Animas River District Travel Guide

Durango

Autumn sunrise at Crystal Lake - Million Dollar Highway - Colorado
Autumn sunrise at Crystal Lake - Million Dollar Highway - Colorado
The Animas River is perfect for a hot summer day! You can bring a tube and just float down or pick different parts of the river to take your raft into white waters!
Our journey on the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad was one of the best days of our Colorado road trip. With jaw-dropping vistas at every turn, it is one of the most scenic routes in the US. It's a must for every Colorado bucket list!

http://thetradingtravelers.com/traveling-through-time-on-the-narrow-gauge-railroad/
Our journey on the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad was one of the best days of our Colorado road trip. With jaw-dropping vistas at every turn, it is one of the most scenic routes in the US. It's a must for every Colorado bucket list!

http://thetradingtravelers.com/traveling-through-time-on-the-narrow-gauge-railroad/

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Animas River District

DoubleTree by Hilton Durango

DoubleTree by Hilton Durango

4 out of 5
501 Camino Del Rio Durango CO
The price is 3.103.528 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
3.103.528 ₫
3.558.194 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1111 Camino Del Rio Durango CO
The price is 2.464.029 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.464.029 ₫
2.955.530 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durango. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (660 reviews)
I liked the underground parking. Didn't have to freeze getting to and from the truck.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
Historic Strater Hotel

Historic Strater Hotel

3.5 out of 5
699 Main Ave Durango CO
Stay at this hotel in Durango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,102 reviews)
Staff were great, the room was clean and comfortable. The walls are paper thin and you could here people talking in the hall ways. They were cleaning up snow outside our window at 2 am so you could hear the loud trucks scrapping the snow and backing up. They also decided to pick up the trash bins ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Historic Strater Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango

2.5 out of 5
455 S Camino Del Rio Durango CO
The price is 1.752.749 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
1.752.749 ₫
2.009.526 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durango. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,273 reviews)
Everything Great !!

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

2.5 out of 5
400 E 2nd Ave Durango CO
The price is 2.693.726 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.693.726 ₫
3.088.388 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durango. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Helpful front desk. Nice breakfast ..hot tub and pool were great .

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
21636 Highway 160 West Durango CO
Fully refundable
The price is 2.380.502 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
2.380.502 ₫
2.729.245 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean spacious room, friendly staff. Enjoyed the creek next to the hotel.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Animas River District

Durango - Colorado

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.

Historic Downtown Durango
Durango and Silverton train

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.

North Main District
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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.

Sky Ridge
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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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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.

Durango West
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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.

Edgemont Ranch


Animas River District Travel Guide

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