Whether you’re a believer or not, Durango may be the most haunted town in all of Colorado. Founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad in the 1880s, Durango was built on the mining boom. If these mountains could talk, they’d share the spooky and strange stories of the Wild West - lone rangers…
Whether you’re a beer drinker, wine lover, or celebrator of the classic craft spirit, we believe the best way to enjoy Durango is one sip at a time. With title-holding beer, wine, and spirits at every turn, we know you want to sample it all. It can be hard to choose just one drink, so opting for a…
At quick glance, it’s easy to see why Budget Travel named Durango one of the 10 Coolest Small Towns in America. Where else can you climb a mountain, surf rapids, ride along a historic railroad, and fine dine al fresco all in the same day? But it takes more than pretty trails and great restaurants to…
You don’t need to live on the coast to enjoy water sports. Sailing, surfing, tubing and even diving are all a short ride away when you make your basecamp in Durango, Colorado. The Grand Opening to Nature’s Waterpark takes place every spring, when snowmelt begins to flood our creeks, rivers, alpine…
Before moving to Durango four years ago, I made a point to spend every weekend possible in my favorite mountain town. A two hour flight between the DFW and Durango-La Plata airports marked the beginning and end of each weekend adventure, offering approximately 48 hours to spend hiking, riding…
There is never a wrong time to treat yourself. That’s especially true in Durango, where you’ll find not only some of the sweetest views in the nation, but some of the finest dessert dishes to go along with them. Pack your sweet tooth and make sure to leave room for seconds. These are some of our…
With so much to see and do in Durango, you could spend weeks here and not get it all in. But even if you only have a few days to spend in our mountain paradise, you can still experience the best that Durango has to offer! With the help of Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours, we’ll let you in on the…
Spending time on the river is one of the best summer activities here in Durango. You may not know it, but there’s more than one way to enjoy the lower Animas River. No matter what the water levels are, your own person river experience, or the overall conditions of the river, there is something for…
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offers riders some of the most scenic views in the state. There’s no shortage of things to do in Durango, Colorado. Whether you’re on the lookout for a heart-pumping hike, a high-adrenaline adventure, or something the whole family can enjoy, there’s…
