What to do and see in Durango, Colorado (CO): The Best Fun Activities & Games

December 24, 2021 Deane Carmody

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. Cocktails and Creations

600 Main Ave Ste 1, Durango, CO 81301-5492 +1 970-764-4296 [email protected] http://www.cocktailsandcreations.com
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Cocktails and Creations

Looking for a fun night out with friends while creating your own masterpiece? Looking for a night of creativity and camaraderie? Cocktails & Creations is the place to be. Paint, canvas and brushes provided, as is an experienced and enthusiastic local artist who will lead you through the process of recreating the featured artwork. First, sign up for a two to three hour painting session while enjoying wine (for inspiration), snacks, and other drinks with friends. In each session we will show you step-by-step how to create your own masterpiece that you can be proud of and take home at the end of the night. Don't worry if you can't even draw a stick person. You will depart at the end of the session with your own 16 x 20 inch acrylic painting on stretched canvas. This is not your average art class, this is art entertainment.

2. Durango Community Recreation Center

2700 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301-5938 +1 970-375-7305 [email protected] http://durangogov.org
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5.0 based on 111 reviews

Durango Community Recreation Center

The 71,557 square foot Durango Community Recreation Center offers a Lap and Leisure Pool, Hot Tub, Water Slide, Outdoor Splash Pad, Racquetball Courts, Indoor Track, Aerobics Studio, Gymnasium, Youth Games Area, Cybex Free Weights and Pin Loaded Weight Equipment, Cardiovascular Equipment, Climbing Wall, meeting rooms, outdoor playground and Babysitting.

3. The Clay Room

2053 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301-4648 +1 970-426-9685 [email protected] http://www.theclayroom.org
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

The Clay Room is a paint your own pottery and art studio. We also offer work shops and lessons in several different art medias. There is something for everyone, and a great activity to do as a family.

4. Gaslight Twin Cinema

102 E 5th St, Durango, CO 81301-5651 +1 970-247-8133 http://www.allentheatresinc.com/city/durango/
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Gaslight Twin Cinema

5. Conundrum Escape Rooms

736 Main Ave Suite 100, Durango, CO 81301-5541 +1 970-764-4545 [email protected] http://www.durangoescaperooms.co/
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

Conundrum Escape Rooms

An exciting experience in the heart of Durango. Spend an hour solving your way through the story of any of our 3 unique escape room games. Since 2016 Conundrum has excelled in providing an unforgettable adventure with our locally designed rooms and quality customer experience. Conundrum offers escape rooms, board games, brainteasers, puzzles and educational toys at our downtown location, so be sure to stop by our Main Ave. spot for a tantalizing experience. With three escape room themes to choose from, become immersed into the thrill of the escape game world to see if you and your team has what it takes to complete the adventure. Reviewed as one of the best activities to do in Durango, come spend an hour escaping reality with us.

Reviewed By 978coltonm - Houston, United States

My son and I just played both rooms and had a fabulous time- the rooms are well set up and fair and not tricky. Our game master was very attentive and friendly.

6. Santa Rita Park

149 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81303-3413
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Santa Rita Park

Reviewed By ccoynetravel - Houston, United States

This park is great for a family outing. It is right along the river, and the play ground is great. There are many trees for shade and a great place for a picnic.

7. The Art Experience

1150 Main Ave Unit C, Durango, CO 81301-5379 +1 970-426-5316 [email protected] http://taedurango.com/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

The Art Experience

The Art Experience is an Art Studio and gallery. Our mission is to help people experience art from all its many perspectives: young children creating art with their parents, students learning to draw and paint, masterclass workshops, AMAZINGLY fun paint parties (because art should always be FUN), an art gallery, and art business classes for emerging artists.

8. Chapman Hill Ice Arena & Ski Area

500 Florida Road, Durango, CO 81301 +1 970-375-7395 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Chapman Hill Ice Arena & Ski Area

Chapman Hill is a City ran seasonal Ice Rink and Ski Hill that provides drop-in ice skating, hockey, roller skating and skiing. The facility also offers lessons in ice skating. Skiing and snowboarding. This in-town ski hill's snow-making equipment provides for quality conditions throughout the winter. In the summer months, Chapman Hill is a great place to hike, bike and roller-blade or skate. Call for open skate and ski times for changes monthly.

Reviewed By LeslieMarieTX - Austin, United States

My children (6 and 8) had a BLAST at the Chapman Hill Ice Arena! $10 an hour for skates, great music and a huge rink was such a steal!!! Thank you so much for opening the ice to the public! We had so much fun and highly recommend it for families with children!

9. The Educational Adventures Company

The Educational Adventures Company

Tailored group and private adventure tours to Cuba and Mexico. The Educational Adventures Company offers opportunities to explore Cuba and Mexico through hands-on adventures and meaningful community connections. We personalize each experience to create the educational adventure of a lifetime.

10. Colorado Photo Workshops

Colorado Photo Workshops

Colorado Photo Workshops produces private and group photography tours, workshops and adventures to help you take your photography to new heights. From Beginners to Pros, we offer personalized, hands-on instruction. Wherever you might be on your photographic journey, we have a program that will excite, inform and push your creative vision. Let us help you take your photography to the next level.

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