There are endless miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking in the area. In the Durango area some of our favorites are the Colorado Trail and the Skyline Trail. If you're looking for more mountains and less oxygen we recommend checking out Pass Creek Trail on Coal Bank Pass or the Colorado Trail up on Molas Pass.

Go relax at the Durango Hot Springs and take in the views of the beautiful Hermosa Valley. Hot springs are about 10 minutes from Durango and 10 minutes from Chris Park. If you decide you want to go just know that they do require you to make reservations on their website so just make sure you plan ahead.

The train is probably the biggest tourist attraction in town. It runs from Durango to the mountain town of Silverton 50 miles north of Durango traveling through the beautiful San Juan Mountains. If you plan on riding the train while you're here just be aware that it is an all day affair. There is an option to ride the train to Silverton and then take a bus back to Durango if you're looking for a slightly shorter option.

Lake Nighthorse has a beach and also offers boat and paddleboard rentals. Make sure to check the website before heading over there for hours and entry fees.

The Animas River flows right through Durango providing a great opportunity for white water rafting and tubing. There are a bunch of local companies in town offering white water rafting trips and tube rentals.