General Information & Frequently Asked Questions:
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Lodging Options:
The following are Wray Chamber member lodging establishments. Call for more details!
Business |
Phone Number |
Price Range:(Tax is not included) |
B&L Properties |
970-630-0660 |
$90 - $110 |
There are 2 executive rental units available & this duplex sits on the eastern edge of Wray. Each unit includes: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a full kitchen w/ utensils and appliances, Cable TV, Free Wireless Internet & a 1 car garage. |
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Doc’s Bed & Breakfast |
970-332-4984 or 970-630-5459 |
$75 for 1 Queen Bed Units |
There are 8 units available in this establishment which sits in the heart of Wray. There are 6 – 1 bed units and 2 – 2 bed units and each have their own en suite bathroom. Because our tour includes breakfast, Doc’s is offering a special rate (shown above) to GPCT attendees only which does not include breakfast, but includes: 1 or 2 beds, Dish Network TV & Free Wireless Internet. Ample parking is free & close! You can look up reviews at www.tripadvisor.com. |
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The HideAway Inn |
970-332-4634 After 4pm MST or Weekends |
$79.95 for 1 bedroom units $99.95 for 2 bedroom units (6 Person Limit) |
There is 1 executive rental unit available and this duplex unit sits in the western part of Wray. Each unit includes: Fully furnished kitchen; laundry facilities; patio w/gas grill, Satellite TV, DVD player (Red Box rental available@ 7-11), free wireless internet & easy parking. |
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The Lark Bunting Bed & Breakfast |
970-371-8782 |
$79.95 & up for queen suite (w/shower only) $84.95 & up for queen suite (w/shower & tub) $89.95 & up for king quite (w/shower & tub) |
There are 4 units available in this establishment which sits in the heart of Wray. The Lark Bunting caters to professional people and has a no children and no pet policy. It is a non-smoking facility; however there is an outside area for smokers. Each room has its own en suite bathroom, free wireless internet, cable TV and DVD rentals available. There is ample parking and all GPCT attendees will have some coffee and pastries available the morning before you leave for your tour. |
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Sandhiller Restaurant & Motel |
970-332-4134 |
$55 for Hotel Rooms $80 for Executive Suites |
The Sandhiller Motel sits nestled in one of Wray’s sand hill bluffs on the northwest edge of town. The hotel rooms are 1 or 2 bed units and there are 2 executive suites (1 is a 1 bedroom unit and the other is a 2 bedroom unit). All include free cable TV and ample free parking. Wireless internet is free in the executive suites and costs $2.50 p/night in the hotel. There is also a full service restaurant attached. This establishment has recently undergone some renovations too! |
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Dining Options:
The following are Wray Chamber member dining establishments.
Call for hours & for menu related questions.
Business |
Menu Type |
Phone Number |
4th & Main Downtown Grille |
American/Varied |
970-332-3358 |
Hillbilly Heaven |
American/Diner |
970-332-4484 |
Subway |
Sandwich Shop |
970-332-4444 |
The Meat Shoppe |
Sandwich Shop |
970-332-9830 |
The Sandhiller Restaurant |
American/Varied |
970-332-4134 |
3. Clothing:
1. Wear dark clothing. The birds behave better when they don’t notice you!
2. Bring warm clothing. We will take the trip no matter the weather, unless traveling is too dangerous. You will be sitting still for quite some time so as not to disturb the birds. Please understand that the cold can be extreme. We recommend ski-type clothing or coveralls. Gloves & hats are also recommended.
4. Electronics:
1. Please do not bring cell phones, watches, or anything that will make noise as it will disturb the birds.
2. Cameras are allowed…we just ask that you make sure they do not make any loud noises. A shutter noise is ok…but some cameras play music when you turn them off and on. Make sure to turn noises like that off prior to going on the tour.
3. You are allowed to bring a stand for your camera…but if you have a tri-pod you will be asked to not fully extend it. Room is VERY limited in the viewing trailer!
5. Viewing Trailer:
1. Once you are in the viewing trailer, you will be there for approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours. We will then head to breakfast!
2. Unfortunately, at this time, we do not have handicap accessibility.
3. The trailer is set up with three rows of benches. There will be seat cushions and blankets provided. You are welcome to bring extra blankets and extra cushions or a bench seat for added comfort.
4. Be advised that there are no bathrooms in the viewing trailer or anywhere close to the lek! We will recommend that you limit your liquid intake prior to the viewing tour. There are bathrooms at the breakfast site immediately following the viewing.
FAQ’s:
Do we have to be at the orientation on Friday or Saturday night?
YES! The orientation is mandatory. As previously mentioned, you will be briefed on the do’s and don’ts of the tour the following morning. You will also learn more about the Greater Prairie Chicken and get a chance to talk to a representative from the Colorado Division of Wildlife. The other key factor to being there is that we will let you all know what time to be at the bus the next morning. This information cannot be given out ahead of time due to weather and the sunrise. Therefore if you do not show up, you will not be allowed on the bus the next morning. The only exception that can be made is if you contact the Wray Chamber ahead of time with a logical reason as to why you can’t be there.
Why isn’t the hotel room or dinner included in the tour packages anymore?
It was decided to take out the hotel room so that we can give each Chamber member lodging establishment an equal chance to host our guests. Forcing people to one hotel was not being fair to the others. We also have an executive rental duplex and a bed and breakfast that can’t accommodate a full tour group…therefore not giving them a chance to host at all. We also decided to take the dinner out of the package because of the same reasons. This way it gives each restaurant a fair chance to serve our guests and also gives you the option to eat what you want.
What happens if the weather turns bad?
We will go on the tour no matter the weather…unless it becomes too hazardous to drive out to the lek. In the tour history, we have only had to cancel 1 tour. So, the likelihood that a cancellation would happen is small…but if it does, we will let you know as far in advance as possible and you will receive a full refund.
If I cancel my reservation, will I receive a refund?
Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds for these tours. If there is an extraordinary circumstance that prevents you from coming, you will need to contact the Wray Chamber and be able to offer proof of your reason. Otherwise we will be unable to offer a refund.
If you have any questions that are not answered here, don’t hesitate to call the Wray Chamber of Commerce at
970-332-3484 or e-mail the director at director@wraychamber.net.
