Historic Downtown Durango Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Downtown Durango
Popular places to visit
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 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 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.
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.
Activities
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Durango Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Everything wad great
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
Nice hotel close to everything. The rooms/shower are a little small but thats to be expected in a historical hotel. Love that there is a bar and restaurant right downstairs. Free eaay parking. We would stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
The pool and hot tub in the atrium create a lot of noise. The air conditioner sounded like a jet engine. This hotel is a bit dated, but ok overall.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The General Palmer Hotel
Outstanding
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
Most comfortable bed on the whole trip, breakfast was great
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Durango Lodge
Nice helpful staff. Super easy for dogs a nice areas and nieighboorhoods to walk. Clean room and great location.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Durango
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.
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 Hillcrest Golf Club and Animas Mountain Trailhead.
