The Old West is thriving at these dude ranches, where guests are transported to a time of the past. Here you can enjoy a day out horseback riding, fishing or hunting before sitting back with a glass of sweet tea to take in the breathtaking vistas beyond. Whether you are traveling with friends, family or coworkers for a bonding business trip, these luxury ranches offer rustic luxury for the ultimate trip.
The oldest dude ranch in the nation is set on the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains in northeastern Wyoming. The working cattle ranch offers guests 7,000 acres of open country, with engaging activities and comfortable lodging. Guests can choose from 47 individual cabins and three suites in the Main Ranch House to rest their heads after a full day of activities like fishing, hiking, horseshoes, weekly dances and much more.
Bringing together the Old West with a little bit of luxury, this Colorado dude ranch offers guests a place to adventure and rest. More than just a summer dude ranch, it offers different types of vacations (from families to adult-only) allowing each guest to experience the true West. The cabins’ rustic exteriors hide luxury interiors, while a litany of offerings from family, romantic and group experiences (and, of course, cowboy cuisine) makes guests feel welcome.
The all-inclusive, year-round guest ranch in the heart of the Rocky Mountains sits in Granby, Colorado, about two hours from Denver. Offering a packed schedule for both adults and children, the ranch adapts its offerings to the seasons to take full advantage of the natural surroundings. Since 1919, the guest ranch has invited horseback riders in the summer and skiers in the winter, while on-site activities such as trapshooting, archery and more keep guests entertained.
Between the Sierra Madre mountains and the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests, this 30,000-acre working cattle ranch allows guests to pause and experience the miraculous American West. Located just 20 miles from the historic town of Saratoga, traditional rusticity meets unmatched luxury in 25 spacious private log cabins and 19 lodge suites. Its robust culinary program keeps guest satiated, while guest can go rock climbing, try their hand at shooting sports, ski a private mountain, go horseback riding and much more.
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