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 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 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.
Sorrel Sky Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at Sorrel Sky Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Durango. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its 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.
Activities
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Durango Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Greaat
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
Couldn't find the hot tub. Staff was good. Room wasn't special. Shower was to small and shower head wouldn't move far enough to hit correctly. Meatloaf was good at Belle. Old school charm. I stayed at Rm414.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Super clean, pretty, balcony, happy hour, great pool and hot tub, best breakfast ever.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
Brand new hotel. Room was clean, beds were comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful especially navigating where to go in town. Walking distance to downtown.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The General Palmer Hotel
Loved the location and the classiness of the main hotel. Unfortunately, we booked a room in the adjacent "Wing" structure. The room was very nice, but it was a direct outside access room and the temperatures were in the single digits that night so it was extremely cold in the room, even with the ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Leland House Suites of Durango
Great location - staff was extremely helpful in making us comfortable!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
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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.
