Columbine Lake Travel Guide

Durango

Popular places to visit

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Purgatory Ski Area featuring snow, a luxury hotel or resort and mountains

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.

Purgatory Resort

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.

Fort Lewis College

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.

Mercy Regional Medical Center

Cliffs at Tamarron

Play a round of golf at Cliffs at Tamarron and enjoy other activities in Durango such as skiing. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Cliffs at Tamarron

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.

Animas River Trail

Things to do

Durango: Round-Trip Train Ticket to Silverton

Durango: Round-Trip Train Ticket to Silverton

£221
per adult
Durango: Round-Trip Train Ticket to Silverton
Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle

£22
per traveller
Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Durango: Off-Road Jeep Rental with Maps and Recommendations

Durango: Off-Road Jeep Rental with Maps and Recommendations

£219
per traveller
Durango: Off-Road Jeep Rental with Maps and Recommendations
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

£13
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Durango: 4-Seat Polaris RZR XP 1000 Rental

Durango: 4-Seat Polaris RZR XP 1000 Rental

£284
per traveller
Durango: 4-Seat Polaris RZR XP 1000 Rental
Mesa Verde Express Tour With Tickets To Cliff Palace

Mesa Verde Express Tour With Tickets To Cliff Palace

£117
per adult
Mesa Verde Express Tour With Tickets To Cliff Palace
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Top hotels in Columbine Lake

Luxury Mountain Cabin overlooking Cascade Creek 7th nite FREE

Luxury Mountain Cabin overlooking Cascade Creek 7th nite FREE

Durango, CO
Stay at this cabin in Durango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Purgatory Resort and Lake of the Pines are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
Beautiful property in the San Juan Mountains!
"The property in Lake Purgatory drive was perfect for our vacation in July. There was a beautiful view of the mountains and hummingbirds that we enjoyed while relaxing on the back deck. Temperatures were perfect as it is about ten degrees cooler than the city of Durango. All of the accommodations ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Luxury Mountain Cabin overlooking Cascade Creek 7th nite FREE
Secluded Modern Home on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area

Secluded Modern Home on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area

Durango, CO
The price is £381 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£381
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Durango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Purgatory Resort and Lake of the Pines are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
"Beautiful secluded cabin close to the Purgatory ski area."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Secluded Modern Home on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area
Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin

Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin

Durango, CO
The price is £327 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£327
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Durango. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Purgatory Resort and Lake of the Pines are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"Cabin had all the comforts and more. Wonderfully clean. Well supplied, down to the details. Worth the hassle with some outdated codes and passwords. Katie was always very responsive and easy to communicate with."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin
Ultra Green Modern Mountain Home

Ultra Green Modern Mountain Home

Durango, CO
The price is £373 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£373
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Durango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Purgatory Resort and Lake of the Pines are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Wonderful property and wonderful host
"This property was wonderful and the host was great to deal with."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

Ultra Green Modern Mountain Home
Kendall Mountain Lodge

Kendall Mountain Lodge

2.5 out of 5
1025 Blair St, Silverton, CO
The price is £82 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£82
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Silverton Railroad Depot and Fetch's Mining ...
7.4/10 Good! (213 reviews)
"Everything was excellent except no A/C, but opening the windows at night help with the stuffiness"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Kendall Mountain Lodge
The Avon

The Avon

2.5 out of 5
144 E 10th St., Silverton, CO
The price is £85 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£85
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a conference centre. Popular attractions Silverton Railroad Depot and Fetch's Mining & ...
9/10 Wonderful! (260 reviews)
"Would stay at the Avon again! It was nice meeting new people / through hikers!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

The Avon
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Other neighbourhoods around Columbine Lake

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The Ranch

The Ranch might not have many top sights, but Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Durango Hot Springs Spa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Ranch
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Dalton Ranch

If you're spending some time in Dalton Ranch, Animas River and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Dalton Ranch
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Aspen Trails

While there might not be top attractions in Aspen Trails, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lemon Reservoir and Horse Thief Park.

Aspen Trails
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Los Ranchitos Estates

You might consider checking out Lemon Reservoir while you're exploring Los Ranchitos Estates and the larger Durango area.

Los Ranchitos Estates
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Durango Hills

Durango Hills might not have many top sights, but Animas Mountain Trailhead and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Durango Hills
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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.

Turtle Lake

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