Location: Ouray
Top Things to do in Ouray
Things to do in Ouray, Colorado (CO): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Surrounded on all sides by snow-capped peaks and set at the narrow head of a deep valley, Ouray touts itself as the "Switzerland of America." With no nearby ski area to attract the tourism of other alpine Colorado towns, Ouray has kept much of its authentic turn-of-the-century charm. The whole town is registered as a Historic District and includes many buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Its free Ice Park attracts amateur and pro ice climbers from around the world.
Restaurants in Ouray
1. Red Mountain Pass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By HKSTrips
A great high altitude mountain road through magnificent scenery. Make a stop at the little Western town of Silverton, and most importantly, don’t rush it. This is NOT a road for those in a hurry.
2. Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 277 reviews
Strike up your Adventure! The Bachelor-Syracuse Mine Tour walks you 1,500 feet horizontally into Gold Hill, rich in gold, silver, and other precious metals. Guests are at all times accompanied by a thoroughly trained guide who has first-hand experience working the mine. The guides are prepared to answer questions and eager to share the legend and lore of the mine. While you're here enjoy our Miners Breakfast!
Reviewed By jeanetteb201 - Phoenix, United States
After donning hard hats, we embarked on an easy, flat path into the mine and had an enjoyable time listening to the guide talk about the miners and the mining process.
3. Ouray County Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By cdfrosty - Los Alamos, United States
We visited based on TA reviews and were not disappointed. Set in the old miner's hospital, it's three floors and so many exhibit rooms including a mine simulation in the basement. Don't miss the florescent minerals in the basement. The medical/dental exhibits are sufficiently creepy to make you grateful for modern day. Don't miss the link to the Hope Diamond. We spent about three hours there. One of the very best museums we have ever visited. A must see!!
4. Animas Forks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By andersmorrison - Sacramento, United States
This place was a blast. It is fun to wandering through the old buildings and just explore. I love that they haven't restored anything and the town appears just as it was left. Would definitely recommend as a must do if you are in Silverton. You can get here by two wheel drive and lots of people do. However, we rented a RZR in Silverton and that was a much better and more fun way to get here.
