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Durango Recommendations and Activities

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad – Ride the historic train

Hiking – Find the best trails in and around Durango 

Rock Climbing – Don't miss these Durango favorite climbing spots 

Mountain Biking – Mountain biking trails

Our favorite fishing spots:

  • Haviland Lake
  • Crater Lake
  • Molas Lake
  • Andrews Lake
  • Electra (closed until summer 2023)
  • Lime creek & West Lime Creek
  • Lake Nighthorse
  • Little Molas Lake
  • Animas and San Juan Rivers

    Don't forget to check out the Durango Area River Report

Restaurants Near Purgatory Resort

Purgys – American – $$ – at Purgatory, 970-247-9000 Ext.15230

The Nugget Mountain Bar – Pub Grub – $$ – 48721 Highway 550, 970-749-4412

Village Market & Deli – Sandwiches – $ – at Purgatory, 970-247-9000 Ext.15230

Old School House Café – Pizza – $ – 46778 Highway 550, 970-259-2257

Summer Activities

ROLL eBike – Door to Door Electric Bike Rental in Durango, 970-233-7904

White Water Rafting – Mild To Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours, 800-567-6745 – 10% Discount (not valid on already discounted packages)

ATV Tours and Rentals – Pirate Back Country Adventures – 970-247-3706 –10% Discount,

Horse Back Riding – Bucks Livery970-385-2115 – 10% Discount

Rock Climbing/Mountaineering – San Juan Mountain Guides, 800-642-5389 – 10% Discount

Jeep Trail Tours – Mild To Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours800-567-6745 – 10% Discount (not valid on already discounted packages)

Purgatory (formerly Durango Mountain Resort) – Purgatory Resort970-247-9000

Zipline – Soaring Tree Top Adventures970-769-2357 (Click here for Specials)

Golf – Dalton Ranch Golf Club970-247-8774

Golf –Hillcrest Golf Club, 970-247-1499

Guided Fishing – The San Juan Angler970-382-9978

Train Ride – Durango & Silverton Train800-874-4607

Hot Springs – Trimble Spa and Hot Springs877-811-7111

Mesa Verde National Park – National Park800-449-2288

Mountain Bike Tours – Hermosa Tours877-765-5688

Swimming/Working Out – Durango Recreation Center970-375-7300

Hot Air Balloon Rides – Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures970-731-8060

Paintball/Zipline – Durango Adventures970-759-9880

Gold Mine Tour – Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour970-387-5444

Winter Activities

Guided Fishing – The San Juan Angler, 970-382-9978

Sleigh Ride – Bucks Livery970-385-2115 – 10% Discount (Except Holiday/Spring Break)

Ski/Snowboard Rentals – Performance Sports, 970-828-1278 – 
15% Discount with advance online reservations
 (ski rentals & delivery)

Snowmobile Tours – Pirate Backcountry Adventures970-247-3706 – 10% Discount

Ice Climbing/Mountaineering – San Juan Mountain Guides, 800-642-5389 – 20% discount

Lift Tickets – Purgatory Resort, 970-247-9000

Dog Sledding – Durango Dog Ranch, 970-259-0694

Tubing, Snowshoeing, etc. – Purgatory (formerly Durango Mountain Resort), 970-385-2115 Ext.22215

Hot Springs – Durango Hot Springs, 970-247- 0111

Swimming/Working Out – Durango Recreation Center, 970-375-7300

Private Ski Lessons – Steve Pease, 970-759-9569
PSIA certified Ski Instructor Specializing in kids instructions from beginning to advanced skiers

Ice Skating – Chapman Hill, 970-375-7395

Train Ride – Durango & Silverton Train, 800-874-4607

Grocery Stores

Walmart 1155 South Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 970-259-8755 – 3 miles south of Durango

Natures Oasis 300 South Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 970-247-1988 – 1 mile south of Durango

Albertsons – 311 West College Drive, Durango, CO – 970-382-2224 – in town

PJs Gourmet Market 67 Trimble Lane, Durango, CO 970-247-0100 – 9 miles north of town

City Market – North 3130 Main Avenue, Durango, CO – 970-247-9435 – in town

City Market – South 6 Town Plaza, Durango, CO – 970-247-2921 – in town

Durango Restaurants and Dining

Akami – Poke & Ramen – $$ – 309 College Drive, 970-764-7653

Carvers Brewing Company – American – $$ – 1022 Main Avenue, 970-259-2545

Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen – American Bistro with Southwest Flair – $$$ – 862 Main Avenue, 970-259-2749

College Drive Café – Breakfast/Lunch – $ – 666 E College Drive, 970-247-5322

Cuckoos Chicken House & Watering Hole – Chicken Wings/Sports Bar – $$ – 128 E College Drive, 970-259-6322

East By Southwest/Mama Sylvia’s – Asian/Italian – $$$ – 160 E College Drive, 970-247 5533

El Moro Spirits & Tavern – Modern Rustic – $$$ – 945 Main Avenue, 970-259-5555

Eolus – Fine Dining – $$$ – 919 Main Avenue, 970-259-2898

Fired Up – Pizza – $ – 735 Main Avenue, 970-247-0264

Frida's – Mexican Food – $ – 2525 Main Avenue, 970-385-1595

Gazpachos – New Mexican – $$ – 431 E 2nd Avenue, 970-259-9494

Homeslice – Pizza – $ – 441 E College Drive, 970-259-5551

James Ranch – Grill & Market – $$ –  33846 US 550

Nayarit – Mexican Cuisine – $$ –1135 South Camino Del Rio, 970- 259-4114

Ninis Taqueria – Mexican – $ – 552 Main Avenue, 970-259-4221

Old Tymers – American – $ – 1000 Main Avenue, 970-259-2990

Ore House – Fine Dining – $$$ – 147 East College Drive, 970-247-5707

Oscars – Breakfast/Lunch – $ – 18 Town Plaza, 970-247-0526

Pop Sushi – Sushi – $$ – 40 CO Rd 250, 970-422-8182

Primus – Fine Dining – $$$ – 1017 Main Avenue, 970-259-1945

Seasons Rotisserie & Grill – Fine Dining – $$$ – 764 Main Avenue, 970-382-9790

Serious Texas BBQ – South – BBQ – $ – 650 S Camino Del Rio, 970-259-9507

Serious Texas BBQ – North – BBQ – $ – 3535 N Main Avenue, 970-247-2243

Ska Brewing – Brewery – $ – 225 Girard Street, 970-247-5792

Steamworks Brewing Company – American – $$ – 801 E 2nd Avenue, 970-259-9200

Switchback – Taco Bar – $ – 741 Main Avenue, 970-422-8074

Taco Libre – Taco Taqueria – $ – 1150 Main Avenue, 970-764-4186

T’s Smokehouse – BBQ – $$ – #3 Depot Place, 970-259-6000

The Mahogany Grill – Fine Dining – $$$ – 699 Main Avenue, 970-247-4433

The Balcony Bar & Grill – American – $ – 600 Main Avenue, 970-422-8008

Zia Taqueria – North – Mexican – $ – 3101 Main Avenue, 970-247-3355

Zia Taqueria – South – Mexican – $ – 400 S Camino del Rio, 970-247-1002

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