Curious how to live a more local life? These are our most commonly asked questions (and answers) on how to go local!

Q: I’m planning a wedding/special event here and would love to use local as much as possible. What are my options?

Planners:

Heirlooms Durango (970) 769-9019  

Caterers/Cakes:

Serious Delights Bakery (970) 403-1517

The Soup Palette (970) 259-4121

The Strater Hotel (970) 385-1887

The Yellow Carrot (970) 259-3773

Toast Mobile Lounge (970) 759-4144

Zia’s Taqueria (970) 247-1002

Adult Beverages:

6th Street Liquors (970) 259-1138

Pjs Gourmet Market (970) 247-0100

River Liquors (970) 375-0351

Star Liquors (970) 247-2258

Wagon Wheel Liquors (970) 247-1655

Photographers/videographers:

Handcrafted Video (970) 769-2652

Imagesmith (970) 799-1606

Kara Cavalaca Camera (970) 385-1920

Florists:

April’s Garden (800) 247-1634

Invitations:

Basin Printing and Imaging (970) 247-5212

Salons/Spas:

Bella Vie Salon and Spa (801) 671-6805

Spaaah Shop Day Spa (970) 375-1866

Rings:

Karyn Gabaldon Fine Arts (970) 247-9018

Lodging:

Apple Orchard Inn (970) 247-0751

Leland House Bed and Breakfast (970) 385-1920

Purgatory (970) 247-9000

The Rochester Hotel (970) 385-1920

The Strater Hotel (970) 247-4431

Rides:

Buckhorn Limousine (970) 769-0933

Q: What are my options for local doctors/alternative wellness?

Absolute Physical Therapy and Wellness (970) 764-4094

Advantage Physical Therapy and Wellness (970) 259-7829

Axis Health Care (970) 259-2162

Body Strategies (970) 799-1632

Four Corners Aesthetics and Women’s Health (970) 385-1745

Sage Mountain Health (970) 403-5406

San Juan Basin Health Department (970) 247-5702

San Juan Hand Therapy (970) 247-7711

Whole Health Family Medicine Clinic (970) 259-1971

Pediatrics:

Durango Kids Pediatric Dentistry (970) 259-0600

Pediatric Associates of Durango (970) 259-7337

Lab Work:

Cedar Diagnostics (970) 565-8482

Pharmacy:

Rivergate Pharmacy (970) 375-7711

Alternatives:

Durango Community Acupuncture (970) 247-8838

Durango Organics (970) 259-3674

Integrative Osteopathic Medicine (970) 764-4831

Kelly Wright, Certified Rolfer (970) 759-6115

Groundswell Acupuncture (970) 335-8554

Pamela Hatten, RN (970) 799-6999

PHD Advanced Nutrition (970) 764-4133

Thrive Chiropractic Studio (970) 259-0968

Tomsic Physical Therapy (970) 259-0574

Sante Alternative Wellness (970) 375-2837

Surya Health and Wellbeing (970) 382-8332

Q: I really need to get my car fixed. Where can I go locally?

Durango Car Care (970) 247-3989

Mountain Auto Care (970) 247-4040

Q: What are the local pet stores I can go to?

Happy Paws Pet Spa (970) 259-7917

Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats (970) 375-9700

Pet Haus (970) 259-2564

Q: I’m here to get outdoors! Where can I grab my gear?

2nd Ave Sports (970) 247-4511

4Corners Riversports 970) 259-3893

Backcountry Experience  (970) 247-5830

Durango Bike Company (855) 322-6502

Durango Cyclery (970) 247-0747

Durango Outdoor Exchange (970) 259-0171

Durango Running Company  (970) 764-4366

Mountain Bike Specialists (970) 247-4066

Ski Barn (970) 247-1923

Q: I want to try something new in town. Got any ideas?

Learn to fly a helicopter! Colorado Highland Helicopters (970) 259-1423

Learn something new! Durango Adult Education Center (970) 385-4354

Take a music lesson! iAM Music (970) 799-7450

Take a gardening class! Native Roots (970) 259-5111

Try horseback riding! Rapp Corral (970) 247-8454

Take an animation class! Rocky Mountain Animation Labs (970) 259-8445

Take a photography workshop! Scenic Aperture (970) 385-5853

Get flexible at yoga: Sweaty Buddha (970) 403-8885 and Yoga Durango (970) 403-8885

Q: I’m vegan in this meat-loving town! Where do I go for a night out to eat?

Check out this awesome guide by DGO Mag on eating vegan!

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