10 TOP Things to Do in Durango (2025 Activity Guide)

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

Durango - Purgatory featuring forest scenes, mountains and a river or creek

Durango - Purgatory which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

Durango - Purgatory which includes fall colors, mountains and tranquil scenes

Durango - Purgatory showing tranquil scenes, autumn leaves and forest scenes

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Purgatory Ski Area featuring mountains, a luxury hotel or resort and snow

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 and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

You can browse the exhibits at Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Durango. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Fort Lewis College

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Fort Lewis College during your stay in Durango. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Mercy Regional Medical Center

Though Mercy Regional Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Durango while you are here.

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.

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.

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.

San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office

After visiting San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Durango. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Henry Strater Theater

Get tickets for a show at Henry Strater Theater, a storied theater in Durango. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Areas of Durango

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

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.

Columbine Lake

While Columbine Lake might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Purgatory Resort and Lake of the Pines.

Serious Texas Bar-B-Que is the name of this place, and they mean it. Delicious sandwiches, ribs, or simply juicy meat by the pound at good prices, as well as access to hot or mild sauces for drowning it all. Family-friendly but they also carry a small selection of bottled beers.

North Main District

While visiting North Main District, you might make a stop by sights like Animas River and Durango Community Recreation Center.

Sky Ridge

Sky Ridge might not have many top sights, but Hillcrest Golf Club and Animas River are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Edgemont Ranch

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

Dalton Ranch

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

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