Durango is the ideal destination for history and art enthusiasts. Downtown is lined with historic west hotels, and galleries which feature local indigenous artists. A lot is to be discovered downtown, on the historic D&SNGR train, or at the surrounding well-preserved heritage sites.
Day 1
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Get a to-go breakfast at Durango Bagel
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Ride the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to Silverton
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Lunch at Handlebars or The Pickle Barrel
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Ride the train or bus back to Durango
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Happy hour and dinner at El Moro Tavern
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Stroll along the Animas River Trail
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Check out the downtown live music scene
Day 2
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Feast on pancakes at Oscar’s Cafe
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Take a self-guided history tour of Main Ave. and East Third Avenue or a guided one with Horsefly Tours.
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Lunch at Fired Up Pizzeria
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Explore Main Avenue and East Second Avenue art galleries
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Dinner at 636 Main Ave.
Day 3
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Have an intimate breakfast at College Drive Cafe
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Walk the Sky Steps up to Fort Lewis College
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Discover the campus public art displays
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Lunch at Singletrack Cafe
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Visit the Center of Southwest Studies
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Cool off with ice cream at Cream Bean Berry
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Dinner and live ragtime piano music at the Diamond Belle Saloon
Day 4
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Enjoy a cowboy breakfast at Lone Spur Cafe
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Lunch at Mesa Verde or in Mancos at the Absolute Bakery
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Learn about Durango’s early history at the Animas Museum
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Relax with a cold drink and dinner on the river at the Animas Brewing Co.
