Downtown Durango
Hotels, Restaurants, & Things To Do In This Historic District
Eat, stay and play in historic downtown Durango where you will find beautiful hotels, friendly shops, first class restaurants, famous breweries and many things to do. Take a stroll through the streets and marvel at the historic buildings and unique shops, sip a gourmet cup of coffee or enjoy some of the rich arts and culture of downtown.
Main Avenue
A stroll down Durango's Main Avenue is a sensory treat: the Colorado air is crisp and subtly scented by restaurant and café delicacies; on most days the sun streams through the streets, intensifying the colorful store-front awnings and highlighting the neighboring mountain ridge. There's plenty of things to do here, making a great spot to stay in a hotel.
Downtown Hotels
Historic Downtown Durango
Today Downtown Durango is a Nationally Registered Historic District, with something special in store for each visitor. The downtown area has been coined "the living room of the Durango community" by voices of the Durango Business Improvement District, who have a 20-year revitalization plan in store for historic downtown that began in 1997. Downtown Durango is a central part of the city's allure, business, and history, and Durango leaders intend to continually nurture the beautiful historic district.
Downtown Durango Events
Visitors can find something exciting happening downtown throughout the four seasons. Durango is a hidden gem for spectacular outdoor and cultural festivals. You can find many of their exciting annual events on our event calendar. Snowdown is a classic Durango winter celebration that has offered much merriment for locals and visitors alike.
Durango EventsThings To Do in Downtown Durango
The Ore House
Established in 1972, the Ore House is one of Colorado's oldest and finest restaurants. Decorated with intricate murals and historical artifacts, the dining room... [+ More]
The Office Spiritorium
Durango’s favorite place for happy hour, appetizers and craft cocktails. It’s "the office" you’ll want to spend more time at! Inside the historic Strater ... [+ More]
Grassburger
Grassburger offers award-winning 100% USA raised grass-fed beef burgers and fries at its Durango restaurant! Satisfy that burger craving the best way possible w... [+ More]
Duranglers
Since 1983 Duranglers has been the region's source for custom guided fly fishing trips, equipment, flies and information. Our fly shop is located in beautiful D... [+ More]
Los Amigos Del Sur
A great selection of authentic Mexican food. Made with an authentic taste from the heart of south Mexico. Coming from Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz, Mexico that... [+ More]
SAGE Farm Fresh Eats
Farm fresh food & fast casual convenience. A sister company to Zia Taqueria, SAGE is built on the same core principals that our loyal customers know and love ab... [+ More]
Diamond Belle Saloon
Belly Up to Durango’s only authentic western saloon. Choose from fantastic and creative appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and entrees. The Belle is a ... [+ More]
11th Street Station
11th Street Station is a culinary collective with a progressive vision and a nod to the location’s past. From the 1920s through the 1970s, the corner of Main ... [+ More]
Homeslice Pizza
What's our deal? Good question! Homeslice, like all the best things, is a homegrown pizza joint, bringing NY and Chicago styles together to create our very own ... [+ More]
Guild House Games
Guild House Games is a brick and mortar game store located inside the Main Mall in the historic downtown area of Durango, Colorado. We specialize in Board Games... [+ More]
Primus
Primus’ intimate and bright atmosphere is the perfect place for a light bite and drink at the bar or dining with a group of friends, 6 days a week in downtown... [+ More]
The Strater Hotel
Built in 1887, the historic Strater Hotel in Durango is one of the West’s iconic hotels and a prominent downtown Durango, Colorado landmark located two blocks... [+ More]
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy challenges like The Iron Horse Classic, a road and mountain bike tournament scheduled each Memorial Day, or the Durango Double, a weekend of trail and road marathons back-to-back (not for the weak of heart). Cultural festivals of all sorts abound, including the bluegrass Durango Meltdown festival, the Cowboy Gathering, the Summer Jazz festival, the beer and music extravaganza Oktoberfest, the Durango Arts Festival, and many more!
