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If watching snow and leaves fall together upon the San Juan Mountains sounds like magic to you, it’s time to head off the beaten path with Colorado locals.

Spend Fall With the Locals in Durango

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Volunteer with <a href="http://www.mountainstudies.org/volunteer">Mountain Studies Institute</a>, a local nonprofit working to empower communities, managers and scientists to innovate solutions through mountain research, education and practice.

Mountain Studies Institute

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November is one of the best months to experience the real Durango. For visitors, it’s a chance to unplug, share in the company of locals and enjoy a quiet retreat to the mountains, sans crowds.

Know When to Go

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 and offer 2, 3, 4 or more hour customized rides for all ability levels.

Durango Mountain Bike Tours

At Rice Monkeys we have a fresh approach to Asian cuisine by providing healthy, creative and delicious Asian food in a fast, friendly environment.

Rice Monkeys

Your next stop should be downtown to stroll Durango’s 10 must-visit art galleries. Without the summer crowds or winter cold, fall offers the best time to explore Durango’s art and culture scene at your own pace. Talk with the incredible photographers and artists behind the masterpieces, or join them directly on the trail by booking a photography workshop or tour with Scenic Aperture in town.

Experience Durango’s Art & Culture Scene

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

Carver Brewing Company

Roll is a solar powered electric bike rental company. We deliver door-to-door within 10 miles of Durango, Colorado. We deliver (for free) to your hotel, vacation rental, VRBO, Airbnb or family or friend's home. Rent a bike for 2, 4, 8 hours, multiple days, or even a week.

Roll ebike

The Very Best Cabins In Durango, Colorado
"Far from rustic, O-Bar-O provides the "Ritz Carlton" of cabins to their guests."
Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, escape to your private Durango, Colorado cabin situated on the Florida River under the Colorado sky. We're just a stone's throw from the San Juan National Forest, two large lakes, and horse trail rides. The best trout fishing you'll find in these parts is right out your cabin door! Our cabins are fully appointed ("best equipped kitchen ever!"), and we provide locally-sourced amenities to create a unique experience. Join us! 
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O-Bar-O Cabins

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Quaint, long-running locale for traditional French breads, pastries &amp; meals amid antique decor.

Jean Pierre Bakery, Cafe & Wine Bar

Award-winning Animas Chocolate &amp; Coffee Company handcrafts a variety of chocolate confections in the heart of Durango. Visit us for a taste of our famous Smelter Hot Chocolate, stop by for a truffle and espresso, or enjoy a glass of wine and a unique chocolate pairing.

Animas Chocolate Company

Seven small, but robust food truck options encircle the original service station now turned Ernie’s Bar, which pours craft brews, libations, coffee and more. From tacos to pizza, sushi to Indonesian cuisine, these independent food truck kitchens can cure any craving.

11th Street Station

Take a walk through 140 years of haunted history in the heart of the Rocky Mountains on this guided walking tour through the historic district of Durango.

Ghost Walk Durango

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 Southwestern-style dishes provide something for everyone.

Steamworks Brewing Co.

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.

Animas Brewing Company

THE OFFICE SPIRITORIUM, with its lavish and comfortable décor, can't really be called a bar, saloon, tavern, or lounge but a delightful office away from the office. We are proud to feature one of the best Happy Hours in town. Wine and Beer, Craft Cocktails, and appetizer selection.
DIAMOND BELLE SALOON plays host to the world's finest ragtime entertainers, while costumed dance hall girls and bartenders transport you back to the turn of the last century. Western author Louis L'Amour said the honky-tonk music helped 'set the mood' for his novels of the Old West. The Belle serves a wide variety of delicious lunch, happy hour, and dinner foods, and nightly live entertainment performed by local musicians.
MAHOGANY GRILLE is arguably one of the most unique steak and seafood restaurants in the west. We offer the ambiance of the Victorian Old West as we serve you an array of local traditional favorites and modern small plates. View our fine dining and wine menus at <a href="https://strater.com">www.strater.com</a>.
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Historic Strater Hotel

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

Durango Bagel

Throw in some antique trucks, tractors, a covered wagon, an American Indian motorcycle, full-size steam locomotives, vintage coaches and an extensive model-train layout and you'll begin to see how much we have going on in the ever-changing exhibits at the Durango D&amp;SNG Museum.

Durango Train Museum

Whether you're headed to the slopes, the trails or just running around town, stop by to grab some light and unique fare to go, make quickly and fresh to order.

Michel's Corner Crepes

Choose from one of the five best hikes in Durango for stunning views of the diverse landscapes.

Hike for Views of Durango

Fired Up Pizzeria is dedicated to the ingredients, quality and traditional methods of producing authentic Neapolitan pizza. Our pizzas are created with handmade dough, fresh mozzarella, and hand crushed tomato sauce. We focus on using high quality imported and local ingredients needed to produce a great pizza and support a great community. We do this with the conviction that when you pour your heart and soul into what you love, excellence can be achieved. Come and enjoy.

Fired Up Pizzeria

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

Animas City Theatre

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 spacious king and double queen rooms decorated with an Old West motif inspired by Western movies filmed in the Durango area. Enjoy a glass of wine at the Rochester Hotel Bar and, from May–October, sit in the Rochester courtyard for our Wednesday-night concert series. Coworking and meeting space available at R Space with high-speed internet.