Hank & Renny's Guide Book
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43 miles from the Dolores River House you'll find World class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, exclusive shopping and unique restaurants and bars.
148 locals recommend
TelluRiders
43 miles from the Dolores River House you'll find World class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, exclusive shopping and unique restaurants and bars.
12 miles from the Dolores River House, free mineral hot-springs. Fantastic 4th of July celebration with parades and fireworks.
14 locals recommend
Rico
12 miles from the Dolores River House, free mineral hot-springs. Fantastic 4th of July celebration with parades and fireworks.
Durango
67-mile drive, 1 Hour, 15 min
Silverton
116 miles, 2-1/2 hour drive
Ouray
86 miles, 2 hour drive
Dolores
21 miles, 25 minute drive
Cortez
33 miles, a 40-minute drive
Beautiful drive from the cabin, take the free gondola to Telluride, breathtaking
20 locals recommend
Mountain Village
Beautiful drive from the cabin, take the free gondola to Telluride, breathtaking
Sightseeing
One hour drive from the Dolores River House to the Park Entrance.
18 locals recommend
Mesa Verde National Park
One hour drive from the Dolores River House to the Park Entrance.
Oljato-Monument Valley
Three hour drive from the Dolores River House
North Rim
Six hour drive from the Dolores River House
Moab
Three hours from the Dolores River House
Canyon de Chelly
Three hours from the Dolores River House
Mexican Hat Rock
130 miles, 2-1/2 hour drive
San Juan National Forest
Red oval on 145 is the location of the River House
Trout Lake
30 miles, 40 minute drive
Dunton Hot Springs
8532 Road 3830 miles, 1 hour drive
Lizard Head Pass
30 miles, 30-minute drive
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
40 miles, 45 minute drive
Valley of the Gods
130 miles, 2-1/2 hour drive
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Lees Ferry
Spencer Trail285 miles, 4-1/2 hour drive
Purgatory Sports
93 Skier PlOuray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center
1220 Main StMcPhee Reservoir Overlook
The San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway covers 236 miles of terrain across southwestern Colorado. This loop travels through Durango, Mancos, Dolores, Stoner, Rico, Telluride, Ridgway, Ouray, and Silverton. Be sure to allow at least two days to see everything this byway has to offer
Scenic Drive
Scenic DriveThe San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway covers 236 miles of terrain across southwestern Colorado. This loop travels through Durango, Mancos, Dolores, Stoner, Rico, Telluride, Ridgway, Ouray, and Silverton. Be sure to allow at least two days to see everything this byway has to offer
Food scene
Our favorite restaurant in Dolores. Juan has created a diverse and reasonably priced menu. Authentic, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Excellent margaritas !!!!
12 locals recommend
Montezuma Restaurant
1319 Railroad AveOur favorite restaurant in Dolores. Juan has created a diverse and reasonably priced menu. Authentic, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Excellent margaritas !!!!
Dolores River Brewery
100 4th StGreat beer and pizza, at the town square.
Ingredients are fresh and mostly local – everything’s made from scratch;
and made to order. Sink your teeth into a juicy grass fed burger, enjoy
the crisp freshness of a Farm Salad, or warm up with a bowl of soup.
Daily specials feature pasta, grilled pizza, and more! Dine-in or take out.
43 locals recommend
The Farm Bistro
34 W Main StIngredients are fresh and mostly local – everything’s made from scratch;
and made to order. Sink your teeth into a juicy grass fed burger, enjoy
the crisp freshness of a Farm Salad, or warm up with a bowl of soup.
Daily specials feature pasta, grilled pizza, and more! Dine-in or take out.
Safeway
1580 E Main StOur go-to for groceries, bakery, pharmacy.
Walmart Supercenter
1835 E Main StEverything in one place !!
Dolores Food Market
400 Railroad AveLocally grown vegetables and fruits.