Things To Do

Dolores River Brewery

One of our favorites! Pizza & beer... what more could you ask for! They also have ciders & wine available!

EsoTerra Ciderworks

They also have a pop-up location in downtown Durango as well!

Dolores Outfitters & Jeep Rental

Stand-Up Paddle Boards, Kayak, & Tube Rentals Jeep & RZR Rentals Fishing Licenses

Kokopelli Bike & Board

BIKE RENTALS! Stand Up Paddle Board rentals! There is also excellent coffee here!

Loop's Coffee House & Bistro

Coffee & Breakfast Burritos! A convenient drive-thru place!

McPhee Overlook Trailhead

Boggy Draw Trail System

Stellar mountain biking trails! You can also hike here!

Bear Creek Trailhead

Bear Creek is just up the road from the venue & probably the closest hiking/river access. There is a nice loop hike here!

Enterprise Bar & Grill

Historic dive bar in the humble town of Rico.

Telluride Brewing Company

Mancos Brewing Company

Fenceline Cider

Wine here too!

WildEdge Brewing Collective

Sutcliffe Vineyards

Sand Canyon Trailhead is right across the street!

Sand Canyon Trailhead

Part of Canyon Of The Ancients National Monument. A mini Mesa Verde! Across the street from Sutcliffe Vineyards!

Mesa Verde National Park

Ska Brewing Co

Steamworks Brewing Company

Also a fantastic restaurant!

Carver Brewing Co.

The steak sandwich here is John’s favorite.

Animas Brewing Company

Anarchy Brewing Company

The best Kolsch beer we've ever had! This is located right across the street from Horse Gulch Trailhead.

Horse Gulch Hiking Trail Head

Hiking/biking trails from right in town Durango!

11th Street Station

Hub of food trucks & an excellent bar usually with live music! Come for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just drinks!

Backcountry Gourmet

Food truck at 11th Street Station or at the Nugget! You must try the filet mignon sliders!!!

PRIMI Pasta & Wine Bar

A little taste of Italy! Homemade pasta & authentic Italian sauces! The best Italian wines! Good prices & family friendly!

El Moro Spirits and Tavern

Arguably the best brunch & drinks in downtown Durango!

Bread

A quaint bakery & coffee shop downtown Durango! PRO TIP: Check for the discounted day old pastries & sandwiches!

Animas Chocolate & Coffee Company

The best truffles!

Balcony Bar & Grill

Dive bar with great outside atmosphere & views! They have THE BEST sweet potato fries here!

2nd Deli & Spirits

Great lunch spot! Best hoagies in town!

Durango Treasures

Fun activity for the kids! They can pan for gems and fossils inside the cave here!

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

A MUST DO!!

Durango Bagel

Great bagels & sandwiches to go! Right near the train station!

Gazpacho Restaurant

Traditional New Mexican food

Animas River Trail

Paved path going through Durango that borders the Animas River

Animas Overlook Trail

This is an easy 2/3 mile paved overlook trail. A great area for a picnic!

Junction Creek / Colorado Trail Trailhead

Hike Junction Creek Trail (along the Colorado Trail) to Judy's Rest (an outstanding overlook). This hike is about 8 miles total!

James Ranch Market & Grill

A network of families practicing regenerative growing. This is where RangTang BBQ gets it's meat from. And also where I am getting my wedding flowers!

Honeyville

Home of Colorado made specialty honeys, honey jams, jellies, sauces, whiskey & more! Right across the street from James Ranch!

Olde Schoolhouse Cafe & Saloon

The BEST pizza we have found in the area! Dive bar with local beer taps!

The Nugget Mountain Bar

Fun dive bar near the ski resort! Food truck has yummy sliders & fries! Make sure to try a Colorado Bulldog!

Purgatory Flats Trail

The trailhead is tucked back just off the highway in a new ritzy neighborhood. Parking is at the pond. Hike down slope to the Animas River where the train stops at the Cascade Canyon Wye!

Adrenaline Falls

Go see the picturesque waterfall where John proposed to Carly!

Potato Lake Trailhead

3 mile loop hike via Spud Lake Trail around Potato Lake

Cascade Creek

At the hair pin turn, there is a large parking area. Just passed Buck's Livery there is a trail that will take you down to one of the Cascade Creek Falls. This is a popular climbing area. There are more falls & hiking down 783.