The best things to do in Durango

10 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Durango Train Depot

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Need a quick reset that doesn’t involve traffic? At Durango Train Depot you can hop the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for…

479 Main Ave

“Need a quick reset that doesn’t involve traffic? At Durango Train Depot you can hop the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for scenic runs through Animas Canyon, plus special trips like the Silverton Express and The Polar Express. Take a friend, watch the canyon roll by, and call it your midweek win.”

From the Durango newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Hillcrest Golf Club

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Overlooking Durango, this parkland-style 18-hole golf course features a putting green.

2300 Rim Dr

“Overlooking Durango, this parkland-style 18-hole golf course features a putting green.”

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Durango Stadium 9 - Allen Theatres

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Movie theater with comfy seats, free summer films, and occasional reclining seats.

900 Trans Lux Dr

“Movie theater with comfy seats, free summer films, and occasional reclining seats.”

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Dalton Ranch Golf Club & The Club House Restaurant

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Scenic golf course featuring stunning views, an onsite restaurant and friendly staff.

589 Co Rd 252

“Scenic golf course featuring stunning views, an onsite restaurant and friendly staff.”

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The Glacier Club

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Country club featuring a mountain golf course, event venue, and real-estate agency.

600 Glacier Club Dr

“Country club featuring a mountain golf course, event venue, and real-estate agency.”

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Durango Arts Center

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Theater featuring area actors and musicians, plus classes, a gallery and events.

802 E 2nd Ave

“Theater featuring area actors and musicians, plus classes, a gallery and events.”

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Durango Adventures and Zipline Tours

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Family-friendly adventure park featuring 12 zip lines through a mountain landscape.

20673 US-160

“Family-friendly adventure park featuring 12 zip lines through a mountain landscape.”

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Lola’s Place

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Relaxed spot for Japanese and Mexican dishes (burritos, tacos, fish) plus breakfast.

725 E 2nd Ave

“Relaxed spot for Japanese and Mexican dishes (burritos, tacos, fish) plus breakfast.”

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Gaslight Twin Cinema - Allen Theatres

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Movie theater with two screen featuring select current films from dramas to thrillers.

102 E 5th St

“Movie theater with two screen featuring select current films from dramas to thrillers.”

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Whitewater Park

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Water park featuring facilities for kayakers, as well as jogging and picnic areas.

107 Camino Del Rio

“Water park featuring facilities for kayakers, as well as jogging and picnic areas.”

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