Durango, a Cultural Hub

Engineer Mountain, Spring 2019, Durango, Co Valley, North of Durango, Co, Fall 2018

Durango, as a cultural hub in the corner of Southwest Colorado is quintessential to small town mountain living. The artisan restaurants, the unlimited access to outdoor activities, and of course, the ease of sitting by the river and enjoying a beer at one of the many microbreweries, all speak to allure that attracts tourists and holds locals here. Magic is around every winding hill in Durango.

 

Admittedly, the urban amenities are few and far between. Many 20-somethings in Durango will argue we are in need of a few more places to shop, a Whole Foods, or at the bare minimum, a restaurant that’s open later than 9pm. For such a beer-driven town, where are the late night munchies?

 

While we may not have opulent grocery stores or shopping malls, there are still many pursuits worth checking out. Geographically and by choice, Durango is distanced from city life. Traveling by car will take 3.5 hours to reach any interstate and with that we are provided a freedom many city dwellers never get to experience.

 

So while we are far from city life, here are a couple things you can check out this springtime,

Conundrum Escape Rooms/Four Leaves Winery Wine Night Game Night

Conundrum Escape Rooms hosts a wine night – game night every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Four Leaves Winery. They bring an assortment of games, ranging from Catan to Ticket to Ride, to Crabs Adjust Humidity. The games are free to play, along with any instruction you need to learn. Just grab a glass Four Leaves wine, and enjoy!

 

https://www.durangoescaperooms.co/

736 Main Ave #100, Durango, CO 81301

 

https://fourleaveswinery.com/

528 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301

 

Rice Monkeys $5 Hot Sake Special

Rice Monkeys may just be the most underrated restaurant in Durango. The traditional Vietnamese pho is impeccable, and the friendly sushi chefs are generous and always willing for some fun banter while you try their $5 hot sake special for the duration of springtime.

 

https://www.ricemonkeysdurango.com/

1050 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301

 

The Roost Bar n’ Grille Trivia

Every Tuesday night, you can find this well-organized trivia event at The Roost. The theme element is a game changer when it comes to attending trivia here. Their chocolate cake is awesome, too!

 

128 E College Dr, Durango, CO 81301

 

Studio & Gallery Opening:

Tim Kapustka’s Garage Sale

Friday, May 10, 2019 5:00 PM

Saturday, May 18, 2019 6:00 PM

 

If you’ve been to Studio &, you know you’re in for a treat. Their art is welcoming and warm, along with the staff. No person is out of place in this gallery. As a studio and a gallery, the gallery openings are an experience. The art, wine, and heur d’oeuvres are a great place to start out your weekend evening.

 

https://www.anddurango.com/

1027 Main Ave, Durango, Co 81301

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