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Explore the Crafted Beverages of Southwest Colorado

Explore the Crafted Beverages of Southwest Colorado

5 days

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Visit independent breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries, and non-alcoholic soda producers while discovering the diverse scenery and rich attractions of this part of the state. Durango will be your homebase for this tour.

Sustainability Activity

Travel Like a Local: There are special places and unique vistas around nearly every Colorado corner. You can help ensure these places exist for generations to come by staying on roads and trails, keeping speeds in check, leaving campsites and picnic spots just as you found them, and following instructional signs while you’re out and about in our state.

Day 1

Activity

Animas River Trail

The Animas River provides gold medal waters for fishing, kayaking and rafting. The centerpiece of the city's trail system, this paved multi-use trail stretches nearly 7 miles through Durango's... Read More

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Lunch

Durango Doughworks

Donuts, bagels, coffee, burritos, salads, sandwiches, dine in, grab-and-go. Read More

Activity

HONEYVILLE of Colorado

Original homestead family business specializing in bottling local honey, jams and sauces. Find the queen bee in a glass beehive, watch honey being bottled, & shop the gift store. Tasting... Read More

Dinner

Steamworks Brewing Co.

Steamworks Brewing Co. offers much more than just award-winning craft beer. Our "gastropub" fare includes regional meats and sustainable seafood. Healthy salads, delicious pizzas and spicy... Read More

Activity

Four Leaves Winery

Four Leaves Winery Durango is a boutique winery located in historic Durango, Colorado. We import the highest quality grapes and then handcraft, blend, and ferment all of our wines right in front... Read More

Lodging

Historic Strater Hotel

Built in 1887, the historic Strater Hotel is a Historic Hotel of America member and more than 130 years old. The Strater is a prestigious landmark in downtown Durango, Colorado and has a very... Read More

Day 2

Breakfast

Carver Brewing Company

Since 1986, Carvers has offered Durango the very best in food and beer. Read More

Activity

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum

Experience the adventure of traveling by a historic steam-powered locomotive on the same tracks miners, cowboys and settlers of the Old West took over a century ago. Wind through spectacular and... Read More

Insider's Tip

Eat Lunch in Silverton: Grab lunch at Avalanche Brewing and then hop the train for a scenic ride back to Durango.

Lunch

Avalanche Brewing Co.

Whether you're fueling up for your next adventure, or winding down from the end of your last epic, we strive to bring you the best food and beverage to compliment your visit to the rugged and... Read More

Activity

Animas Museum

The 1904 Animas city school building is a charming local history museum which offers a variety of exhibits and programs for all ages. It's also home to a research library and photo archives.

Dinner

The Container of Food at Ska Brewing

Welcome to the evolution of eating at Ska Brewing World Headquarters.... Read More

Activity

Durango Craft Spirits, LLC

We offer award winning spirits made with all regional grains. White corn from the Ute Mountain Utes and grains from Alamosa complete our ingredient list. Our Tasting Room offers spirit samples... Read More

Lodging

Rochester Hotel

The Rochester Hotel provides unique historic accommodations in the heart of downtown Durango, walking distance to shops, restaurants, activities and the Durango-Silverton Railroad. Stay in... Read More

Day 3

Insider's Tip

Head West: Make the 30-minute drive from Durango to Mancos and Cortez, which will kick off the day's adventures.

Breakfast

Absolute Bakery & Cafe

Dedicated to the art of food, the Absolute Bakery & Cafe prepares food from scratch, using only the finest of organic and local ingredients. It's no secret that the burgers taste better because the... Read More

Activity

Mesa Verde National Park

We want to welcome you as our guest to the nation's richest archeological preserve, where amazing cliff dwellings and more than 4,000 ancient sites.

COTREX

Lunch

The Farm Bistro

The Farm Bistro is a casual yet elegant farm to table restaurant in the heart of historic downtown Cortez, Colorado. The lunch and dinner menus are comfort food with style, and features locally... Read More

Activity

Sutcliffe Vineyards

Sutcliffe Vineyards is 36 acres of Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot nestled at the foot of the Sleeping Ute Mountain in Southwestern Colorado. The vineyards are... Read More

Dinner

WildEdge Brewing Collective

WildEdge Brewing Collective is the newest brewery in Cortez Colorado. Creative beer, local food, great community.

Insider's Tip

Make Your Way Back to Durango: Head back east to Durango for the night's entertainment.

Activity

Animas City Theatre

See what's playing at the Animas City Theatre! From concerts and movies to performing arts, the playbook is full year-round.

Lodging

General Palmer Hotel

The General Palmer Hotel is a prestigious, Victorian-style hotel. The Historic General Palmer Hotel will pamper you with, luxury, service, and first-class amenities. Helping you to "Create... Read More

Day 4

Breakfast

Durango Bagel

Breakfast and Lunch Sandwiches Bagels right next to where main meets the train. Read More

Activity

Million Dollar Highway

Offering breathtaking mountain, valley and gorge views, the Million Dollar Highway cost a reported million dollars a mile to build. The road winds and clings to the mountain providing dramatic... Read More

Insider's Tip

Head to Ouray: The Million Dollar Highway will lead you right to Ouray. Have lunch, dip in the hot springs and then head back to Durango for dinner.

Lunch

Ouray Brewing

The Ouray Brewery is open daily. Our brewery has three levels with fine food and outstanding craft brews offered on each floor. Level one houses our kitchen and intimate pub. Level two offers... Read More

Activity

Ouray Hot Springs Swimming Pool

Nearly one million gallons of clear hot springs water, without the sulfur smell common in many hot springs. There are 3 pools ranging from 80 to 105 degree, plus lap lanes and a Wibit obstacle... Read More

Dinner

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.

Activity

Historic Walking Tour in Downtown Durango

Meet at the Welcome Center at 8th and Main for a tour with a Victorian guide. Learn the architecture, the history and some entertaining antidotes about Durango's wild-west past.

Lodging

Nobody's Inn

Nobody's Inn is a collection of eclectic rooms in Historic Downtown Durango. Two rooms have full kitchens and two have kitenettes.

Day 5

Breakfast

College Drive Cafe

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

Insider's Tip

The Last Towns on the Tour: Make the hour-long drive east to Pagosa Springs and Bayfield for the last round of this tasting tour before packing it in in Durango.

Activity

The Springs Resort & Spa

The Springs Resort & Spa is a hot springs resort located on the banks of the San Juan River in downtown Pagosa Springs. Offering 24 naturally hot therapeutic mineral pools fed by the ancient... Read More

Lunch

Pagosa Brewing Company

Pagosa Brewing Company & Grill is Pagosa Springs' National Award-Winning Brewery, recommended by Sunset Magazine, National Geographic & The New York Times. We've got a cozy tap room & dining room... Read More

Activity

Chimney Rock National Monument

This undiscovered gem is an intimate, off-the-beaten-path archaeological site located at the southern edge of the San Juan Mountains in Southwestern Colorado. You'll walk in the footsteps of... Read More

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Dinner

Bottom Shelf Brewery

Bottom Shelf Brewery's hand crafted beers come in a variety of styles and flavors sure to meet the most discriminating tastes and palates! Hand selected hops and barley go into each style of... Read More

Activity

Diamond Belle Saloon

If you're standing in the Diamond Belle Saloon, located in Durango, Colorado, you just may have stepped back in time. Revered as one of the most famous original ragtime piano bars in the Wild... Read More

Lodging

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 National Park, Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge... Read More