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.
Sorrel Sky Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at Sorrel Sky Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Durango. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
Things to do
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Durango
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
"The food was horrible and terribly over priced. I fly for Southwest Airlines and have stayed at several different locations. This is by far, and we come here a lot, the food is worse than a one star restaurant. Small wine glasses in very poor taste. Unless you can fix your kitchen, food quality as ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
"Amazingly well maintained, historic property! Great location too! We were charged extra for “amenities” and I’m still not sure what those were. We still enjoyed our stay and were very comfortable."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
"The staff was amazing. Breakfast staff was fantastic, specifically nice lady host. Great location to downtown. Hotel is dated but still awesome. The pool area is very loud with no enforcement of excessive noise and yelling. We'd stay again."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The General Palmer Hotel
"Location was perfect - to close everything we wanted to o experience.. Chandler at the front desk was amazing. Highly recommend this hotel if you stay in Durango."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Durango Lodge
"The hotel was a great place to stay. Rooms were clean. The location was perfect as it was close to the train depot."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
"The hotel is within walking distance of downtown. First time in Durango and we absolutely love the area!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Durango
Columbine Lake
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Columbine Lake and surrounding area, you can visit Purgatory Resort and Electra Lake.
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.
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.
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.
