Historic Downtown Durango Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Downtown Durango
Popular places to visit
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a popular museum in Durango with a story of its own. 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.
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.
Activities
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Durango Rafting - Half Day Family Friendly Trip
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Durango Colorado - Rafting 1/4 Day
Durango 1/4 Day Kayaking Trip - Lower Animas River
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Durango Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
"Clean hotel and staff very friendly!"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
"Lots of things and rooms to check out. They had live music in two rooms at the same time"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
"Wonderful experience. Incredibly friendly staff and great room service."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
The General Palmer Hotel
"Great location, good parking but not a great value. The sheets were stiff and pillows weren't comfortable."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Durango Lodge
"The beds were very comfortable. The hot tub was not in service. The staff members were helpful. We were thrilled with to short walk to the train station."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
"Staff was fantastic. The the room was very nice and very clean."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Our guide on 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 Lake of the Pines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Historic Downtown Durango Travel Guide
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