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Historic Downtown Durango

Main St., Durango, CO
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Ranked #4 of 25 attractions in Durango
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Many of the original buildings constructed and used by the area's pioneers can be found in this interesting and charming section of town that includes... more » Owner description: Many of the original buildings constructed and used by the area's pioneers can be found in this interesting and charming section of town that includes the grand Strater Hotel, built in 1887 and still in operation today. « less
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Houston, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Fun shops but most on the "touristy" side. Favorite store was Termar but it has closed down. There is now a great little antique store in the same location.

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Cypress, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

So m any shops to visit from the tourist traps to great book stores, pubs and restaurants. The most common problem is finding and keeping a parking place.

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Phoenix
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

So many shops, restaurants and the people are very very friendly. Check out the architecture on some of the buildings.

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Dulce, NM
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

We go to Durango regularly, as we live fairly close. We always enjoy it! Downtown Durango has a distinct old west town feel, and is very visitor-friendly, with lots of cute shops, good restaurants and great scenery.

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Gainesville, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

We put our walking shoes on and love coming down here each vacation. Nice variety of shops and fantastic eateries. Try the 'On The Corner Cafe" for a mouthwatering lunch and "Diamond Bell Saloon" for dinner w/ live local entertainment nightly (loved their cobb salad) just to name a couple. The people are very nice everywhere you go. Lots to... More

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Alta Loma, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Very nice old town with lots of restaurants and shops. Be sure to visit the Durango Train Museum while you are there.

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Appomattox, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

The downtown area of Durango is a very nice quaint western mountain town. Their downtown area has a nice variety of shops and restaurants. The river runs not far behind Main Street where you can fish, canoe, raft or other outdoor adventures and they also have some beautiful parks. Its just a great town where everything is very convenient to... More

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San Francisco
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

We landed here on a road trip, and were pleasantly surprised. I wish we could have stayed longer and tried more of the excellent restaurants. Everyone was so friendly...in the stores, in the restaurants, and even on the streets.

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

A wonderful little town to walk up and down...great little shops and restaurants...wish we could have spent more time there...will be back.

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Napa, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Durango is a beautiful little town, set at the base of the Rocky Mountains. We enjoyed the shops and restaurants, and especially the Doubletree Hilton Hotel. It was a good base for sightseeing. It is only 40 miles from Mesa Verde National Park, and a perfect place to stay after a day of sightseeing.

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