For avid enthusiasts of outdoor sports, there's no place like Durango if you want to do hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hunting, fishing, kayaking, rafting and golfing. It's all quite well to work up an appetite because hunger pangs can be satisfactorily taken care of at The Palace Restaurant. This casually elegant, Western style eatery still bears the look of a gold prospector's haven, and everything on their modern menu is prepared fresh, using the best ingredients.

Sandwiches, soups and salads are the order of the day for lunch, while dinner begins with mussels steamed in herbed white wine broth, followed by a 12 oz. grilled New York strip steak. Chicken and dumplings served with cranberry compote is a long time favorite and among the delicious desserts, the chocolate bourbon pecan pie is irresistible. The global wine list is varied and offers a number of options for the laidback drinker or the connoisseur.