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.
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 lively bars.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Mesa Verde Express Tour With Tickets To Cliff Palace
Top hotels in The Ranch
Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
"The rooms were comfortable and clean and the staff was very helpful and kind"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
"It was a beautiful hotel"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Historic Strater Hotel
"Amazingly well maintained, historic property! Great location too! We were charged extra for “amenities” and I’m still not sure what those were. We still enjoyed our stay and were very comfortable."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
"The staff was amazing. Breakfast staff was fantastic, specifically nice lady host. Great location to downtown. Hotel is dated but still awesome. The pool area is very loud with no enforcement of excessive noise and yelling. We'd stay again."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
"Everything was great, clean room, bathroom clean enough towels, beds comfy BUT the ONLY thing that I didn’t like was the BREAKFAST it was very simple, and there was very little of it; plus, if you asked the young women for anything, they ignored you and seemed angry."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango
"Fantastic stay. Everyone was super attentive and eager to help. Absolutely would stay here again."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
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 Durango Community Recreation Center and Hillcrest Golf Club.
Los Ranchitos Estates
You might consider checking out Lemon Reservoir while you're exploring Los Ranchitos Estates and the larger Durango area.
Aspen Trails
While there might not be top attractions in Aspen Trails, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lemon Reservoir and Horse Thief Park.
