Where to Stay
Hotels, Motels and Bed & Breakfasts
All levels of accommodations are available in the region,
from distinctive B & Bs, inns and lodges, to budget motels,
and many of the familiar hotels, from Ramada to Hilton, ITT
Sheraton to Holiday Inn and more. Best Western, an RMI Partner,
can also be found throughout the region and these can be pre-booked
from the UK and Europe. For more information, visit Best Western�s
web site: www.bestwestern.com.
Most other properties can be pre-booked in the UK either direct
or through accommodation-only reservation companies. Voucher
schemes and direct booking of regional accommodation can be
made through Choice Hotels International, Days Inn, Discover
America and Guest International, among others.
Campgrounds
The Rocky Mountain Region is blessed with some of the most
beautiful and pristine scenic areas in the
world. For the outdoor-oriented visitor, the desire to experience
the basic beauty of the environment is
best served by including camping as a vital part of an overall
holiday!
Full Service Campgrounds
- Reservations recommended
- Swimming
- Rest rooms
- Hot showers
- Convenience store
- Coin laundry
- Utilities hookups
Some offer:
- Boating
- Fishing
- Minigolf
- Full menu cafes
National and State Parks
- Reservations not accepted
- Sites are limited
- Camping permitted in designated areas
- Camping often limited to 14 days
- Contact the Park�s visitor information office
Ranches
Dude and Guest Ranches are located throughout the region
and offer a surprising variety of stays. Many require a
minimum stay of three days to a week and most include all
meals and activities. There are generally three classifications
of ranches: ranch resorts, dude ranches, and guest ranches.
Below are the types of amenities each type of Ranch may
offer:
Ranch Resorts
- Swimming pools
- Tennis courts
- Gourmet food
- Luxury accommodations
- Horseback riding
- Hiking
- Ranch activities
Dude Ranches
Many require a minimum stay of a week
- Riding
- Fishing
- Trail rides
- Cookouts
- Freshly prepared food
Guest Ranches
- Shorter stay than Dude Ranches
- Riding
- Fishing
- Trail rides
- Cookouts
- Freshly prepared food
Lodges
- Most are located in or near National Forests
- Relaxed accommodations
- Minimum stay
- All inclusive
- Horseback riding
- Hiking
- Backpacking
- Fishing
Many ranches and lodges book through tour operators in
Europe and you can book directly through these operators
or you can contact specific ranches and lodges directly
via phone and fax. Listings for individual guest ranches
and lodges are located in the directory of the Real America
Guide that you can order here.
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