Downtown Durango is a Nationally Registered Historic District boasting historic hotels, award winning restaurants, fabulous art galleries, eclectic shopping, and events, year round. Downtown Durango is the livingroom of the community. A very walkable downtown - one can work, stay and play all in a one-mile radius.

Main Avenue is the central spine and has historically been the focus of commercial activity. Second Avenue, to the east, reflects a transitional character, with a mix of commercial, residential and institutional properties. Camino del Rio parallels Main Avenue to the west and reflects a more automobile-oriented flavor. Collectively, these streets harbor a vibrant mix of activities that serve local residents and also appeal, increasingly, to a large visitor population.

Many of the original buildings constructed by Durango's pioneers are still standing today. Many new changes have occured over the last few years.