If you are reading about Durango and The Strater, you are probably considering a visit or already have one planned. We’re very glad about that. Durango and Southwest Colorado is full of adventure and history. We are here to share information and provide local insights to get you jazzed about your trip. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call! (970) 247.4431. Remember to always book your hotel guest room direct!
STRATER HOTEL BLOG
WE KNOW DURANGO! AFTERALL, WE'VE BEEN HERE SINCE 1887!
A Rockin’ Snowdown
You may feel like Durango’s winter will never end. Each day is colder than the next, and most of us are finding ourselves stuck inside. Luckily Durango has a massive party to get us out of our winter funk, and that’s Snowdown. Snowdown has been around since 1979 and was thought of by John Murrah […]
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A weekend of meditation, yoga poses, and sound healing
Be in the “wellness” of things People want to be healthier these days because it feels better and because they want to live longer. This is why the health and wellness industry is booming. So everywhere you look, there’s another beach yoga retreat with meditation, healing, and of course margaritas. But an overly expensive flight […]
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Happy Birthday Strater!
The Strater Hotel is turning 132! When the hotel was built in 1887, she was the largest building in Durango for years to come. Today, the Strater Hotel is still a staple in the heart of Southwest Colorado. About 1.7 million people have stayed in these walls over the years, and even more, have just […]
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Autumn Advance Accommodations: Fall Vacation
Fall in Durango is like the first sip of coffee in the morning, a big piece of cake on your birthday, or that glass of wine after a long day of work. When you experience southwest Colorado while the leaves are changing, and the air is cool and crisp, you start to appreciate everything so […]
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Skiing and Winter Activities in Durango
Durango, Colorado, surrounded by the beautiful San Juan Mountains is the best hub for all of your winter adventures. With three ski resorts, Nordic skiing and winter fat biking within a 30 mile radius, all athletic ability levels can enjoy the outdoors from the Southwest corner of Colorado. Durango is home to Purgatory Ski Resort, […]
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Summer
Well, what can we say. Summer is vacation time by just about everyone’s standards. And there is SOOOO much to do in Durango and Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners that we’re not even sure where to start. But here we go. Ride the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Train from Durango to Silverton…a 50 mile trip […]
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FALL
Think of Fall in Colorado and you’ll think of golden aspen trees and leaf peeping in the mountains. Long drives, horseback, and hikes and the Fall Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Train are the best way to witness what the paint-by-number fall of southwest Colorado. The Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train is perfect this time of year. […]
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WINTER
Skiing is the first order of business and Purgatory Ski Resort is the place. Just north of town in the San Juan Mountains, you’ll find this gem of a downhill area with trails for all abilities. There’s a nordic ski area across the valley from Purgatory, and there are Snow Cat and other backcountry options […]
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