Animas River District Travel Guide
Durango
Visit Animas River District
Stay near popular Animas River District attractions
Things to do
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Animas River District
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG
"The room was clean. Parking is available at $5 per day and the staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast is included and great!"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Historic Strater Hotel
"Great location and beautiful historic hotel with so much interesting memorabilia. Unfortunately, our checkin lady wasn’t very helpful and didn’t tell us there were tours of the hotel to learn the history —would have enjoyed that. Rooms are plenty big for an old hotel and cutely decorated. Fun bar ..."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango
"Overall, a great stay."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Where to stay in 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.
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.
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 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 Ski Hesperus.
