Awards & Accolades

Top 25 U.S. Resorts Perfect for Families (2020)

Travel + Leisure readers rank the world’s best resorts that cater to families, from tiny tots and tough-to-please teens to even four-legged family members. Finding accommodations that are not only big enough but also entertaining enough, can be a tall order to fill, but these Top 25 U.S. Resorts go above and beyond with kid- and adult-approved amenities and atmospheres.

Top 25 Resorts in the Midwest and West, Fourth-Best Resort in Colorado (2020)

More than 715,000 readers of the prestigious, luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, voted for the best resorts across the globe based on their personal travel experiences.
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#1 Cross-Country Ski Resort in North America by USA Today Readers (2018–2020)

Voted the Best Cross-Country Ski Resort in North America by USA Today readers after being nominated by a panel of Nordic ski experts among 20 of their favorite resorts!
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Best Resorts with Meeting Space & Best Holiday Party Venues (2020)

Annual readers’ choice awards for Colorado’s meetings and events industry. Recognized as one of the Best Resorts with Meeting and Event Space outside Denver Metro and one of the Best Holiday Party Venues in Colorado.

The Knot Best of Weddings (2020)

We are proud to announce that Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa has been selected as a 2020 winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, an award representing the highest-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families, and wedding guests on The Knot.

Top 3 Snow-Filled, Socially Distanced Christmas Vacation Ideas (2020)

Best places offering responsible and inventive ways to have a memorable white Christmas while staying safe and healthy, selected by the prestigious, luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler.
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Best Cross-Country Skiing in the U.S. by Outside Magazine (2020)

Named by Outside Magazine one of the Best Cross-Country Skiing Trail Networks in the U.S. that make for perfect, crowd-free winter activities.
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Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Winner (2020)

Honoring resorts for consistently earning great reviews. Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice winners are among the top 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor.

Best Lodging/Hotel in the Grand County (2017-2020)

Sky-Hi News Best of the Grand Readers’ Choice Awards.
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Wine Spectator, Award of Excellence (2018-2020)

The culinary and wine programs at Devil’s Thumb Ranch have been recognized among the best restaurants in the world with wine lists that display vintage depth or excellent breadth across several regions, a well-chosen selection of quality producers, and a thematic match to the menu.

Smart Stars Award: Best Executive Retreat in the West (2019)

Each year, the meeting industry’s premier awards program salutes outstanding properties, venues, and destinations voted upon by thousands of Smart Meetings’ subscribers and dedicated meeting professionals nationwide.

OpenTable Diners’ Choice: Ranch House Restaurant (2020)

Recognizing outstanding restaurants based on feedback from thousands of local diners. Ranch House Restaurant was voted both Best American and Best Special Occasion Restaurant.

Top Ten Resorts in the West and Fourth Best Among Colorado Resorts (2019)

600,000 voters recognized the best in the travel industry for the 32nd annual Readers’ Choice Awards of the prestigious, luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler.
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Best Resort with Meeting Space Outside Denver (2015-2019)

Annual readers’ choice awards for Colorado’s meetings and events industry. Recognized for the fifth consecutive year for “constantly upgrading and offering top quality.”
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Wine Spectator, Award of Excellence: Ranch House Restaurant (2018 & 2019)

Recognized among the best restaurants in the world with wine lists that display vintage depth or excellent breadth across several regions, a well-chosen selection of quality producers, and a thematic match to the menu.
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