Katherine & Gavin

Travel

Please Book Early

Accomodations in Durango fill very quickly during the summer months. We recommend securing your plans as soon as possible.

We’re so excited to celebrate with everyone in Durango. As you join us for our wedding weekend, we hope you’ll also have time to experience and explore this beautiful part of Colorado. Below are a few travel, lodging, dining, and activity recommendations to help make your trip easy and fun.

Getting There

Durango–La Plata County Airport

The Durango airport is located about 20 minutes from downtown Durango. There are nonstop flights from Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix.

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Animas Transportation + Buck Horn Limousine

These companies offer airport shuttles and full-service transportation services.

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Buck Horn Limousine

Where to Stay

The Strater Hotel

Located on Main St. in downtown Durango, The Strater Hotel has unique guest rooms, a Wild West themed saloon, a craft cocktail lounge, a steak and seafood restaurant, and live entertainment for all to enjoy. Durango’s history comes alive at the Historic Strater Hotel. As this is a smaller hotel, they only have a handful of rooms available. Please call to make your reservation and ask for the wedding rate code for 10% off of your stay.

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The DoubleTree by Hilton

The DoubleTree Hotel is a casually elegant hotel located on the Animas River in downtown Durango. It has an indoor pool, hot tub, and on-site restaurant. Please use this custom wedding link to see and book available rooms.

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Book with The Wedding Discount Here

The Rochester Hotel

The Rochester Hotel is a romantic boutique hotel located in downtown Durango. It is a historic landmark that blends history and contemporary elegance. This newly renovated property has 15 rooms and a beautiful bar and garden area on site.

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Outdoorsy Campground

For guests looking for a unique stay, this charming campground is perfectly situated between Downtown Durango and Flying B Ranch. Offering both RV sites and luxury glamping tents, it’s a peaceful escape along the scenic Pine River.

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Our Favorite Spots

Steamworks Brewing Company

One of Durango’s best restaurants, Steamworks has great food and a fun atmosphere. There is a great beer selection and a large menu with a variety of options. Located in downtown Durango and family friendly, this is a great stop for everyone.

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The Office Spiritorium

The Office is a historic cocktail lounge that offers craft cocktails along with live music from talented musicians.

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Derailed Pour House

Known for their chic cocktail bar, Derailed Pour House offers a variety of drinks and modern American cuisine.

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The Roost

The Roost offers a wide variety of appetizers, salads, sandwhiches, and entrees in a casual but elegant dining environment located in downtown.

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The Bookcase and Barber

Search for this speakeasy and you will find craft coktails and a moody cocktail lounge to enjoy a drink or 2.

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Things to Do

White Water Rafting on the Animas River

From outdoor enthused thrill seekers to multi-generational families looking for a fun activity to fill their trip itinerary, there is a white water rafting trip for all. Trip options range from a few hours to nearly a week with varying degrees of rapid intensities. The minimum age for white water rafting is 4 years and 35lbs. We have used the company Mild to Wild Rafting and definitely recommend them for a memorable Durango experience.

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Hike Animas Mountain

A popular and iconic trail in Durango, Animas Mountain has spectacular views and the main loop is easy to follow. The loop is a lollipop heading in a counter-clockwise direction. Hike up the trail for a few hundred yards from the parking area and take a right at the first trail junction, continuing to follow the loop counter-clockwise.

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Durango + Silverton Narrow Gauge Historic Train

The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad winds through spectacular and breathtaking canyons in the remote wilderness of the San Juan National Forest. Experience the same tracks that miners, cowboys, and settlers of the Old West took.

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Durango Hot Springs

Durango Hot Springs is located 8 miles north of downtown Durango and 15 miles south of Purgatory Ski Resort. Surrounded by mountain views, these natural mineral hot springs are the perfect place to relax. This newly renovated resort also offers massages and spa treatments.

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Purgatory Ski Resort

Purgatory Ski Resort offers many activities. In the summer they offer a mountain coaster, alpine slide, treasure panning, a scenic chairlift ride, and paddle boarding.

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