Location: Durango
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Things to do in Durango, Colorado (CO): The Best Nightlife
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. Starlight Lounge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
2. El Rancho
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
3. Animas Chocolate Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Bringing the beauty and history of the Animas River and San Juan Mountains into simple, yet elegant chocolate. Handmade truffles, bars, and a variety of chocolate confections, are made using the highest quality chocolate. We strive to use only simple ingredients and no added preservatives, to create fresh and unique flavors in each piece. Animas Chocolate Company was inspired by the beauty and nature of the Animas River, and all of the majesty that surrounds it. We take our slogan from the river's historical name, Rio de las Animas Perdidas, meaning The River of Lost Souls. When applied to Animas Chocolate Company, we invite you to - Lose your Soul to Chocolate.
Reviewed By ColleenADK - Saranac Lake, United States
Delicious truffles of so many varieties! This is quality chocolate and they pay attention to details with everything. I’ll be back next time I’m in Durango. Friendly staff too.
4. Wild Horse Saloon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By J5149LUtimh
This is one of the best Honky Tonks I have ever been to. A true taste of Americana! Great music, fun dancing, lively atmosphere, great service, good selection of spirits and beer all priced very reasonably. Best Bar in Durango without a doubt.
5. Diamond Belle Saloon
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By RLeTourneau5 - Austin, United States
This Saloon themed bar is super fun. The bartender and saloon girls are in period costumes. The decor is Old West, and the Old Fashions are tasty. The guitar player was a ringer - vocally- for Willie.
6. Joel's Bar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
7. Orio's Roadhouse
8. Scott Vest
I'm Scott and I have a passion for motorcycles and love meeting new people. I'm from Durango, Colorado and offer tours of the beautiful part of the country I am so fortunate to live in. Durango is already a hub for tourism, seeing it on a motorcycle is even more fun.
