Shanelle's Guidebook
Outdoor Adventures
Only minutes from The Cabin in The Woods, you will find a beautiful landscape of mountains and a reservoir. You can fish, hike, paddle board or simple just sit by the water enjoying the peace and quiet. Not many people know about this local gem, so be sure to check it out!
Lemon Reservoir
This is the best place to go cool down during the summer! You can rent paddle boards, play on the giant blow up in the middle of the lake (it’s fun for adults too), sit on the beach, fish or take your boat out!
Lake Nighthorse
This is the best place to go cool down during the summer! You can rent paddle boards, play on the giant blow up in the middle of the lake (it’s fun for adults too), sit on the beach, fish or take your boat out!
This high mountain lake is surrounded by stunning 13,000ft peaks. You can pack a lunch and sit at the day area taking in the beauty. Or enjoy some fishing or paddle boarding on the lake.
Molas Lake Park & Campground
U.S. 550This high mountain lake is surrounded by stunning 13,000ft peaks. You can pack a lunch and sit at the day area taking in the beauty. Or enjoy some fishing or paddle boarding on the lake.
If you’re looking to walk (or ride your bike) through the beauty within Durango, take the river trail! You can start almost anywhere in town. Along the way you will see river rafters and tubers navigating the river.
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Animas River Trail & Greenway
501 Camino Del RioIf you’re looking to walk (or ride your bike) through the beauty within Durango, take the river trail! You can start almost anywhere in town. Along the way you will see river rafters and tubers navigating the river.
Food scene
One of the best restaurants in town! Everyone will find something they like on the menu!
76 residents recomanen
Steamworks Brewing Company
801 E 2nd AveOne of the best restaurants in town! Everyone will find something they like on the menu!
This cute coffee shop is on the edge of town as you go to and fro The Cabin In The Woods. It’s tucked behind J Bo’s on Florida. Enjoy great coffee, pastries and botanicals all around you!
Still Life Coffee & Botanicals
1301 Florida RoadThis cute coffee shop is on the edge of town as you go to and fro The Cabin In The Woods. It’s tucked behind J Bo’s on Florida. Enjoy great coffee, pastries and botanicals all around you!
A great place to stop and get some donuts, a breakfast sandwich or burrito, or a smoothie before you head off on your adventures for the day!
6 residents recomanen
Durango Doughworks
2653 Main AveA great place to stop and get some donuts, a breakfast sandwich or burrito, or a smoothie before you head off on your adventures for the day!
The best local ice cream in town! Fresh ingredients and wild flavors! You won’t be disappointed.
13 residents recomanen
Cream Bean Berry
1021 Main AveThe best local ice cream in town! Fresh ingredients and wild flavors! You won’t be disappointed.
Head up north to sit on the patio and eat come delicious breakfast or lunch at this local favorite!
12 residents recomanen
Hermosa Creek Grill
32223 US-550Head up north to sit on the patio and eat come delicious breakfast or lunch at this local favorite!
Our local take on Chipotle, except so much better. Yep I said that. Order your favorite Mexican dish, but make sure to add some of their famous salsas or sauces because they are a game changer!
50 residents recomanen
Zia Taqueria
2977 Main AveOur local take on Chipotle, except so much better. Yep I said that. Order your favorite Mexican dish, but make sure to add some of their famous salsas or sauces because they are a game changer!
Relaxation
Enjoy soaking in these family friendly hot springs or taking a dip in the pool. You can buy a drink at the bar and enjoy sipping it while you soak!
68 residents recomanen
Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203Enjoy soaking in these family friendly hot springs or taking a dip in the pool. You can buy a drink at the bar and enjoy sipping it while you soak!
Sightseeing
This is a must do in Durango! Ride the train to Silverton and enjoy some of the most beautiful, untouched scenery around! We recommend buying the tickets that allow you to ride the train to Silverton and take the bus back. *You can thank us later for that tip.*
134 residents recomanen
Museu i ferrocarril estret de Durango i Silverton
479 Main AveThis is a must do in Durango! Ride the train to Silverton and enjoy some of the most beautiful, untouched scenery around! We recommend buying the tickets that allow you to ride the train to Silverton and take the bus back. *You can thank us later for that tip.*
Ouray is beautiful! You get to take the Million Dollar Highway to get there and it’s well worth it! Enjoy great food, fun hikes and shopping in the quaint mountain town. You can also find information at the Silverton Visitor Center on how you can take your 4x4 vehicle there via the mountain roads if you’re up for an adventure!
108 residents recomanen
Ouray
Ouray is beautiful! You get to take the Million Dollar Highway to get there and it’s well worth it! Enjoy great food, fun hikes and shopping in the quaint mountain town. You can also find information at the Silverton Visitor Center on how you can take your 4x4 vehicle there via the mountain roads if you’re up for an adventure!