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Durango

Popular places to visit

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Purgatory Ski Area featuring snow, a luxury hotel or resort and mountains

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.

Purgatory Resort

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.

Fort Lewis College

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.

Mercy Regional Medical Center

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.

Animas River Trail

Cliffs at Tamarron

Play a round of golf at Cliffs at Tamarron and enjoy other activities in Durango such as skiing. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Cliffs at Tamarron

Things to do

Cliff Palace - Mesa Verde's Largest Site

Mesa Verde Highlights Tour

฿4,504
per adult
Mesa Verde Highlights Tour
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

฿468
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

฿551
per traveller
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Turtle Lake

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
2.5 out of 5
455 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO
The price is ฿5,426 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿5,426
฿6,167 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,888 reviews)
"Nice room, clean, reasonable price. Breakfast was good except for the coffee. (It was awful)"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

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 ฿6,356 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿6,356
฿7,224 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great room with a comfortable bed. Air conditioning was great and acted like a sound machine as well."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Adventure Inn Durango
Adventure Inn Durango
2.5 out of 5
3515 Main Avenue, Durango, CO
The price is ฿3,586 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿3,586
฿4,075 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Durango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Just stopping through on our way home. Friendly staff and clean rooms. Nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Adventure Inn Durango
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Durango
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Durango
2 out of 5
2002 Main Avenue, Durango, CO
The price is ฿3,064 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,064
฿3,482 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Durango. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Spacious and clean at a very reasonable price. Had its own parking space. Will be using this place again and very soon. Thank you."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Durango
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 ฿6,458 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
฿6,458
฿7,553 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Durango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean. Quite. Obersized parking area. Pet friendly and connects to the off leash lap. Great location just outside of town."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
Historic Strater Hotel
Historic Strater Hotel
3.5 out of 5
699 Main Ave, Durango, CO
Stay at this 3.5-star 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,031 reviews)
"Time traveled back to late 1800s."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Turtle Lake

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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.

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 Animas River.

Sky Ridge
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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.

Animas River District
Durango - Purgatory which includes a city, street scenes and night scenes

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 Henry Strater Theater or Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Durango
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Dalton Ranch

If you're spending some time in Dalton Ranch, Animas River and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Dalton Ranch
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Durango Hills

Durango Hills might not have many top sights, but Animas Mountain Trailhead and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Durango Hills

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