Durango West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Durango West
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Durango West Hotel Deals
Serene 4-bedroom house in Durango
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Very good
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
Staff were great, the room was clean and comfortable. The walls are paper thin and you could here people talking in the hall ways. They were cleaning up snow outside our window at 2 am so you could hear the loud trucks scrapping the snow and backing up. They also decided to pick up the trash bins ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Everything Great !!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Great service in the front looking forward to going back !!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
Clean spacious room, friendly staff. Enjoyed the creek next to the hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Durango West
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
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, Durango Community Recreation Center and Animas River are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
