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The 10 Best Family Dude Ranches in America
These are our top picks for a family dude ranch vacation — ranches with strong kids' programs, gentle horses, and the right mix of riding and activities to keep every age happy. Here are the best family ranches, ranked.
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C Lazy U Ranch
Granby, Colorado
Colorado's premier guest ranch since 1919 This upscale guest ranch in Granby, Colorado offers an authentic western escape. Rates start around $500 per night.
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The Resort at Paws Up
Greenough, Montana
The wilderness. Without roughing it. This luxury resort in Greenough, Montana offers an authentic western escape. Rates start around $800 per night.
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4UR Ranch
Creede, Colorado
Luxury ranch living in Colorado This luxury resort in Creede, Colorado offers an authentic western escape. Rates start around $300 per night.
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7D Ranch
Cody, Wyoming
Western hospitality in Wyoming This traditional dude ranch in Cody, Wyoming offers an authentic western escape. Rates start around $250 per night.
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A Bar A Ranch
Encampment, Wyoming
Western hospitality in Wyoming This traditional dude ranch in Encampment, Wyoming offers an authentic western escape. Rates start around $250 per night.
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Averill's Flathead Lake Ranch
Bigfork, Montana
Western hospitality in Montana This traditional dude ranch in Bigfork, Montana offers an authentic western escape. Rates start around $250 per night.
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Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch
Parshall, Colorado
All-inclusive ranch escape in Colorado This upscale guest ranch in Parshall, Colorado offers an authentic western escape. Rates start around $300 per night.
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Black Mountain Ranch
McCoy, Colorado
Western hospitality in Colorado This traditional dude ranch in McCoy, Colorado offers an authentic western escape. Rates start around $250 per night.
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BlissWood Bed & Breakfast Ranch
Cat Spring, Texas
Luxury ranch living in Texas This luxury resort in Cat Spring, Texas offers an authentic western escape. Rates start around $500 per night.
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CM Ranch
Dubois, Wyoming
All-inclusive ranch escape in Wyoming This upscale guest ranch in Dubois, Wyoming offers an authentic western escape. Rates start around $300 per night.
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