Welcome to Downtown Durango

How to describe Downtown Durango? Marketing professionals have long sought a clever phrase incorporating terms shared by guests – charming, vibrant, “fun.” The resonating word, however, which perhaps most aptly describes Durango’s appeal is “real.” Durango is a “real” town. Simply stroll down Main Ave. or relax in a coffee house or local brewpub and you’ll feel the energy. Though Durango has all the beauty and activities of mountain resort towns across the West, this is a place where people truly do live – and love it.

Since its founding in 1880 by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, citizens have successfully woven eclectic threads into a special tapestry, and in the Historic Downtown, this tapestry is discovered at every turn. From unique, world class restaurants and dozens of one-of-a-kind retailers, to quintessential Durango events that celebrate the diversity of the region, Historic Downtown Durango offers up a magic that inspires artists and musicians, fuels pride in its residents and leaves visitors contemplating their future move to this very special place.