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
Hit the slopes at Purgatory Resort, a top ski area in Durango. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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.
Top hotels in Animas River District

DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Very good
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
I liked the underground parking. Didn't have to freeze getting to and from the truck.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Historic Strater Hotel
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

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Everything Great !!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Helpful front desk. Nice breakfast ..hot tub and pool were great .
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
Clean spacious room, friendly staff. Enjoyed the creek next to the hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 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, 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.
