5 Days
Summer in Durango
Summer in Durango is about more than just the activities. It’s about special moments shared with special people, wild adventures under the southwestern sun and making more time for unforgettable memories.
Sustainability Activity
Help Maintain Trails
Durango Trails helps build and maintain trails while educating trail users. Volunteer your time or donate to help Durango's trail networks continue to delight people for years to come.
Day 1
activity
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…
lunch
Kennebec Cafe
The Kennebec offers an atmosphere of casual elegance in warm, comfortable surroundings. We serve Mediterranean inspired cuisine, focusing on local and…
activity
Dalton Ranch Golf Club
4-star rating —Golf Digest. Number 8 Best Colorado Course to Play —Golfweek.
dinner
James Ranch Grill
Our delicious meats, cheeses and vegetables are produced on the James Ranch using organic, sustainable, grass-based practices and have been for over…
activity
James Ranch
James Ranch is ten miles north of Durango, Colorado in the beautiful Animas River Valley. Here, you will find 400 acres of high altitude, irrigated…
Insider's Tip
Kick Up Your Heels at James Ranch
Evenings are relaxed at the ranch, where you can grab picnic table or sit on a blanket under the setting sun while listening to live music.
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…
Day 2
breakfast
The Yellow Carrot
Join us in our new location and let us serve you with love through our amazing food and service. Stop in and enjoy fun and exciting flavor combinations…
activity
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
Experience the adventure of traveling by a historic steam-powered or diesel locomotive on the same tracks miners, cowboys and settlers of the Old West…
Insider's Tip
Ride the Cascade Canyon Express
See soaring geological features and fantastic scenery on this short excursion in an open-air gondola.
lunch
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,…
activity
Find the Best Souvenirs
From fashionable dresses to mountain-inspired decor to ski gear and toys, Durango is full of shops with the best souvenirs for you.
dinner
Primi Pasta & Wine Bar
One of the most unique dining experiences in Durango can be found at Primi Pasta and Wine Bar. The owners of Primi brought the tastes of their travels…
activity
Attend Music in the Mountains
Attend one of the classical concerts held each July at Music in the Mountains.
Insider's Tip
Head to Vallecito
Hop on CO-240 for 30 minutes to Vallecito for the night.
lodging
Pine River Lodge
Pine River Lodge offers 27 Cabins nestled under huge Pines overlooking Vallecito Lake. Each cabin has a Full Kitchen, Separate Bedrooms…
Day 3
breakfast
Vallecito Lake Country Market
Home to La Comida Ranchera Mexican Food Restaurant & Vallecito Liquors. We have Groceries, Gas, Propane, Ice Cream, Beverages, Espresso, Fudge,…
activity
Vallecito Marina
Vallecito Lake is the premier recreational lake in the Four Corners. Offering fishing boat, pontoon boat, kayak, SUP, and canoe rentals along with slips,…
lunch
Gray Copper Tavern
Our lunch and dinner menu features specialty burgers and Colorado Craft beers, while our Start Fresh breakfast menu focuses on the morning classics…
activity
Duranglers Flies & Supplies
Duranglers Flies and Supplies is the premier fly shop and fly fishing guide service in the Four Corners region. Located in Durango, Colorado,…
Insider's Tip
San Juan Angler
The San Juan Angler also offers a local guide service for fly-fishing.
dinner
Mahogany Grille
Enjoy handcrafted cuisine while stepping back in time in the ambiance of the Victorian Old West as we serve you an array of eclectic culinary specialties…
activity
Sample Local Beer, Wine and Spirits
Taste test title-holding craft beverages around Durango.
lodging
Adventure Inn Durango
Trip Advisor ranked #2 for guest satisfaction. Our clean, newly renovated 25 room motel features flat screen TV's, exceptional in room WI-FI, mini fridge…
Day 4
breakfast
Bread
Fresh homemade breads, pastries, cookies and deli sandwiches served daily in this popular bakery - a gathering spot for breakfast and lunch. From whole…
activity
Raft the Animas River
Durango's rafting companies are just waiting to take you on the adventure of a lifetime.
lunch
RGP's Flame Grilled Wraps
Serving wraps grilled to order on our fresh, homemade dough.
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…
dinner
11th Street Station
Seven small, but robust food truck options encircle the original service station now turned Ernie’s Bar, which pours craft brews, libations, coffee…
activity
Tracks Across Borders Scenic & Historic Byway
Colorado's newest scenic byway, offers access to dramatic mountain scenery and layers of history, from the storied pasts of our earliest American Indian…
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…
Day 5
breakfast
Oscar's Cafe
Oscar's Cafe - A 50's style diner serving award winning breakfast and lunch. We are a family operated cafe for the last years. Voted a local's favorite…
activity
Go on a Historic Walking Tour
The Main Avenue of Durango is lined with historic buildings just waiting to tell you their story.
lunch
Durango Bagel
Breakfast and Lunch Sandwiches Bagels right next to where main meets the train.
activity
Take a Photography Workshop
Durango's scenery is exquisite, so learn how to take the perfect photo of it at a workshop hosted by Over the Hill Outfitters.
dinner
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…
lodging
Camp at Molas Lake
Lay your head to rest under a blanket of stars at this Silverton campground.
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