Explore Ouray, Colorado
A Victorian winter wonderland or summertime exploration of hiking trails, historical off-road mining routes, and some of Colorado’s best natural hot springs. Ouray is a unique mountain destination for world travelers for over 100 years, with quality lodging, restaurants, shops, and activities available year-round. Ouray is home to hundreds of miles of historic Jeep roads, natural sulfur-free hot springs with stunning views, the world-renowned Ouray Ice Park, and spectacular back-county and cross-country skiing.
Take a step back in time and experience our legends and unique landscape. Enjoy Victorian architecture, friendly mountain people, and a peaceful atmosphere that runs on its own time—more about Ouray and the neighboring town Ridgeway.
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Attractions in Ouray
Ouray Hot Springs Pool
Enjoy the soothing pleasure of soaking in all natural hot springs water in this family-oriented facility, which includes a fitness center. The pool offers three temperatures of sulfur-free mineral waters ranging from 80-104 degrees. Open year-round. 1200 Main Street, 970-325-7073. View our Colorado Hot Springs Guide.Box Canyon Falls & Park
Visit Box Canyon Falls, a spectacular geological wonder where a 285-foot waterfall plummets into a narrow quartzite canyon. CR 361, 970-325-7080Ouray Historical Walking Tour
Ouray is proud to be a designated National Historic District. Stop by the Visitors Center or Historical Museum for a complimentary brochure and map that explores the entire town, showcasing private homes and other examples of Victorian architecture.Hiking
Ouray is home to over 70 spectacular well-maintained trails, many of which are easily accessible from town. Enjoy the Ouray Perimeter Trail, Uncompaghre Riverwalk, and Bear Creek National Recreation Trail, just to name a few. Hiking maps and books are available at the Ouray Visitor Center.Jeeping & Off-Highway Adventures
Ouray offers access to hundreds of miles of historic mining roads, popular with off-highway and 4-wheeling enthusiasts. Traverse a variety of forest and alpine terrain and view extreme mountain peaks, wildflowers, and waterfalls. Visit ghost towns and historic mining buildings. Local tour and rental companies let visitors customize their adventures.Desert Highlights Trail Camp
May 10 - May 13
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Resplendent Rachmaninoff – Fort Collins Symphony
May 11
417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, COOur season closes with music that has captivated audiences in concert halls, movie theaters, and figure skating arenas f
Free Admission for Moms on May 11
May 11
200 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, COIn honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, mothers and grandmothers will enjoy free admission to the Global Village M
Run to the Shrine
May 18 - May 19
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, COJoin us on Saturday, May 18 or Sunday, May 19, 2024 for Run to the Shrine, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s annual fundraiser r
Chalk Lines and Vines
May 18 - May 19
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Garden of the Gods Art Festival
May 18 - May 19
3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, COThe inaugural Garden of the Gods Art Festival will take place at one of the most picturesque properties of Colorado Spri
Learn to Curl with the Broadmoor Curling Club
May 25
3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, COThe Broadmoor Curling Club is holding a Learn to Curl Clinic 25 May 24. We welcome those who have never tried curling an
Outside Festival
Jun 01 - Jun 02
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Steamboat Marathon
Jun 02
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GoPro Mountain Games Vail
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Vail, COCome celebrate 21 years with us! The nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation, which hosts the GoPro Mountain Games each year, l