Historic Downtown Durango Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
You can browse the exhibits at Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Durango. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.
Animas River Trail
You can take time to visit Animas River Trail during your travels to Durango. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Purgatory Resort
Ski, sled and snowboard in winter and bike, hike and ride on horseback in summer at this resort in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.
Durango Area Tourism Office
After visiting Durango Area Tourism Office, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Durango. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
Durango Arts Center
Enjoy a performance at Durango Arts Center, a popular theatre in Durango. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
The Powerhouse
You can browse the exhibits at The Powerhouse, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Durango. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Durango
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Very impressed with his hotel! Staff was super friendly and rooms were spacious and very clean! Location is right on the river with historic charm!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
2 nice places to listen to music and eat a reasonably priced meal. The steakhouse is excellent food, but quite pricey. For those that want that, it's fine.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Rooms were okay maybe upgrade on the rooms and way too small and the pool had a film on top and didn’t look 👀 right and bubbly. Over all Durango was beautiful 😍
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The General Palmer Hotel
We had a nice trip overall, but to give our opinion my wife and I would rate this hotel at a solid 7.8 While it is a nice nostalgic old hotel there were a few things we were not thrilled about. We feel you should not put older guests on the second floor of The Palace side. There is no elevator and ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Durango Lodge
Great location, but they only gave us two towels and there was no maid service for our two night stay. There was no alarm clock. The breakfast selections were pretty weak. But again it was a great location
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
Good breakfast selection but uncomfortable bed.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Durango
Animas River District
While visiting Animas River District, you might make a stop by sights like Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas River Trail.
North Main District
If you're spending some time in North Main District, Animas River and Durango Community Recreation Center are top sights worth seeing.
Sky Ridge
While Sky Ridge may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hillcrest Golf Club and Animas River.
Turtle Lake
Though Turtle Lake may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hillcrest Golf Club and Animas River.
Durango West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Durango West and surrounding area, you can visit San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office and Ski Hesperus.
Edgemont Ranch
Though Edgemont Ranch may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hillcrest Golf Club and Animas Mountain Trailhead.
