Fall in Love with Durango

Discover Durango, Colorado!

Durango is a vibrant Colorado mountain town that uniquely blends rich history with stunning natural beauty. It’s also known as one of the friendliest places in the West.

Nestled in the foothills of the San Juan Mountains, it offers easy access to an incredible range of outdoor activities – be it on a snowy ski run or biking through more wildflowers than your imagination could conjure.

The historic downtown area is filled with beautifully preserved Victorian architecture, great restaurants within walking distance of the Durango Independent Film Festival theaters, a lively arts scene, featuring galleries, theaters, and music venues that celebrate local talent.

Durango's renowned train ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad allows travelers to experience breathtaking landscapes that put you in the middle of a John Wayne movie. A lot of folks vacation in Durango and never leave. It’s the Colorado dream. Not to mention we have a globally-acclaimed film festival that’s both a filmmaker’s dream and a filmgoer’s dream-come-true.

FAQs

Where is Durango?

We are in southwest Colorado’s 4 Corners region – at the nexus of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. The Animas River runs straight through town – nestled in a valley of the San Juan Mountains. It’s a mecca for mountain bikers, hikers, fly fishers, rock climbers, kayakers, rafters, skiers and snowboarders.

Lodging choices?

There is a vast array of choices from historic to contemporary. Full-service hotels to quaint vacation rentals. We have four Festival partners who offer special rates for the Festival: The General Palmer, Best Western PLUS Rio Grande, Holiday Inn Express, and Gable House Bed & Breakfast Inn. All are within close walking distance of the Festival theaters, restaurants, shopping, the Animas River, hikes, and all of the Festival party/event locations.

How do I get tickets?

Passes are the best way to get a good seat and get in to the most popular films. Individual film tickets are only sold at the theaters 15 minutes prior to showtime – space-dependent. There are also 6-packs and 10-packs that can be shared (or hoarded!). There’s an All-Film pass if you’re really wanting to see as many films as you can. And an All-Fest pass, which also gets you into parties & events. New this year, the All-Fest also allows you to hold a seat for screenings – up until 20 minutes before showtime. Again, space-dependent.

Dress code for the Awards “Gala"?”

Durango Black Tie. Meaning anything goes. Dust off your tiara or your favorite jeans. It’s Durango.