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 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 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
Guided Fly Fishing Float Trip | San Juan River
From Durango: Mesa Verde National Park Private Tour w/Lunch
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Durango
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
The lady that checked us in at almost midnight was not welcoming. We’d been driving for 8 hours, get the hotel, and the few ladies that were there chit chatting completely ignored us, once we were finally acknowledged the lady said “Do you ladies need something?” That’s very unwelcoming, and extremely ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
I very much enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Wonderful property. Friendly staff, room large, quiet and comfortable. Breakfast good.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
Clean and very comfortable room. Great shower pressure. Good breakfast. Happy to see the water cooler near the lobby area so I could fill my refillable bottle.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The General Palmer Hotel
Amazing staff, historic gem, very nice and clean!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Leland House Suites of Durango
Great location - staff was extremely helpful in making us comfortable!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
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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, 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 Ski Hesperus.
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.
