Family Friendly

Things to Do in Durango

Durango, Colorado offers an array of family-friendly, fun activities for kids of all ages! Our kid-friendly things to do make Durango one of the top Colorado family travel destinations in the whole state!

Outdoor Recreation Activities

For those looking to explore the outdoors, Durango has an abundance of family and kid-friendly outdoor recreation things to do. From ziplining to Purgatory Resort's alpine slide, you'll never have a boring day outside in Durango!

Here are some of our favorite outdoor recreation activities in Durango for your family:

• Ziplining
• Purgatory Resort's alpine slide
• Taking the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
• Skiing or snowboarding at Purgatory Resort 
• Sledding and snow tubing at Chapman Hill
• Soaking at the Durango Hot Springs
• Mountain biking at Horse Gulch
• Hiking the Colorado Trail
• Fishing at Vallecito Reservoir
• Renting e-bikes from ROLL and cruising the Animas River Trail
• Climbing at Gravity Lab gym

This is just a snapshot of family-friendly things to do in Durango! Download our travel planner for more ideas of what to do in Durango!

Indoor Recreation Activities 

For a more creative family-friendly experience, consider some of the fine indoor recreation activities in Durango. From classes at the Durango Arts Center to the Powerhouse Science Center, there are plenty of immersive ways to enjoy Durango indoors. Here are some of our favorite family-friendly indoor things to do in Durango:

• Take a class at the Durango Arts Center
• See the latest exhibits at the Powerhouse Science Center
• Indoor swimming at the Durango Community Recreation Center
• Indoor rock climbing at the Durango Community Recreation Center
• Playing board games at one of Durango's coffee shops or in your hotel room
• Mine for treasures at Durango Treasures

Family vacations were made for Colorado sunshine and Durango adventures! Request a travel planner today to start planning your Durango escape; the memories your family makes here will last a lifetime!  

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