Durango Since 1881.

The Strater Since 1887.

MAKING HISTORY TOGETHER

SO MUCH TO DO. SO MUCH TO EXPLORE.

Each Strater Hotel Guestroom has a journal that our visitors share their stories in. When we read the journals we often see that people write: “We wish we had stayed longer.” It makes sense since there is so much to do and see and experience in Southwest Colorado. The San Juan Mountains and San Juan Scenic Skyway; Purgatory Resort in summer and winter; Mesa Verde National Park; The Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad; rafting, jeeping, golfing, hiking, biking, fishing, and all the “ings” you can think of. Our suggestion? Think about all the things you’d like to do and then BOOK DIRECTLY with us as your basecamp for fun.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

SUGGESTED ITINERARIES

Our local tourism office (#visitdurango) is always updating their website to help visitors plan special ways to enjoy Durango and the surrounding area. Click the link below and it will open a new window to the Durango.org website, where you will find itineraries for every traveler. Plan your Durango adventure and stay with The Strater.

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LIVE MUSIC EVERY EVENING

STRATER EVENT CALENDAR

There’s not only a lot to do in Durango and the Southwest, but right here at The Strater Hotel! With our three restaurants and bars, including Durango’s only authentic western saloon (The Diamond Belle) there is always something to do at The Strater. Live music every evening in The Belle and in The Office Spiritorium. Tours of this amazing living history museum are also available.

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HEAD OUT TO SILVERTON ABOARD THE

DURANGO TRAIN

Ride the historic Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad on 45 miles of rails originally laid in 1882 between the mining town of Silverton and the railroad-built town of Durango, Colorado. Travel along the Animas River through wilderness inaccessible by any road! The Durango Train offers different packages for round-trip travel and year-round too! And The Strater is just two blocks from the Durango station!

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VISIT THE HOMES OF THE ANCIENT ONES

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK

Get a glimpse into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo peoples who made Mesa Verde their home for over 700 years, from 600 A.D to 1300. Explore some of the most notable and best-preserved cliff dwelling ruins in the United States. Mesa Verde encompasses over 80 square miles and protects over 5,000 archaeological sites, including the famous Cliff Palace and nearly 600 cliff dwellings, some of which are more than 800 years old. This is a trip of a lifetime for all ages.

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JEEPERS HAVE ALL THE FUN

JEEP & OHV RENTALS

Bring out your inner explorer when you rent a JEEP and head for the high country. Hit the trails by day and take the family into town for dinner at night. Enjoy the ghost towns above Silverton or head over to the La Plata mountains for the spectacular view at over 12,000 feet. Just get in and explore for a truly local back country experience.

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BREATHTAKING VISTAS

GUIDED 4×4 TOURS

There are lots of options for the 4×4 Guided Tours — half day, full day, and private trips. These trips are guided by experienced guides who really know the area and will take you into hard to find mines, help you discover wildlife and bring you to scenery you couldn’t have imagined to exist!

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THE RIVER WILD

RAFTING TRIPS

The Animas River is one of Durango’s jewels! Choose from an assortment of Animas River rafting trips, including half–day rafting trips, two-hour rafting trips, guided kayak trips, and other amazing things to do in Durango, Colorado. The Animas River offers a great introduction to whitewater sports, and the class III whitewater park makes our river the perfect spot for both first-timers and experienced paddlers alike.

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GOLD MEDAL WATERS SURROUND

FLY FISHING

Fishing in Durango is some of the best in the USA. From the San Juan Mountain high country lakes, streams and rivers to the semi-arid Gold Medal San Juan River — world-class fly fishing for trophy sized trout awaits the angler year-round. Just blocks from The Strater, you’ll find the wild and free-flowing Animas River. And you can enjoy fishing at Lake Nighthorse, Lemon Dam, Lake Vallecito and Haviland Lake – all a quick drive from downtown Durango. New to the sport, need equipment, or want a guided adventure? Look into the expert anglers of Durango. We hope you catch that big one and share your story at The Diamond Belle bar!

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LET OUR WATERS CHANGE YOUR LIFE

DURANGO HOT SPRINGS

Durango Hot Springs Resort + Spa is in the final stages of redesign and expansion of the historic Trimble Hot Springs, located 8 miles north of downtown Durango and 15 miles south of Purgatory Ski Resort in the scenic Animas Valley.

Surrounded by mountain views, these natural mineral hot springs are like no other on Earth, with a perfect blend of minerals and an absence of sulfuric odor. The thermal waters at Durango Hot Springs are infused with nano-meter and micro-meter oxygen bubbles, increasing the health benefits and purity of the natural waters. at Durango Hot Springs Resort + Spa, there are over 40 unique water features, including 32 different hot springs mineral pools (19 family-friendly, 13 adult-only), 2 cold plunges, a 25-meter resort-style swimming pool, 5 private Japanese-inspired cedar “Ofuro” soaking tubs, a reflexology walking path, and our popular mineral water rain tower.

The newly renovated Durango Hot Springs Spa combines the benefits of natural mineral hot springs soaking with therapeutic and relaxation massage and a full complement of spa treatments. Durango Hot Springs is open daily from 9:00 AM-10:00 PM. Reservations are required.

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