Historic Downtown Durango
From Adventure Inn: about 2 miles
Downtown Durango is a National Register historic district of brick and stone buildings from the town's railroad and mining boom in the late 1800s. Main Avenue is lined with restaurants, breweries, galleries, outdoor gear shops, and Western wear stores, with the steam train depot anchoring the south end.
It is a walkable few blocks where you can spend an afternoon browsing, grab a patio dinner after a day outside, or catch live music in a historic saloon.
Adventure Inn is about 2 miles north on Main Avenue, close enough for a quick drive or ride into town, with free parking back at the hotel so you can skip the downtown parking hunt overnight.
Know Before You Go
- Distance from Adventure Inn
- About 2 miles
- Travel time
- About 5 minute drive
- Best time to go
- Year round; summer evenings and the holiday season are especially lively
- Best for
- Couples, foodies, shoppers, and groups looking for dinner spots
Things to Do
- Walk Main Avenue and the side streets for local shops, galleries, and outfitters
- Have dinner at one of downtown's many restaurants and breweries
- Visit the historic Strater Hotel and its Victorian-era saloon
- Catch a show or live music at a downtown venue
- Walk to the Animas River Trail from the west side of downtown
Getting There From Adventure Inn
Drive or bike south on Main Avenue from Adventure Inn for about 2 miles to reach the historic district, which runs roughly from 5th Street to 14th Street. The drive takes about 5 minutes. Downtown has paid street parking and public lots; a ride-share is an easy option if you plan to have a drink with dinner.
Practical Tips
- Make dinner reservations on summer weekends and holidays; popular spots fill up
- Downtown parking is paid, so keep a payment app or card handy
- Go early in the evening for patio seating with mountain views
- Combine your visit with the train depot at the south end of Main Avenue
- Check the Durango events calendar for festivals, concerts, and holiday events
Make Adventure Inn Your Basecamp
27 rooms on Main Avenue in Durango with free parking, a fire pit, an outdoor cedar hot tub, and an in room bike and ski rack in every King room. Spend the day at Historic Downtown Durango and come back to a soak under the stars.