With beautiful weather (winter and summer), ski resorts and so much to do, staying for a month in Durango is often the best choice. Here are a few reasons to stay a little longer…
Durango Basics
- Population: 18,588
- January Avg High Temperature: 39 degrees
- July Avg High Temperature: 87 degrees
- Closest Airport: Durango-La Plata County Airport
- Website: Durango.org
Why is Durango Popular?
Top Golf Courses in Durgano
According to DurangoHomesforSale the top courses in Durango are Hillcrest Golf Club, Dalton Golf Club and The Glacier Club.
Top Restaurants in Durango
Here is what Durano.org has to say about the restaurants in Durango, Top your day off right with a delicious, exciting meal. In Durango, you can find anything from spicy New Mexican food to a hearty steak to a burger made from local, grass-fed beef. Our restaurants offer culinary delights that will keep you full, happy, and excited for your next tasty meal! Agriculture is the heart of the Durango community, supported by a strong “eat local” mindset and an abundance of locally grown and raised meat, vegetables and food products. Agritourism brings visitors to learn about sustainability and enjoy an agri-vacation in this fertile mountain-growing region. A successful weekly farmers’ market promotes the region’s products and serves as a gathering place. Competition for “Iron Horse Chef” creates a bond between local chefs, farmers and the community.
Top Ski Resorts in Durango
Looking for the top ski resorts in Durango? Purgatory Resort, Hesperus Ski Resort and Weminuche Wilderness are three great options.
Top Things to Do with Kids in Durango
If you are staying in Durango for a month with kids, you have to find some fun things to do. Here is what DowntownDurango offers, Durango is a great place for families and offers many activities for children of all ages.
During the summer months, enjoy a stroll down our 8- mile river trail or visit one of our many local parks including Fassbinder Park at Main Ave. and 17th Street, Santa Rita Park, and the park at the Durango Recreation Center to name a few. You can rent a bike at one of our local bike shops in town. Stores offering bike rentals include: Pedal the Peaks, Second Avenue Sports, and Ski Barn.Download a map of the Animas River trail here or pick up one at the Durango Welcome Center.
Top Museums in Durango
Museums are a great way to spend time and learn, here are the top ones in Durango: Animas Museum, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango Elks Lodge Museum, Fish Hatchery and Wildlife Museum, The Powerhouse – Science Center and MakerLab, Roundhouse Museum and the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum.
Best Shopping in Durango
A few of the top shopping locations in Durango include, Durango Mall, Main Mall, and Durango Towne Plaza.