask for one, we carry extra jackets and blankets but you may need to ask. You will also need to climb a ladder to get in the back of the vehicle. If you have mobility issues ask to ride in the cab and let us know PRIOR to your arrival. We like to say this trip is dirty, dusty, bouncy yet fun and has fantastic views.
Food scene
Tons of locally owned shops & restaurants in charming downtown Durango! Stop and have a drink at the Strater Hotel and meander down Main street. About 25 minutes from the condo.
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Durango
Tons of locally owned shops & restaurants in charming downtown Durango! Stop and have a drink at the Strater Hotel and meander down Main street. About 25 minutes from the condo.
Great pours, friendly locals, awesome atmosphere & a fantastic food truck! Belly up to the bar, or take a seat outside around the fire pits. Check out their IG to see the live music schedule!
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The Nugget Mountain Bar
48721 North Highway 550Great pours, friendly locals, awesome atmosphere & a fantastic food truck! Belly up to the bar, or take a seat outside around the fire pits. Check out their IG to see the live music schedule!
James Ranch Market & Grill is set in the beautiful Animas River Valley. They offer 100% grass fed and finished beef, whey-fed pork, artisan cheese and raw milk from 100% grass-fed, grazing Jersey cows, eggs produced from pastured hens, a spruce tree nursery, an regenerative vegetable and flower garden, and a thriving grill and market. Busy families, who utilize regenerative growing practices, bustle in the day-to-day operation of the ranch and their enterprises.
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James Ranch Market
33846 US-550James Ranch Market & Grill is set in the beautiful Animas River Valley. They offer 100% grass fed and finished beef, whey-fed pork, artisan cheese and raw milk from 100% grass-fed, grazing Jersey cows, eggs produced from pastured hens, a spruce tree nursery, an regenerative vegetable and flower garden, and a thriving grill and market. Busy families, who utilize regenerative growing practices, bustle in the day-to-day operation of the ranch and their enterprises.
Delicious fresh pasta made in-house! PRIMI is your casual & friendly neighborhood eatery for simple and flavorful Italian cuisine. Stop in for a quick bite or stay awhile and savor a leisurely meal of fresh-made pasta, a seasonal salad and Italian wine. Bring in the kids for scoops of house-made gelato, or meet up with friends for an ‘Aperitivo’ (Italian Happy Hour). Above all, PRIMI welcomes you to relax and enjoy yourself.
PRIMI Pasta & Wine Bar
1201 Main AveDelicious fresh pasta made in-house! PRIMI is your casual & friendly neighborhood eatery for simple and flavorful Italian cuisine. Stop in for a quick bite or stay awhile and savor a leisurely meal of fresh-made pasta, a seasonal salad and Italian wine. Bring in the kids for scoops of house-made gelato, or meet up with friends for an ‘Aperitivo’ (Italian Happy Hour). Above all, PRIMI welcomes you to relax and enjoy yourself.
11th Street Station is a culinary collective with a progressive vision and a nod to the location’s past. From the 1920s through the 1970s, the corner of Main Avenue and 11th Street was home to locally owned and operated auto repair shops and fuel stations. The food trucks and food trailers parked here now aren’t here for service; they’re here to serve you. Seven small, but robust food truck options encircle the original service station now turned Ernie’s Bar, which pours craft brews, libations, coffee and more. From tacos to pizza, sushi to Thai cuisine and gourmet sliders, 11th Street Station’s independent food truck kitchens can cure any craving. Each food truck vendor is locally owned and operated, in keeping with our Main Street culture. The grounds provide enclosed and exposed dining right in the heart of downtown Durango. It’s outside. It’s fair fare. It’s relaxed. It’s Main Street Durango.
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11th Street Station
1101 Main Ave11th Street Station is a culinary collective with a progressive vision and a nod to the location’s past. From the 1920s through the 1970s, the corner of Main Avenue and 11th Street was home to locally owned and operated auto repair shops and fuel stations. The food trucks and food trailers parked here now aren’t here for service; they’re here to serve you. Seven small, but robust food truck options encircle the original service station now turned Ernie’s Bar, which pours craft brews, libations, coffee and more. From tacos to pizza, sushi to Thai cuisine and gourmet sliders, 11th Street Station’s independent food truck kitchens can cure any craving. Each food truck vendor is locally owned and operated, in keeping with our Main Street culture. The grounds provide enclosed and exposed dining right in the heart of downtown Durango. It’s outside. It’s fair fare. It’s relaxed. It’s Main Street Durango.
Eolus Bar & Dining is a locally owned and operated, new American restaurant, consistently serving you exquisite food with excellent service in Durango.
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Eolus Bar & Dining
919 Main AveEolus Bar & Dining is a locally owned and operated, new American restaurant, consistently serving you exquisite food with excellent service in Durango.
Located on Main St, this lively restaurant deserves hearty American fare with an emphasis on local sourcing, served out of a warm, brick-walled bistro.
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Seasons of Durango
764 Main AveLocated on Main St, this lively restaurant deserves hearty American fare with an emphasis on local sourcing, served out of a warm, brick-walled bistro.
Live music, ragtime piano, fantastic and creative appetizers, salads, burgers and entrees. The Belle menus are some of the locals’ favorite, served by the famous Belle Girls in period costume. Some say the Saloon is haunted…keep an eye out!
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Diamond Belle Saloon
699 Main AveLive music, ragtime piano, fantastic and creative appetizers, salads, burgers and entrees. The Belle menus are some of the locals’ favorite, served by the famous Belle Girls in period costume. Some say the Saloon is haunted…keep an eye out!
Taco Libre - Taqueria & Cocktails
Great tacos & margaritas- what more could you want?!
Relax & Rejuvinate
Durango Hot Springs Resort is uniquely located above some of the most naturally healing waters in the world. The distinctive blend of 21 minerals bubbling up from within the Earth and filling our soaking pools will soothe even the weariest of bodies. Absent any sulphuric odor, breathe in the clean mountain air among the ponderosa pines and soak in the unique mix of minerals characteristic of Durango Hot Springs. Durango Hot Springs Resort + Spa, in Durango, Colorado, is the only hot springs in the world to utilize the AquaGen water system to infuse all pools with nano-meter and micro-meter oxygen bubbles. Antimicrobial by nature, these oxygen bubbles provide an unparalleled cleanliness to the waters without introducing any foreign substances or chemicals. Come soak in these waters as Mother Nature intended and enjoy the various health benefits the minerals and oxygen provide.
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Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203Durango Hot Springs Resort is uniquely located above some of the most naturally healing waters in the world. The distinctive blend of 21 minerals bubbling up from within the Earth and filling our soaking pools will soothe even the weariest of bodies. Absent any sulphuric odor, breathe in the clean mountain air among the ponderosa pines and soak in the unique mix of minerals characteristic of Durango Hot Springs. Durango Hot Springs Resort + Spa, in Durango, Colorado, is the only hot springs in the world to utilize the AquaGen water system to infuse all pools with nano-meter and micro-meter oxygen bubbles. Antimicrobial by nature, these oxygen bubbles provide an unparalleled cleanliness to the waters without introducing any foreign substances or chemicals. Come soak in these waters as Mother Nature intended and enjoy the various health benefits the minerals and oxygen provide.
Featuring incredible views of the Animas River on one side and Colorado's stunning San Juan Mountains on the other, Woodhouse Durango invites you in for a day of mountain luxury. Upon arrival, a variety of warm and relaxing teas are available to help you slip into a state of complete relaxation, or enjoy a signature Woodhouse Mimosa or glass of wine in our luxurious Quiet Room between services. We're honored to be named "Best Day Spa" the last 6 years by The Durango Herald and can't wait for you to experience the Woodhouse way.
Give the gift of relaxation and renewal. Our spa and wellness gift cards allow your loved one to customize their ideal spa day, where every service will be tailored to their needs. Perfect for every occasion, shop our spa gift cards here and help them discover a lasting sense of calm.
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The Woodhouse Day Spa - Durango
1521 Main AveFeaturing incredible views of the Animas River on one side and Colorado's stunning San Juan Mountains on the other, Woodhouse Durango invites you in for a day of mountain luxury. Upon arrival, a variety of warm and relaxing teas are available to help you slip into a state of complete relaxation, or enjoy a signature Woodhouse Mimosa or glass of wine in our luxurious Quiet Room between services. We're honored to be named "Best Day Spa" the last 6 years by The Durango Herald and can't wait for you to experience the Woodhouse way.
Give the gift of relaxation and renewal. Our spa and wellness gift cards allow your loved one to customize their ideal spa day, where every service will be tailored to their needs. Perfect for every occasion, shop our spa gift cards here and help them discover a lasting sense of calm.
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Please remember: We share this beauty with many creatures!
Please keep in mind Colorado is home to many animal species that you may not find at home. Please use common sense and never approach wild animals, including: elk, moose, deer, bears, and mountain lions.
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Elevation advice
Our condo is approx 9k ft above sea level - this is wonderful for mountain views, but it also means you get dehydrated more quickly. It's important to drink plenty of water; electrolytes are always a good idea, too! So bring your Stanley!
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Winter Weather
If you're traveling during ski season, please note that we get TONS of snow, and sometimes storms can appear quickly. 4 wheel drive is never a bad option if possible, but main roads are very well groomed in general. When looking at the forecast, search "Purgatory Ski Resort" instead of Durango. The mountains have their own weather system. Most days, Durango is 10-20 degrees warmer than up mountain!
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Groceries
We recommend stopping for groceries prior to heading up mountain. In Durango, there are large chain stores like Albertson's & City Market, and our favorite locally-owned gourmet market - PJ's, is closer to our condo. We have a fully stocked kitchen - every pot, pan, and utensil you'll need for a home cooked meal. We also have cooking staples: Olive oil, sugar, flour, tons of everyday spices, Keurig pods, drip coffee, and assorted tea. We ask guests to please alert us if any staple is completely used during their stay so we can restock.