Kate’s guidebook
Food scene
81301 is a local roastery and coffeehouse with great coffee and nice ambiance. They also have breakfast burritos and baked treats. It's super close to the Riverhouse, just up the road on Main St.
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81301 Coffee House and Roasters
3101 Main Ave81301 is a local roastery and coffeehouse with great coffee and nice ambiance. They also have breakfast burritos and baked treats. It's super close to the Riverhouse, just up the road on Main St.
Rustic-chic bakery offering a range of breads, pastries & sandwiches in a warehouse space. Everything they have is awesome, with some gluten-free choices as well. There is a second location downtown, on 8th street off of Main.
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Bread
42 Co Rd 250Rustic-chic bakery offering a range of breads, pastries & sandwiches in a warehouse space. Everything they have is awesome, with some gluten-free choices as well. There is a second location downtown, on 8th street off of Main.
11th Street Station is a collection of food trucks with 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. They serve diverse fare (pizza, Thai, sushi, burgers, ice cream, coffee, and full bar) situated in an industrial-chic setup with open-air seating.
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11th Street Station
1101 Main Ave11th Street Station is a collection of food trucks with 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. They serve diverse fare (pizza, Thai, sushi, burgers, ice cream, coffee, and full bar) situated in an industrial-chic setup with open-air seating.
We are long time fans of Tequilas, family owned and operated and a Durango staple since 1999. Try their mole and green chile!
Tequila's Family Mexican Restaurant
948 Main AveWe are long time fans of Tequilas, family owned and operated and a Durango staple since 1999. Try their mole and green chile!
Old-fashioned tavern with a mahogany bar, fireplace & patio seating offering American fare, full bar, and live music.
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Derailed Pour House
725 Main StOld-fashioned tavern with a mahogany bar, fireplace & patio seating offering American fare, full bar, and live music.
If you're in the mood for picking up food and bringing it back to the house, you truly can't go wrong with Marianas Food Truck. Healthy and fantastically flavorful, Mariana is a humble master of her authentic Indonesian cuisine. If you're feeling a little under the weather, she'll even make you a special dish. She can get pretty busy (because it's so good!) so call and order ahead.
Mariana's Authentic Cuisine
331 South Camino Del RioIf you're in the mood for picking up food and bringing it back to the house, you truly can't go wrong with Marianas Food Truck. Healthy and fantastically flavorful, Mariana is a humble master of her authentic Indonesian cuisine. If you're feeling a little under the weather, she'll even make you a special dish. She can get pretty busy (because it's so good!) so call and order ahead.
Hot Springs / Spas
Formerly known as "Trimble" this place is historic Durango and a local favorite. They've recently rebranded and remodeled. The landscaping is beautiful, with hot spring pools of many temperatures tiered along the slope. Fantastic views, especially at sunset. Our family friend did a lot of the metal work here. Massages and spa treatments also available, and live music / events in the summertime. Enjoy!
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Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203Formerly known as "Trimble" this place is historic Durango and a local favorite. They've recently rebranded and remodeled. The landscaping is beautiful, with hot spring pools of many temperatures tiered along the slope. Fantastic views, especially at sunset. Our family friend did a lot of the metal work here. Massages and spa treatments also available, and live music / events in the summertime. Enjoy!
Amaya is a spa that offers many therapeutic massage modalities, hydrotherapy, dry sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub. It's a great place to settle in, allow the edges to soften, and feel stress fall away. All of the massage therapists are excellent. Hidden gem!
Amaya Natural Therapeutics
230 E College DrAmaya is a spa that offers many therapeutic massage modalities, hydrotherapy, dry sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub. It's a great place to settle in, allow the edges to soften, and feel stress fall away. All of the massage therapists are excellent. Hidden gem!
Bars
This speakeasy is truly a "hidden" gem in downtown Durango. You walk into a barbershop (yes, they actually cut hair too) and give them a password, then they open the secret doors into a speakeasy filled with books, games, and fantastic drinks. Visit their website to find the password of the week! http://bookcaseandbarber.com/
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The Bookcase and Barber
601 E 2nd AveThis speakeasy is truly a "hidden" gem in downtown Durango. You walk into a barbershop (yes, they actually cut hair too) and give them a password, then they open the secret doors into a speakeasy filled with books, games, and fantastic drinks. Visit their website to find the password of the week! http://bookcaseandbarber.com/
Nature Activities
Right across the way, just a stones-throw away!! 44 acres of open space with river access, walking paths, scenic views & wildlife. Go rafting, paddle boarding, swimming, hang by the river bank, or take a long walk through the preserve.
Oxbow Park and Preserve
500 Animas View DrRight across the way, just a stones-throw away!! 44 acres of open space with river access, walking paths, scenic views & wildlife. Go rafting, paddle boarding, swimming, hang by the river bank, or take a long walk through the preserve.
Lake Nighthorse is a reservoir created by the 270 feet high Ridges Basin Dam southwest of Durango in La Plata County Colorado. As part of the Animas-La Plata Water Project, Lake Nighthorse provides water storage for tribal and water right claim-holders along the Animas River. It's open for public use during the day, and is a great place to kayak, paddle-board, boat, or hang by the docks.
Lake Nighthorse
Lake Nighthorse is a reservoir created by the 270 feet high Ridges Basin Dam southwest of Durango in La Plata County Colorado. As part of the Animas-La Plata Water Project, Lake Nighthorse provides water storage for tribal and water right claim-holders along the Animas River. It's open for public use during the day, and is a great place to kayak, paddle-board, boat, or hang by the docks.
Purgatory Resort is only 25 miles north of downtown Durango. Carved by glaciers thousands of years ago, Purgatory offers a diverse range of skiing trails to challenge, and please, skiiers of all ages and abilities. Purgatory is known for consistent, dry powder from frequent storms which are followed by sunny days. Purgatory features over 1,600 acres of skiable terrain, 105 trails, 11 lifts, multiple terrain parks and a vertical drop of 2,029 feet. Enjoy the alpine slide and different events in the off-season.
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Purgatory Sports
93 Skier PlPurgatory Resort is only 25 miles north of downtown Durango. Carved by glaciers thousands of years ago, Purgatory offers a diverse range of skiing trails to challenge, and please, skiiers of all ages and abilities. Purgatory is known for consistent, dry powder from frequent storms which are followed by sunny days. Purgatory features over 1,600 acres of skiable terrain, 105 trails, 11 lifts, multiple terrain parks and a vertical drop of 2,029 feet. Enjoy the alpine slide and different events in the off-season.
City/town information
If you're visiting in the summer, take the Narrow Gauge Railroad up to the old mining community of Silverton for the day! Silverton is a National Historic Landmark, part of the San Juan Skyway (with the Million Dollar Highway connecting Silverton to Ouray).
With the Weminuche Wilderness close by, Silverton is a recreational paradise in Winter for snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, sledding, ice skating, ice climbing, ice fishing, and in Summer for rafting, backcountry touring, Jeeping (Jeep rentals and Jeep tours are available), ATV and OHV riding, fishing, hiking, biking, rafting, horseback riding, hunting, and camping.
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Silverton
If you're visiting in the summer, take the Narrow Gauge Railroad up to the old mining community of Silverton for the day! Silverton is a National Historic Landmark, part of the San Juan Skyway (with the Million Dollar Highway connecting Silverton to Ouray).
With the Weminuche Wilderness close by, Silverton is a recreational paradise in Winter for snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, sledding, ice skating, ice climbing, ice fishing, and in Summer for rafting, backcountry touring, Jeeping (Jeep rentals and Jeep tours are available), ATV and OHV riding, fishing, hiking, biking, rafting, horseback riding, hunting, and camping.