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Food scene
Great atmosphere and cuisine. I recommend calling for a reservation, and the sooner the better. In the summer they have a nice back patio.
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Ken & Sue's
636 Main AveGreat atmosphere and cuisine. I recommend calling for a reservation, and the sooner the better. In the summer they have a nice back patio.
The happy hour menu is awesome. Our personal favorite is the Patio Burger with beef from our local Jame’s Ranch. They also have great happy hour calamari.
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Eolus Bar & Dining
919 Main AveThe happy hour menu is awesome. Our personal favorite is the Patio Burger with beef from our local Jame’s Ranch. They also have great happy hour calamari.
Rice Monkeys
1050 Main AveThis place is cozy with great sushi and bowls.
In the summer this grill is close to our home and has a great outdoor seating with views of their pastures. They offer super fresh, delicious burgers and sides.
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James Ranch Grill
33846 US Hwy 550In the summer this grill is close to our home and has a great outdoor seating with views of their pastures. They offer super fresh, delicious burgers and sides.
Bread is a wonderful bakery with delicious sandwiches, cookies, croissants.
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Bread
42 Co Rd 250Bread is a wonderful bakery with delicious sandwiches, cookies, croissants.
El Moro has a great bar and brunch. We really enjoy the atmosphere.
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El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main AveEl Moro has a great bar and brunch. We really enjoy the atmosphere.
Ernies
1100 Main AveThis place is fun! It has something for everyone.
This place has something for everyone including great beer.
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Steamworks Brewing Company
801 E 2nd AveThis place has something for everyone including great beer.
Yummy, fast Mexican food. The Chili Relleno, the Tuesday special, is awesome. Also, try their rice bowls or chicken quesadillas.
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Zia Taqueria
2977 Main AveYummy, fast Mexican food. The Chili Relleno, the Tuesday special, is awesome. Also, try their rice bowls or chicken quesadillas.
Nearby National Parks
This is a beautiful national park about 1 hour from our home. It features Anasazi ruins in the high dessert. The cliff dwellings are amazing.
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Mesa Verde
This is a beautiful national park about 1 hour from our home. It features Anasazi ruins in the high dessert. The cliff dwellings are amazing.
Activities with kids and gym
The Rex center has a great kid pool with indoor slide. It also has a splash pad in the summer. The rec center also has a climbing wall and offers exercise classes and a gym. It’s very affordable.
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Durango Community Recreation Center
2700 Main AveThe Rex center has a great kid pool with indoor slide. It also has a splash pad in the summer. The rec center also has a climbing wall and offers exercise classes and a gym. It’s very affordable.
Sightseeing
This is a great museum for kids and adults.
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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
479 Main AveThis is a great museum for kids and adults.
Highway 550 from Durango to Silverton and Ouray is beyond scenic. Red Mountain pass may be too harrowing in winter conditions, but in the summer and fall traveling this highway is a must.
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San Juan Mountains
Highway 550 from Durango to Silverton and Ouray is beyond scenic. Red Mountain pass may be too harrowing in winter conditions, but in the summer and fall traveling this highway is a must.
Shopping
This is the cutest store located on our main avenue downtown.
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Urban Market
865 Main AveThis is the cutest store located on our main avenue downtown.
Closest place to our home for grocery necessities.
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PJ's Gourmet Market
67 Trimble LnClosest place to our home for grocery necessities.
Great selection of outdoor gear and clothing.
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Pine Needle Mountaineering
835 Main AveGreat selection of outdoor gear and clothing.
Outdoor activities
Our local ski resort is 20 minutes from our home. In the winter it offers great skiing with 9 lifts. In the summer the resort has an alpine slide, mountain biking, hiking, and activities at the base.
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Purgatory Sports
93 Skier PlOur local ski resort is 20 minutes from our home. In the winter it offers great skiing with 9 lifts. In the summer the resort has an alpine slide, mountain biking, hiking, and activities at the base.
If you like mountain biking, then you have to go to Phil’s World. It’s about an hour from our home. It’s worth the drive.
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Phil's World Bike Trail
9450 Rd 30.1If you like mountain biking, then you have to go to Phil’s World. It’s about an hour from our home. It’s worth the drive.
Nearby sites and towns
Ouray is one of our favorite places for a day trip in the summer or fall. We love the box canyon, the hot springs, and the brewery.
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Ouray
Ouray is one of our favorite places for a day trip in the summer or fall. We love the box canyon, the hot springs, and the brewery.
About 45 minutes from our home, Silverton is a historic town in the beautiful San Juan mountains. It’s a must see in the summer and fall. They have a great 4th of July parade too.
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Silverton
About 45 minutes from our home, Silverton is a historic town in the beautiful San Juan mountains. It’s a must see in the summer and fall. They have a great 4th of July parade too.
Pagosa Hotsprings is an 1.5 hours from our home. It has a wonderful hot springs that is worth the drive.
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Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Hotsprings is an 1.5 hours from our home. It has a wonderful hot springs that is worth the drive.
Only 2.5 hours from our home, Telluride is a truly beautiful place for a day trip.
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TelluRiders
Only 2.5 hours from our home, Telluride is a truly beautiful place for a day trip.