Valentine's Day in Durango: Mountain Romance Done Right
If you're looking for a Valentine's Day that doesn't involve a crowded chain restaurant and a prix fixe menu you don't want, come to Durango. Romance in a mountain town is easy and authentic.
The Day
Ski together at Purgatory. There's something romantic about sharing a chairlift — just the two of you, mountains everywhere, nobody's phone ringing. Take a long lunch at the base area and watch the sun move across the peaks.
Or skip skiing entirely and drive the Million Dollar Highway to Ouray for hot springs. A couples soak in natural hot water surrounded by snow-covered peaks is about as romantic as it gets.
The Dinner
The Ore House is the classic Valentine's dinner spot — steak, wine, candlelight (metaphorically), and a genuine mountain steakhouse atmosphere.
East by Southwest is the more adventurous choice — sushi, creative cocktails, and a more intimate setting.
Make reservations early. Valentine's Day is one of the busiest dinner nights of the year in any town.
The Evening
Walk Main Avenue after dinner. The town is quiet and beautiful at night in winter, especially with fresh snow. Then head back to the townhome for the hot tub. Soaking in hot water under a sky full of stars at 9,000 feet — that's the real Valentine's gift.
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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