Animas River District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Animas River District
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Durango ~ La Plata Canyon Half-Day Jeep Tour
Our pick of the best Animas River District Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Clean. Nice. Friendly. Helpful
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
Breakfast great. Room very clean. Didn’t care for the bed pillows. Highway noisy from my room.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Everything was great.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
Excellent staff, live music, comfortable beds. Will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
Room was nice and clean staff was very friendly and amenities were great
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Adventure Inn Durango
Great hotel with a wonderful hot tub at an affordable price.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Animas River District
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, Animas River and Durango Community Recreation Center 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 Animas River.
Turtle Lake
Though Turtle Lake may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Animas River and San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office.
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.
