The Ranch Travel Guide
Durango
Popular places to visit
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
You can browse the exhibits at Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Durango. 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.
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.
Mercy Regional Medical Center
If Mercy Regional Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Durango.
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.
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.
Things to do
Durango: Round-Trip Train Ticket to Silverton
Durango: Off-Road Jeep Rental with Maps and Recommendations
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Durango 1/4 Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River
Zip Line - Rafting Package
Top hotels in The Ranch
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Adventure Inn Durango
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
The Junction Hotel and Hostel
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Historic Strater Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Ranch
Dalton Ranch
If you're spending some time in Dalton Ranch, Animas River and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Durango Hills
Durango Hills might not have many top sights, but Animas Mountain Trailhead and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Turtle Lake
Though Turtle Lake may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durango Community Recreation Center and Animas River.
Edgemont Ranch
Though Edgemont Ranch may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Animas Mountain Trailhead and Durango Community Recreation Center.
Los Ranchitos Estates
You might consider checking out Lemon Reservoir while you're exploring Los Ranchitos Estates and the larger Durango area.
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.