Journey back in time with a trip to Animas Museum. There's no shortage of things to uncover here, with fascinating exhibits and displays to catch up on your history classes.

You'll soon see why this Durango collection of historical artifacts is visited by many travelers. If you're looking for more to see and do here, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Fort Lewis College, and Animas River Trail are in the area as well. They won't take long to reach from Animas Museum.

Things to do

Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

$17

per traveler

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The Rochester Hotel

Historic Downtown Durango

$767

per person

Sep 11 - Sep 13

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Austin (AUS) to Durango (DRO)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (369 reviews)

We stayed in room 206. You could put a can by the ac unit, and it would roll all the way across the room to the door. Other than thinking I had vertigo, it was an awesome experience.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Durango

$872

per person

Sep 4 - Sep 7

found 21 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Durango (DRO)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)

The fantastic breakfast and filtered water were really nice to have while staying here. Staff was very nice and helpful. A great experience overall.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG

$958

per person

Oct 8 - Oct 11

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Durango (DRO)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)

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Tours & day trips

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Durango: Round-Trip Train Ticket to Silverton

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Durango Colorado - Rafting 1/4 Day

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Private & custom tours

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Mesa Verde & Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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Animas Museum

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You can browse the exhibits at Animas Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Durango. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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