The Ranch Travel Guide
Durango
Visit The Ranch
Things to do

Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Durango 1/4 Day Kayaking Trip - Lower Animas River

Durango Rivertrippers ~ Animas River Whitewater Rafting FUN!

Durango Half Day Jeep Tour - La Plata Canyon
Top hotels in The Ranch

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
"New"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Historic Strater Hotel

Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango
"The good: clean, comfortable beds, hot showers. well maintained. Fresh coffee made in the main office. The Bad: You can hear every footstep above you like you’re in a cheap apartment."
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
"Z"
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

The General Palmer Hotel
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 Electra Lake.

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.
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.

Dalton Ranch
If you're spending some time in Dalton Ranch, Animas River and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.







