What to do in Durango?

Why Durango? This is the one question we receive the most. Durango, has always been the “getaway” destination for the two of us. As we both are outdoor enthusiasts, this small Colorado town is the doorway to a number of adventures that we hope that you will discover during your short stay here. There is so much to do here, that we hope that you too will come to love this town as we do….

To start, here is a link to a general list of activities that Durango has to offer:
http://www.durango.org/Activities/index.asp

To help narrow it down, here are some places worth checking out:

1 ) The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Fun trip, but would recommend that you pair off in groups as it is a long day otherwise. Generally a 3 hour trip to Silverton, and 3 hours back. Some people split the trip, or leave a car in Silverton in order to drive back to Durango, to shorten the day.

2) Mesa Verde National Park
A small tour of the local Native American history.

3) Hiking
If you get the chance, go for it! A great way to spend a morning…here is the trail to Engineer Mountain, just outside Durango, where I proposed to Reann.
Engineer Mountain Guide Link 1 Engineer Mountain Guide Link 2
Remember, you are hiking to just under 13,000 feet…..so take your time.
Also Junction Creek Trail is my favorite in-town hike that parallels the Junction Creek River and is the beginning of the Colorado Trail.

4) Hot Springs: A definite must after an arduous day of hiking or sitting on your butt during a long train ride.
Trimble Hot Springs Located just 5 minutes north of Durango
Pagosa Hot Springs Most likely the best Hot Springs in the Southwest. If you have the time to travel about 45 minutes west of Durango, you wont be disappointed. Highly recommended. Also good place to bring your kids.

5) Adventures:
Sail Plane/Gliders : A way to see the Durango region from above
Zip Lining - Canopy Tours : A tree top zip lining adventure

6) Restaurants:
Steam Works : The best brewpub in all of Durango, known for their famous Cajun Broil which is AWSOME!.
East by Southwest : If your looking for sushi…
Cuckoos : Great place to watch a game with beer and wings
Mahogany Grille: One of the best, more formal restaurants, located in the Strater Hotel