Animas River District Travel Guide
Durango
Visit Animas River District
Popular places to visit
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 top-notch restaurants.
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 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.
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.
Fort Lewis College
Explore the campus of Fort Lewis College during your visit to Durango. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Mercy Regional Medical Center
If Mercy Regional Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Durango.
Things to do
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Top hotels in Animas River District
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Staff was courteous, clean room! Great location if doing the silverton train ride
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
All good
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
Extraordinary hotel ...well managed, super clean everywhere, happy staff throughout.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Nice location. Room was clean. Staff were friendly.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
Room very clean. Staff all the way around excellent. The staff at front desk was above excellent. Kind, helpful, and fun.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Very nice spacious room. Nice pool area and hot tub. Drink coupons for happy hour an added plus!! Breakfast was also excellent. Staff very accommodating.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Animas River District
Historic Downtown Durango
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Durango. A stop by Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad or Animas River Trail might round out your trip.
North Main District
If you're spending some time in North Main District, Durango Community Recreation Center and Animas River 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 Durango Community Recreation Center.
Turtle Lake
Though Turtle Lake may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durango Community Recreation Center 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 Historic Tram Park.
Edgemont Ranch
Though Edgemont Ranch may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durango Community Recreation Center and Hillcrest Golf Club.
