Animas River District Travel Guide
Durango
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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 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 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
Guided Fly Fishing Float Trip | San Juan River
From Durango: Mesa Verde National Park Private Tour w/Lunch
Top hotels in Animas River District
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Everything wad great
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
Most comfortable bed on the whole trip, breakfast was great
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Great place, friendly and comfortable
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
Nice hotel close to everything. The rooms/shower are a little small but thats to be expected in a historical hotel. Love that there is a bar and restaurant right downstairs. Free eaay parking. We would stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
Room was nice and clean staff was very friendly and amenities were great
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
The pool and hot tub in the atrium create a lot of noise. The air conditioner sounded like a jet engine. This hotel is a bit dated, but ok overall.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 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, 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 Animas River and San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office.
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.
