Historic Downtown Durango
Durango
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 lively bars.
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.
Durango Arts Center
Enjoy a performance at Durango Arts Center, a popular theatre in Durango. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
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.
Things to do
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Durango
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Great room, restaurant and bar were fantastic
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
If you havnt stayed here yet you have to atleast once while visting Durango! All the rooms we have stayed in have been super cute and cozy. The shower is alittle small but that’s an old building for ya! Staff is super friendly and the parking included off main is pretty sweet. Being next to the track, ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Very clean and nice room. Helpful staff and good breakfast. We’ve stayed here before and would stay again.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The General Palmer Hotel
Breakfast really good. Parking excellent. Shopping seconds away.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Durango Lodge
Our stay at The Durango Lodge was great. We were only there for one night so did not experience the pool or breakfast but they looked nice. My favorite thing about the Durango Lodge is the location, it is close to everything so we walked all over downtown and didn't need to drive anywhere. Also, ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
Parking was very easy . My favorite was the patio with an amazing view.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
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, 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 Hillcrest Golf Club and Animas Mountain Trailhead.
