Swing by Durango Area Tourism Office for some helpful hints before you set out exploring. It's an one-stop shop for tourist information.
You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when staying in Historic Downtown Durango. Durango Area Tourism Office is a great place to start here, but there are lots of other worthwhile attractions to enjoy. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Fort Lewis College, and Animas River Trail are near the tourist information center and will fill in your day nicely.