- The list below includes 24 free or cheap things to do in or near Durango, Colorado, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like Rafting, History Museums, Farms & Ranches and Horseback Riding.
- From San Juan National Forest to Animas River Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Durango.
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Explore the picturesque lakes of southwest Colorado aboard your own personal watercraft
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San Juan National Forest encompasses two alpine wilderness areas located on the southern part of the San Juan Mountains and comprises of many scenic routes, alpine lakes, canyons and multiple archeological sites.
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An important part of the city's trail system, Animas River Trail is a seven mile long multi-purpose pathway which connects to many local parks, the public library, downtown Durango and other natural surface trails.
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Known for its fly fishing, the Animas River is a free-flowing river ideal for year-round trout fishing, kayaking and rafting. Several guide services are available for rafting particular sections, and for fishing.
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With sections stretching more than 500-miles through the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado Trail, has something for every outdoor enthusiast. Visitors can hike, bike, or ride horseback on the trails as they take in the stunning mountain vistas.
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Historic Downtown Durango is home to a variety of shops as well as numerous restaurants, breweries, art galleries, museums and more. Many of the old structures dating back to the pioneer days are still standing including the Strater Hotel which was built in 1887.
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Soaring Tree Top Adventures is a local company offering adventure zipline tours with more than 20 different ziplines spread across the San Juan National Forest.
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Rapp Corral is a local horseback riding stable which offers trail and winter sleigh rides through the San Juan National Forest on selected routes which offer scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
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303 W College Drive, Durango, CO 81301
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Mountain Waters Rafting is a local company offering family friendly and adventure whitewater rafting trips coupled with a variety of other outdoor activities such as ziplining, rock climbing, scenic rail rides and more.
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50 Animas View Drive, Durango, CO 81301
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Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours offer whitewater rafting trips on the three different Colorado rivers namely Animas, San Miguel and Piedra rivers. The trips are also offered along with guided jeep trail tours of the San Juan Mountains.
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479 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301
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The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a heritage railroad which operates between Durango and Silverton on a route which dates back to 1880's and offers beautiful views of the San Juan National Forest. The original 1882 train depot is preserved and still in operation.