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 ₹10,491 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹10,491
₹12,028 total
22 Mar - 23 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! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent hotel! Recommend this hotel

Reviewed on 11 Mar 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 ₹10,007 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
₹10,007
₹11,932 total
25 Mar - 26 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! (664 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango

2.5 out of 5
455 S Camino Del Rio Durango CO
The price is ₹6,165 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹6,165
₹7,068 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (2,289 reviews)
No WiFi the first day. Sink stopper not working. Otherwise pretty good.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
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! (1,108 reviews)
Couldn't find the hot tub. Staff was good. Room wasn't special. Shower was to small and shower head wouldn't move far enough to hit correctly. Meatloaf was good at Belle. Old school charm. I stayed at Rm414.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Historic Strater Hotel
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
The price is ₹8,896 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹8,896
₹10,200 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! (1,007 reviews)
Everything was as expected. Did not pay the extra for breakfast. Shocked they charged for what is normally free. Nothing extra or exceptional was offered.,

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
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 ₹9,842 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹9,842
₹11,284 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,007 reviews)
Great room

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
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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