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.
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.
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.
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
Loved the river
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
Very good!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
It was very nice and accommodating.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The General Palmer Hotel
Hotel was great! Beautiful and clean on the inside. Chandler at the front desk was awesome! Free breakfast and free cookies was great as well. Great location. Great everything.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Durango Lodge
Very clean, great staff, super convenient to downtown.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Leland House Suites of Durango
Self check in was easy and there was Someone that greeted us to let us know to call if we needed anything. The couch was cozy with a nice throw blanket and I loved the little gas fireplace.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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, 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.
