Columbine Lake Travel Guide
Durango
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Cliffs at Tamarron
Play a round of golf at Cliffs at Tamarron and enjoy other activities in Durango such as skiing. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Durango Community Recreation Center
Durango Community Recreation Center is just one of the places to see in Durango, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Top hotels in Columbine Lake
Altus Lodge
Spotless room, very comfy and super easy check in! Loved our room with thoughtful amenities like robes, makings for s’mores and extra shelves in bathroom for holding toiletries. Very impressed with room and would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Avon
We just love this spot, with the convenience of the location to all the cool setups inside the hotel and the great deck!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Kendall Mountain Lodge
Beautiful mountains and views.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
The Bent Elbow Hotel
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Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Triangle Motel
As everything in Silverton continues to grow more and more expensive, especially lodging, The Triangle offers good, clean, and convenient lodging for travelers staying in Silverton. While there are no frills and the building and rooms are a little long in the tooth, the price is right, the rooms ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
The Wyman Hotel
The Wyman Hotel was a wonderful surprise — quiet, stylish, and so comfortable. We visited in the off-season when most businesses were closed until May/June 2026, which made the town calm and relaxing. A few nearby restaurants and bars were open after dark, which was perfect. Our room was cozy yet ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Columbine Lake
The Ranch
The Ranch might not have many top sights, but Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Durango Hot Springs Spa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dalton Ranch
If you're spending some time in Dalton Ranch, Animas River and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Aspen Trails
While there might not be top attractions in Aspen Trails, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lemon Reservoir and Horse Thief Park.
Los Ranchitos Estates
You might consider checking out Lemon Reservoir while you're exploring Los Ranchitos Estates and the larger Durango area.
Durango Hills
Durango Hills might not have many top sights, but Animas Mountain Trailhead and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
