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Christmas in Durango, Colorado

Christmas in Durango extends throughout the entire month of December. Our little mountain town comes alive with activities all month long for everyone from the adventure seeker to the holiday traditionalist. Durango, Colorado has so much to offer during the Christmas season.

Christmas Restaurant Guide

Christmas Restaurant Guide

Discover special holiday menus and seasonal recipes with our Christmas Restaurant Guide. Local restaurants in downtown Durango invite you to spend the season with them as you enjoy the lights, music, and delicious food. Check out restaurants open on Christmas and/or Christmas Eve when planning your trip to Durango.

Christmas Restaurant Guide
Skiing Near Durango

Take A Ski Trip

Around Christmas, it is common for Durango to turn into a snowy winter wonderland. Enjoy skiing at one of the great ski spots near Durango for a classic Durango adventure. There are plenty of locations to try out, each offering different experiences. Practice your skills on beginner hills, then hit the expert slopes. No equipment? No problem. Most of the ski areas near Durango have rentals available.

Skiing Near Durango
10 Winter Activities In Durango

Enjoy The Best Winter Activities

If skiing isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other winter activities in Durango to keep you busy. Exciting winter adventures like dog sledding, snowmobiling, and fat biking are popular options for visitors to the area. So don’t fret, even though Durango is one of the top ski towns in America, there is so much more to do.

Top Winter Activities
Where's Santa?

Where to Find Santa in Durango

Get your Christmas wish list ready ’cause Santa Claus is coming to town; Durango that is! Make new holiday memories with your family this season with a list of all the festive places to sip hot cocoa, nibble on cookies, hit the slopes, sing carols, all while catching a glimpse of Old Saint Nick.

Santa Claus
Holiday Farmer's Market

Durango Holiday Farmer’s Market

Meet new and regular local Artisans bringing an assortment of quality handmade holiday gift items to the Durango Farmer’s Market. Plus, you can pick up the last of the season’s fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses and more from our favorite local farmers! A festive and fresh way to complete your holiday shopping.

Durango Holiday Farmer’s Market
Durango Shopping

Shop For Christmas Gifts

During Christmas in Durango, a wide variety of shopping is available to visitors. You can visit the shops in Durango’s Historic Downtown for some quaint local businesses and locally made goods. The Durango shopping area offers hundreds of unique boutiques, specialty shops, posh galleries, art markets, photography establishments, outdoor emporiums, groceries, and natural product stores.

Durango Shopping

It isn’t too late to plan your Durango Christmas vacation. Book a stay at a cozy cabin or other cozy cabin, or stay in a hotel decorated for the holiday season. Grab your family and friends and make this Christmas one to remember in Durango.

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