Durango

Nestled in the Animas River Valley amidst the San Juan Mountains, Durango is an outdoor playground with a rich Old West history. Visitors can ride the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, enjoy world-class mountain biking, rafting, and explore a charming historic downtown. It's an ideal spot for adventure and history buffs.

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Parks
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Fassbinder Park

Shady neighborhood park in Durango with a playground, picnic tables, and restrooms, perfect for family relaxation.

Water Sports
Outdoors
Parks
Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area

Popular recreation area on a large reservoir near Durango, offering motorized and non-motorized boating, swimming beach, and fishing.

Parks
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Brookside Park

Hidden gem park in Durango with a playground, picnic tables, and a peaceful creek setting, ideal for school-age children.

Hiking
Outdoors
Nature & Wildlife
Junction Creek Trail

Popular multi-use trail near Durango providing access to the Weminuche Wilderness, ideal for hiking, biking, and backpacking.

Parks
Outdoors
Hiking
Rotary Park

Community park in Durango with picnic areas, restrooms, and direct access to the Animas River Trail, suitable for dog walking.

Sports
Parks
Outdoors
Smith Sports Complex

A multi-use sports complex in Durango near Fort Lewis College, featuring fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

Parks
Outdoors
Water Sports
Dallabetta Park

Serene riverside park in Durango with picnic areas, fishing access, and a boat launch for water activities on the Animas River.

Parks
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Animas City Park

Riverside park in Durango with playgrounds, picnic areas, and direct access to the Animas River Trail for walking and biking.

Parks
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Schneider Park

Durango park with inclusive playgrounds, splash pad, picnic areas, and river access, focusing on accessibility for all.

Parks
Kid-Friendly
Outdoors
Santa Rita Park

Popular Durango park along the Animas River with playgrounds, a dog park, and river access for tubing and paddle sports.

Experiences
Nature & Wildlife
Technology
Fort Lewis College Observatory

An academic observatory near Durango that welcomes the public for special viewing events.

Health and Wellness
Sports
Kid-Friendly
Durango Community Recreation Center

Durango recreation center with diverse amenities

Farmers' Markets
Shopping
Breweries, Distilleries, & Food Halls
Durango Farmers Market

Year-round market in Durango

Outdoors
Hiking
Kid-Friendly
Animas River Trail

Urban river trail for walking and biking

Museum, Zoos, & Art
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum

Railroad history with train rides

Museum, Zoos, & Art
Animas Museum

Local history in a historic schoolhouse

Shopping
Breweries, Distilleries, & Food Halls
Historical Landmarks
Downtown Durango Shopping District

Historic shopping area with local shops and galleries.

Outdoors
Summer Activities
Durango Adventure Rentals

ATV, UTV, Slingshot rentals in Bayfield

Outdoors
Summer Activities
Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals

ATV and UTV rentals near Durango

Outdoors
Experiences
Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours

Jeep rentals for off-road exploration in Durango

Outdoors
Experiences
Outlaw Rivers & Jeep Tours

Jeep and ATV tours in Durango

Outdoors
Experiences
Colorado Outback Adventures

Rafting, Jeep, UTV/ATV tours and rentals in Durango

Health and Wellness
Outdoors
Experiences
Overlook Hot Springs

Indoor tubs and rooftop pools with mountain views

Health and Wellness
Outdoors
Experiences
Healing Waters Resort & Spa

Budget-friendly with main pool and soaking tubs

Summer Activities
Outdoors
Durango Alpine Slide

Summer alpine slide at Purgatory Resort.