The Durango area offers western, archeological, historic and Native American vacation experiences.

The town is surrounded by mountains and has the Animas River flowing through it, so there are many outdoor activities to be enjoyed in the area, even within the city limits. Hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and rafting are extremely popular, and hard-core enthusiasts partake all year. In the winter, Durango has easy access to five major ski areas.

One of the big recreational attractions in the area is Vallecito Lake. The lake offers all the opportunities of an Alpine resort in all seasons. You can enjoy record-breaking fishing, boating, spectacular hiking trails and horseback riding in summer. Colorful scenery and renowned big game hunting arrive with fall. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad are also popular tourist attractions located in Durango.

Mesa Verde National Park located west of Durango, is known for its outstanding examples of Anasazi cliff dwellings and artifacts. This spiritual place offers beautiful natural and man-made rock formations and the western light of a setting sun on the cliffs dwellings is awesome.

Leland House B & B and Rochester Hotel, Durango
Offer distinctive overnight lodging in historic downtown Durango, Colorado.

Rochester Hotel, Durango

Historic Strater Hotel, Durango

• Doubletree Hotel Durango
• The Lodge at Tamarron
• Purgatory Village Lodge
• The Ferringway Resort Condominums
• Holiday Inn Durango
• The General Palmer Hotel
• Cascade Village
• Hampton Inn Durango
• Purgatory Lodge by Durango Mt.
• Durango Travelodge