Guidebook for Durango
Food Scene
Ore House is Durango's oldest continuously operating restaurant, and certainly one of the finest. Featuring some of the highest quality meats you can find (some are processed by the Chef in-house,) a terrific cocktail scene, and one of the best wine lists in town, Ore House is one of our go-to restaurants in the area. The staff is amazing, the food is terrific, and the mining-era ambiance is fun and inviting. Give this one a try, for sure!
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Ore House
147 E College DrOre House is Durango's oldest continuously operating restaurant, and certainly one of the finest. Featuring some of the highest quality meats you can find (some are processed by the Chef in-house,) a terrific cocktail scene, and one of the best wine lists in town, Ore House is one of our go-to restaurants in the area. The staff is amazing, the food is terrific, and the mining-era ambiance is fun and inviting. Give this one a try, for sure!
Eolus is a fantastic destination for local cuisine and fine dining in the heart of Main Street Durango. Showcasing an innovative menu that features an abundance of local products and a solid wine list - and the bar ain't too shabby either!
Pro tip - Eolus also has one of the best rooftop patio's in Durango, with drop-down, see-through walls that keep the patio open for most of the year. Enjoy a fine dinner and catch a view of both the local mountain scenery and if you time it just right, the train will roll through just steps away from the back of the restaurant and below you - super cool!
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Eolus Bar & Dining
919 Main AveEolus is a fantastic destination for local cuisine and fine dining in the heart of Main Street Durango. Showcasing an innovative menu that features an abundance of local products and a solid wine list - and the bar ain't too shabby either!
Pro tip - Eolus also has one of the best rooftop patio's in Durango, with drop-down, see-through walls that keep the patio open for most of the year. Enjoy a fine dinner and catch a view of both the local mountain scenery and if you time it just right, the train will roll through just steps away from the back of the restaurant and below you - super cool!
Nini's is the coolest local place to grab a quick bite - taco's, burrito's, quesadilla, or chips - this place is great for something on the go or a budget lunch. Great folks, fresh food, and very affordable. My favorite taco joint!
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Nini's Taqueria
552 Main AveNini's is the coolest local place to grab a quick bite - taco's, burrito's, quesadilla, or chips - this place is great for something on the go or a budget lunch. Great folks, fresh food, and very affordable. My favorite taco joint!
When I came to Durango more than five years ago, I sold the coffee roasting business I started in Denver way back in 2006. 81301 is my coffee shop of choice - they have the best roasting in town (by far,) great pour-over coffee and espresso drinks, and a super friendly staff. It is a bit out of the way, being on the north end of town, but I guarantee it will be the best coffee you can get here in Southwestern Colorado.
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81301 Coffee House and Roasters
3101 Main AveWhen I came to Durango more than five years ago, I sold the coffee roasting business I started in Denver way back in 2006. 81301 is my coffee shop of choice - they have the best roasting in town (by far,) great pour-over coffee and espresso drinks, and a super friendly staff. It is a bit out of the way, being on the north end of town, but I guarantee it will be the best coffee you can get here in Southwestern Colorado.
Cream Bean Berry
1021 Main AveSimply the best ice cream on the planet.
The End.
Great Italian place with an amazing patio and stellar Italian-based wine list.
PRIMI Pasta & Wine Bar
1201 Main AveGreat Italian place with an amazing patio and stellar Italian-based wine list.
Drinks & Nightlife
El Moro is one of the most unique and iconic bars in Durango. With an absolutely huge spirits selection and more than 100 beers available, this is a destination not to miss if you are looking for a great spot for a drink. They also have a full kitchen with a solid menu, and their bartenders and staff are all top-notch. Truly a unique Durango experience!
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El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main AveEl Moro is one of the most unique and iconic bars in Durango. With an absolutely huge spirits selection and more than 100 beers available, this is a destination not to miss if you are looking for a great spot for a drink. They also have a full kitchen with a solid menu, and their bartenders and staff are all top-notch. Truly a unique Durango experience!
If you want a bit more "salt of the earth" bar scene, Derailed Pour House is for you. And a secret benefit? The bartender may be one of the most celebrated bartenders in Durango. Bridgett Tesmer has been Durango's Bartender of the Year multiple times, and has a youthful vibrance that basically can't be matched - and she can make a killer cocktail for sure!
With live music and a solid, affordable menu, Derailed is a perfect place to settle in and hang with the people!
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Derailed Pour House
725 Main StIf you want a bit more "salt of the earth" bar scene, Derailed Pour House is for you. And a secret benefit? The bartender may be one of the most celebrated bartenders in Durango. Bridgett Tesmer has been Durango's Bartender of the Year multiple times, and has a youthful vibrance that basically can't be matched - and she can make a killer cocktail for sure!
With live music and a solid, affordable menu, Derailed is a perfect place to settle in and hang with the people!
Steamworks is the most centrally located of Durango's six breweries in town, and is an especially large space. But having said that, there is often a wait during the most popular times. A classic brewpub, they offer all the classic pubfare with a great collection of beers brewed in the same building as the restaurant. Don't miss the back patio on a perfect spring or fall afternoon!
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Steamworks Brewing Company
801 E 2nd AveSteamworks is the most centrally located of Durango's six breweries in town, and is an especially large space. But having said that, there is often a wait during the most popular times. A classic brewpub, they offer all the classic pubfare with a great collection of beers brewed in the same building as the restaurant. Don't miss the back patio on a perfect spring or fall afternoon!
Ska Brewing is my favorite brewpub, hands down, and is one of the most popular destinations for beer lovers in town. Located just a bit out of core downtown Durango, Ska is a fun place to throw a few back, and if it is warm out, enjoy their casual and comfortable outdoor space. They have a small food operation for pub fare, and rumor has it that they are expanding their kitchen over the coming year. Check them out.
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Ska Brewing Co
225 Girard StSka Brewing is my favorite brewpub, hands down, and is one of the most popular destinations for beer lovers in town. Located just a bit out of core downtown Durango, Ska is a fun place to throw a few back, and if it is warm out, enjoy their casual and comfortable outdoor space. They have a small food operation for pub fare, and rumor has it that they are expanding their kitchen over the coming year. Check them out.
Bookcase and Barber is a fantastic speakeasy (and barbershop) located in an old bookstore in a walking alley. And yes, being a speakeasy, you must have the password! (found on their Instagram profile.) "Meet me at the Bookcase" is a common phrase around town, and the quality and theme of the place is top notch. I real Durango original!
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The Bookcase and Barber
601 E 2nd AveBookcase and Barber is a fantastic speakeasy (and barbershop) located in an old bookstore in a walking alley. And yes, being a speakeasy, you must have the password! (found on their Instagram profile.) "Meet me at the Bookcase" is a common phrase around town, and the quality and theme of the place is top notch. I real Durango original!
Arts & Culture
If you are into Native American art and culture, the Center for Southwest Studies museum and gallery at Fort Lewis is fantastic. Not huge, so you can enjoy it fairly quickly, it is curated by one of the best Anthropological staffs in the country. A true Durango asset.
Center of Southwest Studies
1000 Rim DrIf you are into Native American art and culture, the Center for Southwest Studies museum and gallery at Fort Lewis is fantastic. Not huge, so you can enjoy it fairly quickly, it is curated by one of the best Anthropological staffs in the country. A true Durango asset.
Every great town has it's arts hub, and Durango is no different! The Arts Center has events, presentations, and performances of all sorts - check out their schedule online and enjoy our artsy scene!
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Durango Arts Center
802 E 2nd AveEvery great town has it's arts hub, and Durango is no different! The Arts Center has events, presentations, and performances of all sorts - check out their schedule online and enjoy our artsy scene!
Essentials
Natural Grocers
1123 Camino Del RioCentrally located, well stocked, natural grocery store
A more local choice for a larger, (predominantly) natural foods store - expanded meat and deli selection, and overall a pretty good store (without the crazy parking lot of some others around town!)
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Nature's Oasis
300 S Camino Del RioA more local choice for a larger, (predominantly) natural foods store - expanded meat and deli selection, and overall a pretty good store (without the crazy parking lot of some others around town!)
Getting Around
The home base for our local public transportation network - red trolleys driving all around town - for only a buck per ride!
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Durango Transit Center station
250 W 8th StThe home base for our local public transportation network - red trolleys driving all around town - for only a buck per ride!
Parks & Nature
Recently opened Lake Nighthorse is a great destination for a day on a boat, SUP, kayak, or just hanging out at a nice mountain lake. If you need equipment, hit up 4Corners Riversports for all your gear needs.
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Lake Nighthorse
Recently opened Lake Nighthorse is a great destination for a day on a boat, SUP, kayak, or just hanging out at a nice mountain lake. If you need equipment, hit up 4Corners Riversports for all your gear needs.
Shopping
Our favorite places to shop for our favorite stuff here in Durango!
The quintessential river (and now with Lake Nighthorse open, lake!) shop. Rafting, kayaking, Standup Paddleboard, and camping gear with a friendly local staff and plenty of fun inside. My go-to store for anything on the water!
4Corners Riversports
360 S Camino Del RioThe quintessential river (and now with Lake Nighthorse open, lake!) shop. Rafting, kayaking, Standup Paddleboard, and camping gear with a friendly local staff and plenty of fun inside. My go-to store for anything on the water!
My favorite outdoors store - for everything from backpacks to climbing gear to outdoor clothing. This is one of the best outdoors stores anywhere!
Backcountry Experience
1205 Camino Del RioMy favorite outdoors store - for everything from backpacks to climbing gear to outdoor clothing. This is one of the best outdoors stores anywhere!
If you like bookstores, this is an absolute must-do. The staff is highly knowledgeable and very engaged in the literary scene, both locally and nationally. And now recently, the son of the long-time owners of the shop has stepped up to take the reins for the future - a great step for Durango. So, if you like nationally acclaimed bookstores like Tattered Cover (Denver) or Powells (Portland) or Back of Beyond (Moab,) give Maria's a try - we are confident you will not be disappointed!!
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Maria's Bookshop
960 Main AveIf you like bookstores, this is an absolute must-do. The staff is highly knowledgeable and very engaged in the literary scene, both locally and nationally. And now recently, the son of the long-time owners of the shop has stepped up to take the reins for the future - a great step for Durango. So, if you like nationally acclaimed bookstores like Tattered Cover (Denver) or Powells (Portland) or Back of Beyond (Moab,) give Maria's a try - we are confident you will not be disappointed!!