John & Toshiko's Guidebook
Food scene
Himalayan Kitchen
992 Main AveLove the low key atmosphere here AND we love their unique food!
Japanese reataurant....Toshiko is Japanese so she is happy with the menus there. Not Japan, but pretty darn good. Dont forget the edemame (garlic)! Takoyaki was great too.
26 locals recommend
Pop Sushi
42 Co Rd 250Japanese reataurant....Toshiko is Japanese so she is happy with the menus there. Not Japan, but pretty darn good. Dont forget the edemame (garlic)! Takoyaki was great too.
Close by. Tell them to hold the salt (unless you like salt!) Nice small outdoor and indoor countryside setting. They have their own cattle too.
35 locals recommend
James Ranch Grill
33846 US Hwy 550Close by. Tell them to hold the salt (unless you like salt!) Nice small outdoor and indoor countryside setting. They have their own cattle too.
About 1/2 mile from our airbnb. Drive straight across HWY 550 and you see it on the right and you leave our airbnb. Remember, they serve only breakfast and lunch.
12 locals recommend
Hermosa Creek Grill
32223 US-550About 1/2 mile from our airbnb. Drive straight across HWY 550 and you see it on the right and you leave our airbnb. Remember, they serve only breakfast and lunch.
Nayarit Restaurant
GREAT MEXICAN FOOD. GREAT SERVICE!
City/town information
If you go to old town ( about 15 minutes away), just park and walk.....lots of food and quaint shops. Don't let husbands into the fishing stores if they like fishing. Anyone not into fishing will be having a long wait.....great fun!
91 locals recommend
Durango
If you go to old town ( about 15 minutes away), just park and walk.....lots of food and quaint shops. Don't let husbands into the fishing stores if they like fishing. Anyone not into fishing will be having a long wait.....great fun!
Sightseeing
This is about 48 miles from downtown, Durango. A great place to visit if you want some amazing history!
276 locals recommend
Mesa Verde National Park
This is about 48 miles from downtown, Durango. A great place to visit if you want some amazing history!
What a drive and view....dring plenty of water to keep a headache away if you are prone to altitude sickness.
13 locals recommend
Million Dollar Highway, Ride Across America
U.S. 550What a drive and view....dring plenty of water to keep a headache away if you are prone to altitude sickness.
Feed the trout being raised here, Enjoy the walk along the Animas River, or visit the wildlife museum.
Durango Wildlife Museum
151 E 16th StFeed the trout being raised here, Enjoy the walk along the Animas River, or visit the wildlife museum.
This is a very scenic drive from our Airbnb to Silverton. Enjoy the drive. VERY SCENIC!
Just drive up HWY 550 and you will get there. Have a lunch and drive back.....
77 locals recommend
Silverton
This is a very scenic drive from our Airbnb to Silverton. Enjoy the drive. VERY SCENIC!
Just drive up HWY 550 and you will get there. Have a lunch and drive back.....
Vallecito Reservoir
Great spot, great fishing too!
Honeyville
33633 US-550Great place nearby for gifts and great honey!
Activities and Hikes
SKI all you want. This place is good for beginners and advanced. You may also take lessons! Food available at the resort. Buy tickets online if you do not want to stop at the office.
150 locals recommend
Purgatory Sports
93 Skier PlSKI all you want. This place is good for beginners and advanced. You may also take lessons! Food available at the resort. Buy tickets online if you do not want to stop at the office.
here is a link to this Hike.....Its about 30 minutes away from our airbnb
https://www.summitpost.org/peak-13510-ft-red-mtn-pass/859535
13 locals recommend
Red Mountain Pass
here is a link to this Hike.....Its about 30 minutes away from our airbnb
https://www.summitpost.org/peak-13510-ft-red-mtn-pass/859535
Animas River Trail
Animas River TrailA really nice gentle walk along the Animas River in town.
Easy access hike about 30 minutes away. You can camp behing Purgatory Resort in the campgrounds.
Purgatory Flats Trail
Purgatory Flats TrailEasy access hike about 30 minutes away. You can camp behing Purgatory Resort in the campgrounds.
You can also try Mild to Wild Rafting in Durango. This on is smaller but call ahead because they get busy!
Durango Rafting Company
305 S Camino Del RioYou can also try Mild to Wild Rafting in Durango. This on is smaller but call ahead because they get busy!
Durango Hot Spring and Spa
This has recently been redone. Nice and clean and perfect way to relax!
Here is the Link:
https://durangohotspringsresortandspa.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj9Pynb6t9gIVwx-tBh2oCgn7EAAYASAAEgI7-_D_BwE
68 locals recommend
Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs
6475 Co Rd 203This has recently been redone. Nice and clean and perfect way to relax!
Here is the Link:
https://durangohotspringsresortandspa.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj9Pynb6t9gIVwx-tBh2oCgn7EAAYASAAEgI7-_D_BwE
Train Ride and Museum
this one is a must if you want to see SW Colorado on this historic train ride.
9 locals recommend
DSNGRR train station
479 Main Avethis one is a must if you want to see SW Colorado on this historic train ride.