Best 74 things to do in Durango, CO

Paddle, picnic, and explore islands on a mountain lake near Durango

Paddle Electra Lake at your group’s pace with lunch and SUP instruction

Take on Class I–IV rapids on a full-day Upper Piedra River rafting trip

Float Ruby Horsethief Canyon for 3 days with campsite meals included

Raft 10 miles of class I–III (IV) whitewater near Telluride

Full-day Colorado River rafting with Class III-IV rapids and a riverside lunch

Raft farther downstream with a riverside snack stop

Rent a 4-seat RZR in Silverton and drive straight to the trails

Explore Cliff Palace and three waterfalls on a full-day Jeep tour combo

Paddle your own inflatable kayak on the Lower Animas River (ages 14+)

Rent a 4-seat RZR in Silverton and ride straight to the trailhead

Ride the Durango & Silverton train to raft Class III–IV rapids in the Animas River Gorge

Extended creekside horseback ride with waterfalls and lunch

Ride the railroad into the Weminuche Wilderness, then explore the Colorado Trail on horseback

Ride Southwestern Colorado trails straight from the rental lot

Ride mountain trails and forest roads from the rental parking lot

Ride directly onto Southwestern Colorado trails in a two-seat Polaris ATV

Drive straight from the rental lot onto Southwestern Colorado trails

Ride straight onto Southwestern Colorado trails with no trailering needed

Drive Colorado's 50-inch trails and forest roads in a 2-seat RZR

Guided or self-guided high-country riding from the parking lot

Drive straight onto Southwestern Colorado trails in a Polaris Ranger

Ride high-country trails and forest roads on a one-to-one guided Polaris ATV outing

Ride 50-inch trails and forest roads on a private guided Can-Am adventure