Bandit's Ranch guidebook
Sightseeing
The surrounding area including Bandit's Ranch has the highest concentration of pueblo ruins anywhere in the world. This is a great point of reference for both the ruins and the surrounding land. A short hike behind the Museum gives you a view of the lake and surrounding country.
43 locals recommend
Canyons Of The Ancients Visitor Center & Museum
27501 CO-184The surrounding area including Bandit's Ranch has the highest concentration of pueblo ruins anywhere in the world. This is a great point of reference for both the ruins and the surrounding land. A short hike behind the Museum gives you a view of the lake and surrounding country.
Boggy Draw
A great hiking/mountain biking area above Dolores.
World famous Mountain Biking area outside of Cortez, Colorado
48 locals recommend
Phil's World Bike Trail
9450 Rd 30.1World famous Mountain Biking area outside of Cortez, Colorado
Bears Ears
1 1/2 drive from Bandit's Ranch. Americas newest national monument.
Telluride Ski Resort
565 Mountain Village BlvdWorld world-renowned ski area. 62 miles away
One chair family friendly ski area! between Cortez and Durango. 35 miles away
11 locals recommend
Hesperus Ski Area
U.S. 160One chair family friendly ski area! between Cortez and Durango. 35 miles away
Amazing places to explore. The highest concentration of 14ers in all of the Rockies
12 locals recommend
San Juan Mountains
Amazing places to explore. The highest concentration of 14ers in all of the Rockies
Mesa Verde National Park
The gem of Montezuma County.
Want to experience Mesa Verde without all the crowds and rules? Book a custom tour with the Ute Tribe to get unique experience you wont forget.
Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park Visitor Center
Want to experience Mesa Verde without all the crowds and rules? Book a custom tour with the Ute Tribe to get unique experience you wont forget.
Check out various spots on Colorado's second largest lake! 1 mile from Bandit's Ranch.
19 locals recommend
McPhee Reservoir
Check out various spots on Colorado's second largest lake! 1 mile from Bandit's Ranch.
Pretty much explains itself. Every extreme sport you can imagine here, including BASE jumping.
18 locals recommend
Moab
Pretty much explains itself. Every extreme sport you can imagine here, including BASE jumping.
One of our favorite places to explore especially in the cooler months.
11 locals recommend
Valley of the Gods
One of our favorite places to explore especially in the cooler months.
One of the most photographed places in the US located on the Navajo Nation.
17 locals recommend
Monument Valley
Route 42One of the most photographed places in the US located on the Navajo Nation.
Want to stand on 4 states at once? Neat location but pricey in our opinion.
36 locals recommend
Four Corners Monument
597 NM-597Want to stand on 4 states at once? Neat location but pricey in our opinion.
THE most extreme ski resort in the country. For experts only. Reserve your Heli-drop today!
8 locals recommend
Silverton Mountain Ski Area
6226 State Hwy 110THE most extreme ski resort in the country. For experts only. Reserve your Heli-drop today!
Food scene
Dolores River Brewery
100 4th StGreat location and good food. Check for live music dates.
Check out their home made pot pies and dessert pies. People literally drive from hours away to stock their freezers!
13 locals recommend
Dolores Food Market
400 Railroad AveCheck out their home made pot pies and dessert pies. People literally drive from hours away to stock their freezers!
Tucker the owner is truly a beer scientist. There are always new beers and ciders coming out weekly. A small food menu is available as well.
19 locals recommend
WildEdge Brewing Collective
111 N Market StTucker the owner is truly a beer scientist. There are always new beers and ciders coming out weekly. A small food menu is available as well.
Pippo's Cafe
100 W Main StBest dive café in the area.
Thai Cortez & Sushi
1430 E Main StWouldn't expect this in Cortez, Colorado. Amazing Thai food.
Amazing sushi with a southwest flair. Have someone in your group that is unsure about fish/sushi? Try the "rancher roll"!
21 locals recommend
Stonefish Sushi & More
16 W Main StAmazing sushi with a southwest flair. Have someone in your group that is unsure about fish/sushi? Try the "rancher roll"!
Right on the river. Fair price, good food. A new locals favorite.
12 locals recommend
Montezuma Restaurant
1319 Railroad AveRight on the river. Fair price, good food. A new locals favorite.
Local grown food. Farm to Table. It doesn't get higher quality than this.
43 locals recommend
The Farm Bistro
34 W Main StLocal grown food. Farm to Table. It doesn't get higher quality than this.
Shops
With Two locations in both Cortez and Dolores they have everything you need for you next Mountain bike trip.
11 locals recommend
Kokopelli Bike & Board
130 W Main StWith Two locations in both Cortez and Dolores they have everything you need for you next Mountain bike trip.
For all you outdoor needs and recommendations. The owner Jeff can give recommendations for areas to explore.
High Desert Life Outdoors & Exchange
28 W Main StFor all you outdoor needs and recommendations. The owner Jeff can give recommendations for areas to explore.