Durango guidebook

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Durango guidebook

City/town information

Great day trip to a quant town known as the "Switzerland of America".
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Ouray
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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 Dr
Wonderful spot to enjoy the Animas river. Recommend renting a stand up paddle board, kayak or canoe.
Experience the True West rodeo weekly on Wednesdays.
La Plata County Fairgrounds
2500 Main Ave
Experience 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 203
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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 :)
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 Pl
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Activities 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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Ferrocarril y Museo de Vía Estrecha de Durango y Silverton
479 Main Ave
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Options 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
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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 250
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Wonderful 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 Road
Best burgers in Durango. Stay for the root beer floats and explore their market as well for local fresh meat and produce.
Great selection of honey, jams, and whiskey.
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Honeyville
33633 US-550
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Great selection of honey, jams, and whiskey.
Local favorite, great bar food.
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Olde Schoolhouse Cafe
46778 US-550
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Local favorite, great bar food.
Ken and Sue's - long standing local favorite
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Ken & Sue's
636 Main Ave
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Ken and Sue's - long standing local favorite
Great option for outdoor dining
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11th Street Station
1101 Main Ave
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Great option for outdoor dining
Best cocktails in town
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El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main Ave
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Best cocktails in town
Local grocery store
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PJ's Gourmet Market
67 Trimble Ln
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Local grocery store
Wonderful burgers and beer selection
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The Nugget Mountain Bar
48721 North Highway 550
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Wonderful 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 Dr
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

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 Trail
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Great trail for views of the valley and city
Purgatory Flats Trail, Colorado 81301, EE. UU.
5.3 mile hike. 1600 elevation gain. Our favorite view of the valley
Castle Rock Peak
5.3 mile hike. 1600 elevation gain. Our favorite view of the valley