Animas River District Travel Guide

Durango

A lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees and mountains.
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A steam locomotive pulling yellow passenger cars through a mountainous area with rocky terrain and dense forests.
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Stay near popular Animas River District attractions

Animas River Trail

9.4/10 (375 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

฿569
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

฿569
per traveller
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
La Plata Canyon Jeep Tour, Waterfall's & Views ~ Half Day

La Plata Canyon Jeep Tour, Waterfall's & Views ~ Half Day

฿4,318
per adult
La Plata Canyon Jeep Tour, Waterfall's & Views ~ Half Day
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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 ฿8,249 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿8,249
฿9,458 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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! (1,003 reviews)
"We had a great stay at the Doubletree with our kids and two dogs. The staff were so for salt and the property was amazing."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 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 ฿6,582 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿6,582
฿7,715 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (733 reviews)
"Loved this hotel & can’t beat the location. Only complaint was pool was broken while we were there."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 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 ฿5,074 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,074
฿5,817 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (2,352 reviews)
"Clean and easy accessible to all locations"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 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 ฿6,546 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿6,546
฿7,505 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast was great! The room was nice but it was weird to have glass doors that you could see through for the room."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Historic Strater Hotel

Historic Strater Hotel

3.5 out of 5
699 Main Ave Durango CO
The price is ฿7,526 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿7,526
฿9,290 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,108 reviews)
"I’m"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Historic Strater Hotel
Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango

Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango

2.5 out of 5
3030 Main Ave Durango CO
The price is ฿5,170 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿5,170
฿5,927 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Durango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango
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Where to stay in Animas River District

Find the best Animas River District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Columbine Lake

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Columbine Lake and surrounding area, you can visit Purgatory Resort and Electra Lake.

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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.

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 Ski Hesperus.

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.

Animas River District Travel Guide