Guidebook for Hesperus
Food Scene
You have to try the daily Happy Hour menu starting at 5pm. Lightly tempura fried philly roll for $6 is one of our faves!
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East by Southwest
160 E College DrYou have to try the daily Happy Hour menu starting at 5pm. Lightly tempura fried philly roll for $6 is one of our faves!
Ska Brewing Co
225 Girard StFamily friendly environment- try the Jerk Chicken Sandwich!
Just a really great burger, right next to Durango Coffee Company on Main Street.
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GRASSBURGER
726 1/2 Main AveJust a really great burger, right next to Durango Coffee Company on Main Street.
Share a nachos, which feeds a crowd! Also, fresh mango margaritas!
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Nini's Taqueria
552 Main AveShare a nachos, which feeds a crowd! Also, fresh mango margaritas!
Bread
42 Co Rd 250Great baked goods and delicious sandwiches!
Laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere for good food and brews. Try their burgers, pizza, and famous cajun boil. They're open late, so we've been known to pop in for a meal after coming off Red Mountain pass in summer jeeping months.
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Steamworks Brewing Company
801 E 2nd AveLaid-back, family-friendly atmosphere for good food and brews. Try their burgers, pizza, and famous cajun boil. They're open late, so we've been known to pop in for a meal after coming off Red Mountain pass in summer jeeping months.
If you've got your tongue tangled for some Indian food, their lunch buffet is decent and will do the job in satisfying the craving.
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Himalayan Kitchen
992 Main AveIf you've got your tongue tangled for some Indian food, their lunch buffet is decent and will do the job in satisfying the craving.
A quaint spot for a brunch or date night. Greek-influence meets bistro-style, with outdoor seating.
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Cyprus Cafe
725 E 2nd AveA quaint spot for a brunch or date night. Greek-influence meets bistro-style, with outdoor seating.
Our new favorite sushi spot. It's tiny and seating can be difficult, but it's the only place in town to get pho and vermicelli bowls! The Southwest roll and ceviche are amazing.
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Rice Monkeys
1050 Main AveOur new favorite sushi spot. It's tiny and seating can be difficult, but it's the only place in town to get pho and vermicelli bowls! The Southwest roll and ceviche are amazing.
This is arguably the nicest restaurant in Durango. Best kept for special occasions as it's pretty pricey. However, the menu is unique and delicious, and the rooftop experience is memorable.
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Eolus Bar & Dining
919 Main AveThis is arguably the nicest restaurant in Durango. Best kept for special occasions as it's pretty pricey. However, the menu is unique and delicious, and the rooftop experience is memorable.
This is one of our favorites. The food really is quite exceptional and family friendly. Not your everyday pub grub. Our favorites include The Salad (add beets!) and the amazing bratwurst on the menu.
Brew Pub & Kitchen
117 W College DrThis is one of our favorites. The food really is quite exceptional and family friendly. Not your everyday pub grub. Our favorites include The Salad (add beets!) and the amazing bratwurst on the menu.
Well, the ambiance alone is spectacular, but this restaurant really serves up amazing appetizers and create-your-own-charcuterie platter. Be sure to check out the menu while you're strolling on Main street.
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El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main AveWell, the ambiance alone is spectacular, but this restaurant really serves up amazing appetizers and create-your-own-charcuterie platter. Be sure to check out the menu while you're strolling on Main street.
We eat sushi everywhere we travel and we still maintain that Durango has some of the very best. Pop Sushi has an amazing happy hour. We highly recommend the "Hamachi Cure!"
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Pop Sushi
42 Co Rd 250We eat sushi everywhere we travel and we still maintain that Durango has some of the very best. Pop Sushi has an amazing happy hour. We highly recommend the "Hamachi Cure!"
Sightseeing
Check out the museum-it's free! The train runs specials during summer months- there's currently a "kids ride free" promotion. See website for more info. Shorter themed rides are also available, but the full tour is an all-day affair...so worth it! You won't believe the views.
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Check out the museum-it's free! The train runs specials during summer months- there's currently a "kids ride free" promotion. See website for more info. Shorter themed rides are also available, but the full tour is an all-day affair...so worth it! You won't believe the views.
Entertainment & Activities
Waterpark, rock-climbing wall, gym, and ball courts for whole family!
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Durango Community Recreation Center
2700 Main AveWaterpark, rock-climbing wall, gym, and ball courts for whole family!
Alpine slide, zipline, and other activities at Durango Mountain Resort is fun for the whole family.
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Durango Mountain Resort
1 Skier PlAlpine slide, zipline, and other activities at Durango Mountain Resort is fun for the whole family.
Pool, hot springs, spa, and sauna. It's a nice spot to spend the day to rest and relax.
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Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203Pool, hot springs, spa, and sauna. It's a nice spot to spend the day to rest and relax.
Parks & Nature
Red Mountain Pass
The most gorgeous drive you'll ever take!
Just minutes from the house, the event center and gardens is a beautiful place to pop in for a visit.
Ridgewood Event Center
16000 CO-140Just minutes from the house, the event center and gardens is a beautiful place to pop in for a visit.
Yankee Boy Basin
Jeeping and hiking favorite!
Little Molas Lake
U.S. 550What a view...on your way up Red Mountain Pass.
Famous for it's cliff-dwellings and archaeological sites. Affordable tickets can be purchased for ranger-led tours online. Plan to spend a full day with plenty of water on hand.
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Mesa Verden
Famous for it's cliff-dwellings and archaeological sites. Affordable tickets can be purchased for ranger-led tours online. Plan to spend a full day with plenty of water on hand.
Box Canyon is a wonderful place to visit, with a walk down to the base of its dramatic waterfall, as well as to the top, onto a suspension bridge overlooking the canyon. http://www.ouraycolorado.com/things-to-do/box-canon-falls. The drive from Durango to Silverton is one of the most amazing experiences you will ever have. It is called the "million dollar highway" for a reason.
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Box Canyonin puisto
30 Box Canyon RdBox Canyon is a wonderful place to visit, with a walk down to the base of its dramatic waterfall, as well as to the top, onto a suspension bridge overlooking the canyon. http://www.ouraycolorado.com/things-to-do/box-canon-falls. The drive from Durango to Silverton is one of the most amazing experiences you will ever have. It is called the "million dollar highway" for a reason.
Newly opened, beautiful with opportunity to fish, paddle board or just enjoy being waterside.
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Lake Nighthorse
Newly opened, beautiful with opportunity to fish, paddle board or just enjoy being waterside.
Shopping
A great second-hand store where you can find high end brands and eclectic finds.
Rose Bud Clothing Consignment
814 E Main StA great second-hand store where you can find high end brands and eclectic finds.
Our favorite home and furniture store, and home to GraceLaced art (by Ruth) in Durango!
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Urban Market
865 Main AveOur favorite home and furniture store, and home to GraceLaced art (by Ruth) in Durango!
Urban Market
865 Main AveAir plants, specialty home, novelties, and kitchen goods!
Lovely local bookshop, with a great kids section and tons of books on local wildlife and history.
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Maria's Bookshop
960 Main AveLovely local bookshop, with a great kids section and tons of books on local wildlife and history.
Essentials
They keep affordable swimsuits, goggles, and sports gear on hand for anything you might need during your stay in Durango.
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Walmart Supercenter
1155 S Camino Del RioThey keep affordable swimsuits, goggles, and sports gear on hand for anything you might need during your stay in Durango.
City Market
3130 Main AveLocated right in town, this is our go to for all groceries.