Location: Durango
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Once a frontier mining town, Durango draws thousands of tourists year-round for the myriad outdoor recreational activities and scenic beauty. Mountain bikers, rafters, kayakers, horseback riders, rock climbers, hikers, campers, hunters and fishermen are drawn to the two-million acre San Juan National Forest and to the San Juan mountains, the largest range in the Rockies. But the city's biggest tourist draw is a nine-hour historic train ride in a vintage steam locomotive. The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which hauled precious metals in the 1880s, now takes tourists for a 47-mile, open-air journey through mountains and forests and past abandoned mines to historic Silverton and back. Children and train buffs will relish the chance to climb into a locomotive and pore over railroad memorabilia at the railroad's museum. Skiers flock to the Durango Mountain Resort in winter, which also offers hiking, fishing, rafting and horseback riding in warmer months. Slow down your pace with a stroll past splendidly restored Victorian buildings in historic Downtown Durango and wind up a very active weekend in a local brewpub or saloon.
Restaurants in Durango
1. St. Columba Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By amk95 - Fort Worth, United States
We went to Mass at St. Columba while visting Durango. The homily was great and we are glad that we went to Mass here. Many visitors did the same thing and we were all welcomed!
2. Historic Downtown Durango
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,811 reviews
Historic Downtown Durango is the heart of the community. Filled with over 200 unique shops, stores and restaurants, Downtown Durango has something for everyone. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is located in Downtown, and has daily excursions plus a FREE museum. The Strater Hotel is also in Downtown and has been in operation since the 1800's. We have wonderful restaurants, from fast food to fine dining and everything in between. Plus there are amazing shops with unique items, including nearly a dozen world class art galleries. To learn more about Historic Downtown Durango, visit our website, and use the FREE wifi Downtown at Durango WiFi. Thanks for visiting!
Reviewed By LaurieM271 - North Port, United States
What a great town, we spent two nights here and had a blast, Lots of things going on lots of shops absolutely love this town and will be back again.
3. James Ranch Grill
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4.5 based on 245 reviews
Reviewed By NateNiemeier - Albuquerque, United States
Awesome farm to table place, very reasonably priced, and an overall great experience with an incredible view.
4. Toh-Atin Gallery
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4.5 based on 98 reviews
Since 1957, when Jackson Clark Sr. Started trading for Navajo rugs,Toh-Atin Gallery has been a one of the most respected sources for quality antique and contemporary Navajo rugs and weavings, Navajo and Pueblo jewelry, Pueblo pottery, Hopi Kachinas, Native American Baskets and Indian and Southwestern arts, including sculpture and paintings. Today the business has expanded to handle collections and estates of quality Native arts.
Reviewed By KirkE266 - Santa Fe, United States
Don't be put off by the more than slightly retrograde waving Native American greeting sign that points the way to Toh-Atin. Inside the gallery lies a trove of first-class, authentic native art ranging from Navajo silver and rugs to Hopi katsinas, Pueblo pottery and Plains beadwork and sculpture. One of Durango's gallery mainstays, Toh-Atin benefits from staff (including many Native Americans) who thoroughly know their chosen art and are more than happy to explain its significance, without ever becoming hard-sell. This isn't the place to come looking for bargains, but serious collectors will always find something of interest.
5. Old Lime Creek Road
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By ashlyllloyd - Longview, United States
We took this road in a Jeep with Colorado Outback Adventures. It was BEAUTIFUL! Such a great hike or ride!
