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 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 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
Our pick of the best Animas River District Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
No working toilet, no phone working in room.. told to use our own.. like what! No towels said to use app.. again what?!! No person on site to fix toilet. Did not tell us underground parking in demolition.. needless to say we left to another hotel. Do better Holiday Inn. Also get a friendly desk attendant. ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
The suite was clean and looked exactly like the pictures. The comfortable bed and nice pillows were great for a good night's sleep. The gentlemen who checked us in was very friendly and helpful. One elevator was out of service, so that could have bothersome for some guests.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
This is a fantastic historic hotel in Downtown Durango.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
perfect stay except for one little thing. I stayed in rom 105, which is great UNLESS someone wants to use the bathroom in Room 205. WOW the floor squeaked with every step!!!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
The staff is always super nice and welcoming, I did have a weird situation happen in my room where after it got cleaned in came in and found one of my earrrings that before i left was zipped in my jewlery box and when i came back it was in the toilet. ALso there isnt locks on the door on any of the ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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, 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.
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.
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 Historic Tram Park.
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.
