Animas River District Travel Guide
Durango
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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.
Things to do
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Durango ~ Mesa Verde Express Tour & Cliff Palace Ticket
Top hotels in Animas River District
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
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Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
Clean and very comfortable room. Great shower pressure. Good breakfast. Happy to see the water cooler near the lobby area so I could fill my refillable bottle.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Room was nice and shower was excellent. Breakfast was good with exception of the coffee. Overall an amazing value for the price
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
Beautiful hotel! Will definitely stay here again. Warm, welcoming staff and spotless rooms!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
I really love the fact that there is laundry and you can buy detergent for only a dollar.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Our room had pet accommodations so that was a huge plus, the room was pretty small and a little outdated but it was very clean and the beds were very comfortable including the pillows. The linens smelled cleaned (huge brownie points). We’ve stayed here before and we will definitely stay here again ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 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.
