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Enjoy Durango's Lesser-Known Fall Activities

Attend fun events and discover one-of-a-kind things to do during fall in Durango.

Sustainability Activity

How to Give Back to These Special Places

Durango Trails builds and maintains trails, as well as educates area trail users. Help build trails as a volunteer.

Day 1

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Purgatory Resort Inferno Mountain Coaster

Enjoy mountain views while you zip along a thrilling mountain coaster.

lunch

2nd Deli & Spirits

With delicious and affordable cocktails, wine by the glass, and a lengthy list of canned and draft beers the bar has something for everyone. Come on…

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Appreciate Fall Colors

Enjoy this transformative and colorful time of year by heading out of town by car. Witness Durango's autumn transformation at seven beautiful vistas…

dinner

Eolus Bar & Dining

Majestic Mt. Eolus is the namesake of our dining establishment.  We offer rooftop dining year round on our warm heated patio or an interior dining area…

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Animas Brewing Company

Animas Brewing Company offers a variety of flavorful craft beer and compliments it with a spin on comfort food. All in a relaxed family friendly atmosphere…

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Apple Orchard Inn

Luxury rooms and cottages with fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, feather beds, hot tubs. On 5 acres, 8 miles north of Durango, close to skiing, golf. Full…

Day 2

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College Drive Cafe

Fresh and local food doesn't have to be expensive. Breakfast, lunch coffee, Wi-Fi, freindly staff and relaxing atmosphere.

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Durango Mountain Bike Tours

Durango Mountain Bike Tours specializes in guided mtb tours on the 100-plus miles of singletrack in and around Durango. We operate March through November…

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Burger Theory

Our lunch and dinner menu features specialty burgers and Colorado Craft beers, while our Start Fresh breakfast menu focuses on the morning classics…

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Durango Dog Ranch

We offer a summery take on dogsledding with scooters and overland tours from June–October. Once the snow falls, we offer two hour and half day sled…

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Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen

Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen is a modern American bistro. We specialize in from-scratch Southwestern and Mediterranean cuisine, featuring fresh salads,…

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Enjoy the Art Gallery Scene

Durango serves as a hub for some of the best art in the country and from around the world. Check out work from photographers, painters, weavers, jewelers,…

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Holiday Inn & Suites Durango Central

Welcome to Holiday Inn & Suites Durango Central ... Durango's newest full service hotel! Located near the Animas River and minutes from downtown…

Day 3

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Durango Diner

The Durango Diner-located on historic Main Street in Durango, Colorado, The Durango Diner has endured as one of the town's few landmark eateries,

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Shop downtown

Browse among artisan goodies at speciality shops up and down historic Main Avenue and beyond.

lunch

Homeslice Pizza

What's our deal? Good question... Homeslice, like all the best things, is a homegrown pizza joint, bringing NY and Chicago styles together to create…

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Hike for Fall Views

Hike Durango's best ridgeline views, tackle 14ers and seek out trails to secret meadows.

dinner

Serious Texas BBQ North Durango

We know how to heat up a kitchen with a variety of smoked meats and sausage. We are known for the must-have smoked turkey which pairs nicely with the…

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Paddleboard the Animas River

Rent a board from Mild to Wild and have fun in the sun as you paddle down the scenic Animas River.

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Hampton Inn - Durango

Named one of the coolest small towns in America, Durango sits in sunny, Southwestern Colorado. A gateway for all your itineraries. Enjoy Mesa Verde…