Best hotels in Durango
Fairfield Inn & Suites Durango
21719 US 160, CO, 81301
This hotel is a great base for enjoying the all-action winter sports on offer at nearby resorts. There’s a fitness center and pool facilities if you fancy staying in for the day, plus a kids’ activity class for the little ones.
Strater Hotel
699 Main Avenue, CO, 81301
A striking landmark in the heart of downtown Durango, the Strater Hotel first opened its doors in 1887. Sitting on the corner of Main and 7th, this historic hotel is rich in interesting antiques and stylized décor. The hotel also boasts its own theater and an old-style wild west saloon complete with ragtime music.
The General Palmer Hotel
567 Main Avenue, CO, 81301
The General Palmer is a throwback hotel built in 1898 that combines Victorian charm with comfortable rooms – all of which are uniquely designed. The location couldn’t be better, situated where 6th and Main meet, and there’s a daily hot breakfast buffet included in your room rate.
Best restaurants in Durango
Eolus Bar & Dining
919 Main Avenue, CO, 81301
Eolus has got more than one trick up its sleeve. This Main Avenue highlight manages to master both fine dining and superb sushi under the same roof. Options include the addictively spicy Hamachi Volcano sushi roll, while you can also opt for lobster corndogs, pork steamed buns, and pan-roasted duck breast.
Steamworks Brewing Company
801 E 2nd Avenue, CO, 81301
Steamworks Brewery has a fine selection of dishes alongside its on-site brewed beers. Think dirty fries with slow-roasted pork shoulder, popcorn shrimp lifted by Cajun spices, and stacked burgers. Meanwhile, entrees run the show from solid steaks to smoked brisket tacos and Japanese noodles.
Oscar’s Cafe
18 Town Place, CO, 81301
With classic retro diner decor and a menu full of breakfast and brunch classics, there’s no better place to start your day in Durango. Biscuits and gravy, eggs every which way, and excellent omelets lead the way, but those with a sweet tooth will adore the pancakes and French toast.
Best attractions in Durango
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
479 Main Avenue, CO, 81301
There’s a distinct Wild West feel to hopping aboard the steam locomotives at this historic railroad. Make your way through the rising slopes to the old mining town of Silverton. Get your cameras at the ready for the breath-taking alpine scenery along the way, before stopping off briefly at Cascade Canyon next to the Animas River.
Purgatory Ski Resort
1 Skier Place, CO, 81301
Whether you’re a pro or strapping on your skis for the first time, there’s fun for all ages at the Purgatory Ski Resort. Winter is the peak season, with 92 runs served by 11 chairlifts. If skiing isn’t your thing, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery while snowshoeing, dogsledding, or relaxing on a horse-drawn sleigh.
Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado
Discover the wonderfully preserved cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park, the ancestral home of the Pueblo people. These fascinating rock structures sit beneath rising cliffs and give an incredible insight into an ancient lifestyle. There are some 600 dwellings and 5,000 archaeological sites in the park. For the very best experience, take a ranger-led tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.