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The Perfect Fall Family Weekend in Durango

The Perfect Fall Family Weekend in Durango

ByCraig Pretzinger
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Fall is one of the best times to bring the family to Durango. The crowds have thinned, the colors are stunning, and the pace of the town slows to something that actually feels like a vacation.

Saturday

Morning: Drive up US-550 toward Silverton through the fall colors. Stop at pullouts for photos. The kids won't care about the aspens, but they'll love throwing rocks at every stream crossing.

Lunch: Grab lunch in Silverton or head back to Durango for Zia Taqueria.

Afternoon: Visit Trimble Hot Springs (10 minutes north of Durango). The warm pools are a hit with kids, and the mountain views keep the adults happy.

Dinner: Serious Texas BBQ — kid-friendly, casual, and the ribs are legit.

Sunday

Morning: Hike Purgatory Flats Trail — flat, easy, and beautiful. The creek is fun for kids to explore.

Lunch: Oscar's Cafe for the best breakfast burritos in town (yes, at lunchtime).

Afternoon: Walk downtown Durango. Hit the train depot to see the locomotives. Browse the candy shop. Get ice cream.

Tips

Layers are critical — fall mornings are cold, afternoons are warm. Bring binoculars for wildlife (elk are active in fall). Book a townhome with a hot tub for the ultimate end-of-day reward.

Our townhome Timberline is right across from Purgatory — three bedrooms, a hot tub, a fireplace, and a free shuttle to the lift.

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