Things to Do in Durango, CO

  • Our list of the best things to do in Durango, Colorado, features the top 31 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Durango, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Adventures, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Durango, CO
  • Our list of the best things to do in Durango, Colorado, features the top 31 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Durango, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Adventures, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Durango, CO
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0.0 Miles
Explore the picturesque lakes of southwest Colorado aboard your own personal watercraft
15.6 Miles
100% 1890 votes
Ziplines 964 County Rd 200, Durango, CO 81301 MoreLess Info
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.
17.9 Miles
97% 432 votes
Horseback Riding 51 Haviland Lake Road, Durango, CO 81301 MoreLess Info
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.
0.4 Miles
97% 823 votes
Kayaking 303 W College Drive, Durango, CO 81301 MoreLess Info
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.
0.7 Miles
99% 770 votes
Forests 15 Burnett Court, Durango, CO 81301 MoreLess Info
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.
2.4 Miles
96% 2484 votes
Rafting 50 Animas View Drive, Durango, CO 81301 MoreLess Info
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.
0.4 Miles
95% 7184 votes
History Museums 479 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 MoreLess Info
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.
0.7 Miles
95% 644 votes
Hiking Trails 3rd St & Durango Mall, Durango, CO MoreLess Info
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.
1.5 Miles
92% 2466 votes
Historic Districts Main St., Durango, CO MoreLess Info
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.
12.8 Miles
98% 107 votes
Farms & Ranches 47000 Highway 550 N, Durango, CO MoreLess Info
Serving as a licensed outfitter for the state of Colorado, Buck's Livery offers a variety of outdoor activities. Most of the arrangements revolve around horses including trail rides and pack trips, but there are also big game hunts as well.
1.7 Miles
98% 109 votes
Rafting 360 South Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301 MoreLess Info
Whether you are looking for high adrenaline adventure or a lazy float down the river, 4 Corners Whitewater, should be your outfitter of choice. Join their experienced guides for a whitewater rafting adventure on the San Miguel and Animas, or rent a tube and float under the sun.
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