Things to Do in Durango, Colorado

Spending unscripted time in nature is a wonderful Durango thing to do. Visitors also enjoy many other activities...from museums to snow skiing, Durango has it all!

Things to do in Durango, Colorado include whitewater rafting, skiing, biking, horseback riding, fishing, snowmobile and the Durango train.  Visit Durango, Co and you will never be bored! There are plenty of things to do in this outdoorsy town and every season has its highlights! Summertime in Durango, CO has amazing whitewater rafting down the Animas River and if you visit during winter you’ll have to ski Durango Mountain Resort.  Other fun spring and summer activities include biking, horseback riding, fishing, rafting and many more great outdoor activities.  You will definitely want to take on the Durango mountains in the wintertime.  They are perfect for skiing and snowboarding and Durango has some great snowmobile package options.  The Durango train also is a very popular activity you can enjoy any time of the year.  


Within the walls of the historic 1904 Animas City School lies the exciting world of La Plata County History. Through our exhibits, programs, photo archives, and research library we will transport you back to Durango's early days. Make the Animas Museum one of your first stops in town and your visit to Durango is guaranteed to be a more enjoyable and colorful experience.

Animas Museum
Local: (970) 259-2402


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Since 1983 Duranglers has been the region's source for custom guided fly fishing trips, equipment, flies and information. Our fly shop is located in beautiful Durango Colorado within easy access of some of the best and most diverse fishing in the nation.
923 Main Avenue, Durango, CO

Duranglers
Local: (970) 385-4081


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Durango Rivertrippers was influenced and created with the love and understanding of nature, art, and travel. We would love to share with you the combination of these elements and take you back through time and safely explore spaces only seen by few adventurers. We have the finest guides and equipment available. These factors combined with our untarnished safety record and reputation exceed all industry standards and regulations set by the state of Colorado.

Durango Rivertrippers
Local: (970) 259-0289


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Family fun abounds at Colorado Trails Ranch located in the beautiful San Juan mountains just north of Durango, Colorado. With its comprehensive western riding and children's program plus some of the best fly-fishing in the nation, the ranch offers an array of activity choices for everyone in the family.

Colorado Trails Ranch
Local: (970) 247-5055


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Get the most out of your Durango vacation with any one of our white water and jeep tour packages. Our family-friendly excursions are led by experienced, friendly guides who will bring adventure to everyone in your group! We have tours for every skill level. Experience Durango and the beautiful Animas River by making your reservations today! Book now and receive 10% off any adventure activity.

Outlaw Tours
Local: (877) 259-1800


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In operation for over a century, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is one of the most unique ways to take in the spectacular views offered by the San Juan mountains and the Animas River. Choose between an open-air gondola and a covered cabin, or for adults, there are Parlor Cars which come equipped with a full bar. Relax and watch the mountain peaks and river-cut canyons pass alongside the train.

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Local: (970) 247-2733
Toll Free: (888) 872-4607

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Terracing along the banks of the beautiful San Juan River in the heart of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, The Springs Resort offers 18 soaking pools of "Naturally Hot Therapeutic Mineral Water" plus standard, deluxe, and grande hotel accommodations. The source of these mineral-rich waters is the famous Great Pagosa Aquifer, the world's largest and deepest hot mineral spring.

Springs Resort
Toll Free: (800) 225-0934

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Soaring® Tree Top Adventures, located in Durango, Colorado, is the largest, safest zip line canopy tour course in the world. 34 platforms, over 27 spans ranging from 56 to 1,400 feet and several unique elements to get into and out of the trees make up the zipline course. Soaring® lasts for an exhilarating 5.5 hours. During your adventure you will soar over a mile and a half of zipline spans, stop for a water/snack break, and have time to enjoy a four-course gourmet lunch in the trees. Eco Ranger specialists are in the trees and on the course to talk to guests about the unique old-growth forest and its inhabitants. Guests ride the Durango & Silverton Railroad to access our remote property, offering two unique adventures in one day. Guests ages 5-91 have experienced this family-friendly zipline adventure. Soaring® has been rated the #1 Attraction in the United States, #1 in Colorado and #1 in Durango on TripAdvisor.com. Advance reservations required.

Soaring® Tree Top Adventures
Local: 970-769-2357


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Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours, Inc. offers the biggest selection of whitewater rafting and jeep trail tour trips in Southwest Colorado. You will have 21 rafting trip options all on 4 beautiful, distinct rivers which contrast from desert to mountain scenery; remote, wilderness trips to more accessible rivers; and beginner to the most difficult commercially run guided raft trip at high water! Our scenic and educational jeep trail tours operate in the San Juan Mountains of the Rocky Mountain Range and range from a sampler sunset trip to a full day off road soft adventure. You'll be glad our professional drivers are navigating our comfortable custom 4x4 tour vehicles while you stretch out & enjoy the fascinating, neck-jerking views on these rugged trails!

Mild2Wild
Local: 970-247-4789
Toll Free: 800-567-6745

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Durango Mountain (CO) Lift Tickets from $47/day (save 36%)

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SnowDown 2012

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Vacation Packages: Plan an outdoor enthusiasts' dream vacation!

Forget the traditional vacation spots and trendy theme parks. Plan an escape that taps into your love for the outdoors. Experience the thrill, and the relief, of emerging from your hike into pristine alpine meadows.

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Shermans Travel named Durango number 4 on their list of "Top Ten Easy Fall Weekend Getaways." Naming Durango an "easy-going Colorado mountain town" that "proposes the perfect autumnal escape," while also pointing out the San Juan Skyway and the beautiful bright golden aspens, as well as the pueblo cliff dwellings of the Mesa Verde National Park. There are plenty of fun fall activities to enjoy in Durango.

Durango, Colorado is an outdoor enthusiast's dream! With over 300 days of clear blue sky, Durango offers vacationers unlimited adventure;  fly fish the Animas River, ride thru the Rockies or hike the Colorado Trail thru the San Juan National Forest. What are you waiting for!

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