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Durango Travel Guides
Itineraries, seasonal trip ideas, and local favorites to help you plan the perfect Durango getaway — then jump straight to the places that make it happen.
Itineraries The Best Things to Do in Durango, Colorado Looking for the best things to do in Durango? From the historic train to rafting the Animas, hot springs, and Mesa Verde — your local guide to it all. Itineraries The Perfect 3-Day Durango Itinerary Plan the perfect Durango itinerary: three days of downtown, the historic train or river rafting, Mesa Verde, and hot springs in southwest Colorado. 
Itineraries A Weekend in Durango: A 48-Hour Guide Spend a weekend in Durango with this 48-hour guide: where to stay, eat, one great outdoor adventure, and the best breweries and nightlife downtown. Lodging Where to Stay in Durango: Neighborhoods & Lodging Deciding where to stay in durango? Compare downtown, the Purgatory corridor, and quiet outskirts, plus hotels, motels, cabins, and seasonal demand tips. 
Itineraries Durango With Kids: A Family Travel Guide Planning durango with kids? A family travel guide to the train, gentle river floats, kid-friendly dining, snow play, museums, parks, and family lodging. 
Itineraries Day Trips from Durango: Silverton, Mesa Verde & Beyond The best day trips from Durango: ride to Silverton, explore Mesa Verde, soak in Pagosa Springs, and chase the San Juans to Ouray and Telluride. 
Things to Do Riding the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Your guide to the durango train: what the historic narrow-gauge steam railroad is, the Silverton journey, seasonal runs, and tips to book ahead and dress. Outdoors Rafting the Animas: A Durango Whitewater Guide Your Durango rafting tours guide to the Animas River: when to go, family floats vs. bigger water, choosing a licensed outfitter, and what to bring. 
Outdoors Durango Ski-Trip Guide: Purgatory & the San Juans Plan the perfect Durango ski trip: where to ski at Purgatory, where to stay, gear and rentals, apres-ski, and snow-day fun beyond the slopes. Seasonal A Durango Summer: Rafting, Festivals & River Patios Durango in summer is the warm-season peak: rafting, mountain biking, festivals, river patios, and afternoon monsoons. Here's how to plan your trip. Seasonal Durango in Winter: Snow Season in the San Juans Durango in winter means skiing at Purgatory, a cozy downtown, Snowdown, winter train runs, and hot springs. Plan your San Juan snow-season trip. Seasonal Fall Colors in Durango & the San Juans Plan your durango fall colors trip: when aspens turn, the best scenic drives, riding the train in autumn, and quiet-season dining tips. 
Spotlights Steamworks Brewing Company: A Durango Brewery & Taproom Steamworks Brewing Company in Durango pairs an ever-rotating list of house-brewed craft beer with Southwest comfort food in a buzzing, family-friendly taproom. 
Spotlights Purgatory Resort: Skiing & Year-Round Adventure Near Durango Purgatory Resort sits 25 miles north of Durango with 1,600+ acres of skiable terrain, light San Juan powder, and a full slate of summer mountain adventures. 
Spotlights Colorado Outback Adventures: Guided Tours Near Durango Colorado Outback Adventures on Main Avenue is downtown Durango's launchpad for whitewater rafting, zipline tours, ATV rentals, and family-friendly tubing. 
Spotlights 2nd Ave Sports: Durango Gear, Rentals & Local Know-How 2nd Ave Sports in downtown Durango stocks mountain bikes, e-bikes, skis, and snowboards for rent or retail — backed by staff who ride the trails themselves. Ready to start planning?
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