"Staying downtown, I liked the historic Strater Hotel (1887) with 88 Victorian-decor guest rooms; it’s close to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad launch and within walking distance of the city’s best bars and restaurants." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines