We stayed just outside of Durango but the Texas grill had the best food. It was on the main strip right in town by the Wal-mart. We didn't go to any bars in the area but went on the Durango-Silverton train ride and it was the best way to see the sights! We enjoyed the trip there and back. Silverton is a great old mining town with lots of areas to ride in and the history there is great! I did do a ghost walk through the town of Durango and it was very interesting and fun!

SO SORRY this response is so late! I am supposed to get an email notification when someone posts a question but I did not receive one. At any rate, Downtown Durango has close to 100 different eateries, bars, coffee shop and desert places. They are all great in my opinion. I would need to know more of what you are looking for ... kid friendly? outdoor dining options? large party? estimate of what you want to spend per entree? Then we can give you a good referral or two or three.

Most are open, but they can only do take out orders for now. You can read about the ‘Safer at Home’ order at Covid19.Colorado.gov.

I am from San Antonio and Austin, so don't travel on I40 between here and there. Looking at a map, you could stay in Amarillo, but that is not quite halfway, but it's close. You would have a longer drive the next day. I would recommend going to Tucumcari, NM. It's a little more than halfway, about 7 hours of your 13 hour drive. They have a Fairfield Inn, La Quinta, Best Western, Holiday Inn Express and more. There is a direct flight from DFW to Durango, with daily departures and arrivals. Go to United Airlines website, choose DFW and DRO, then check the calendar shop box to see a list of prices every day for the next month. There is one that is only $158 per person round trip! When you arrive, use Downtown Durango website as a resource, and also look for the Downtown Ambassadors in bright red uniforms if you need anything.

Hotels in Downtown will cost a bit more but are very nice and conveniently located. Hotels in North Main District will be less expensive. Go to Downtown Durango org then click on Explore then Business Directory then Services then Hotels for a list.

So sorry I did not see your question until early February, somehow I did not get an alert about it and missed it. My apologies. Use Downtown Durango org for everything about Downtown and all around town!

Here are a few ideas, thanks for asking and for making time to be here. Sorry you will miss the Train, it is a very unique experience. Even when the Train is not running, their museum is typically open. My boy (only four, younger than your kids) absolutely LOVES it. They have full size engines, an amazing, large model train, old cars, and more. I would suggest contacting the Train closer to your trip to determine if the museum is open on Feb 27. The Clay Room is at 2053 North Main Ave and offers a Kids Painting Class on Feb 27. Here's the description ... This class is a kids and young adults painting class, ages 10-14. This class is held once a week for 4 weeks (Feb 6th to Mar 6th). No class on Feb 20th. Kids will learn the basics of painting while creating a work of art and interacting with other kids. All supplies are provided. Kids must wear cloths and shoes that can get dirty and stained. Call them for more info. The Powerhouse Science Center is open Mondays from 9 am to 4 pm. Entry is only $6 for kids and $7.50 for adults. They typically offer tons of hands on, interactive exhibits and kids typically love it. Call them to see what they will have on that day. If it's a nice day and your kids like to get outside, you can walk the River Trail through town. Most bike shops have bike rentals if you want to ride instead and can't bring your own bikes. If it's snowing, you can get a cheap sled from the the Ace Hardware store and sled down the hill at Buckley Park which is in Downtown at the north end. I hope this helps!

Hey!! For what I remember, it's at The end Of The mainstreet right there in downtown. It's full Of them actually :)!

yes there is skiing right in town or ice skating. Follow third ave. and go down florida rd. to get there. There is skiing at Durango MT. resort too. 25 miles n of Durango. There is the mall about 5 miles south of Durango. And a down town movie theater by the train. And a theater next to the mall near Walmart. I do historical walking tours in Durango, when its not snowing. LET ME KNOW HOW IT GOES

The best is the train lot on college its about 7.00 a day.