The Ranch Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The Ranch
Popular places to visit
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a popular museum in Durango with a story of its own. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.
Purgatory Resort
Ski, sled and snowboard in winter and bike, hike and ride on horseback in summer at this resort in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.
Animas River Trail
You can take time to visit Animas River Trail during your travels to Durango. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Fort Lewis College
Explore the campus of Fort Lewis College during your visit to Durango. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Durango Community Recreation Center
Durango Community Recreation Center is just one of the places to see in Durango, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.
Cliffs at Tamarron
Play a round of golf at Cliffs at Tamarron and enjoy other activities in Durango such as skiing. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Activities
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best The Ranch Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
"Location is a little bit out of town so you have to drive into town and pay for parking which is a hassle for me because I’m handicapped and parking is very difficult for me, other than the train ride and dining there is not really much to do in Durango. The usual tourist traps are everywhere so ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango
"Great stay. Excellent staff. Cool clean modern rooms. Loved it and will stay again!"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
"The location was great and breakfast was good, provided the normal staff is on duty to make it and not having to deal with some meth-head rubbish. The staff does the best they can, which is clear. However, the toilet and air conditioner in the room were obviously beyond repair as neither functioned ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
"Lots of things and rooms to check out. They had live music in two rooms at the same time"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
"The staff was helpful and the room was clean."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
"Our room was very nice and clean. The only thing we did not like were the beds and pillows. The mattresses were uncomfortable and the pillows were flat."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in The Ranch
Historic Downtown Durango
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Durango. A stop by Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad or Animas River Trail might round out your trip.
Columbine Lake
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Columbine Lake and surrounding area, you can visit Purgatory Resort and Lake of the Pines.
North Main District
If you're spending some time in North Main District, Durango Community Recreation Center and Animas River are top sights worth seeing.
Durango West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Durango West and surrounding area, you can visit San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office and Ski Hesperus.
Sky Ridge
While Sky Ridge may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hillcrest Golf Club and Durango Community Recreation Center.
