Location: Ridgway
Top Things to do in Ridgway
Top 5 Hidden Gems Things to do in Ridgway, Colorado (CO)
The Town of Ridgway, coined Gateway to the San Juans, is a Home Rule Municipality in Ouray County, in the southwestern portion of the U.S. State of Colorado. The town is a former railroad stop on the Uncompaghre River in the northern San Juan Mountains. The town population was 713 at the 2000 census and 924 according to the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Ridgway
1. San Juan Balloon Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Celebrating our 32nd year in business! Our specialty is "personalized" scenic Hot Air Balloon flights over the beautiful Ridgway Valley and experience the gentle adventure of hot air ballooning. As we rise with the sun surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the San Juan Mountains, nowhere is there a more beautiful place to experience your very own balloon adventure, just minutes from Telluride, Montrose & Ouray.Reservations required. Call Today!
2. Last Dollar Road
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Gambrellgirl
Views are stunning, a must to experience while in the area. Highlight to see the Ross House from the original True Grit! We were in a 4-wheel drive but it hadn't rained for awhile so we didn't need 4 wheel. Road bumpy in places & you will need to make room for cars passing but it was not an issue. Fairly highly trafficked on the day we visited but also not an issue. We had an amazing time stopping along the way for photos of the beautiful scenery!
3. Owl Creek Pass and Silver Jack Reservoir
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By A6586KOkenk
If you beauty and nature this drive is a must do. It is breathtaking and well worth you time. The roads are a little rough but my crossover did just fine. Would be so much more awesome in a 4 wheel drive
4. Orvis Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By ejs1027
My daughter and I truly enjoyed our overnight stay at Orvis! The pools are large and the grounds are beautiful! They clean all of the pools about every 10-15 days, so you might encounter a closed one. However, they announce that, and it only takes a few hours. The room was spacious and the beds were super comfy! We had massages in the yurts and they were magnificent! I feel like the rates are super fair, especially since you can basically soak for 2 whole days if you want! And don’t skip out on a night soak! The stars are amazing! I live in Ohio, but the next time I go out to visit my daughter, I’m making another reservation!
5. Dennis Weaver Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By X9241TNrickb - El Paso, United States
Dennis Weaver was a lot of things to a lot of people. His fame as an actor dates back to the TV days of Gunsmoke and McCloud, but around Ridgeway, Colorado he was simply known as Dennis. My wife and I first met him back in the mid-1980's as we dined in an Italian restaurant in nearby Montrose, Colorado. There were only a few people in the place, and Dennis was sitting on the far side of the dining room with a friend. I noticed him and told my wife, "That guy looks exactly like Dennis Weaver!" He either had perfect hearing or read my lips because he looked right at me and laughed and said , "That's because I AM DENNIS WEAVER!" He then stood up walked over to our table with his broad smile and asked us where we were from. It was a great moment for us, and he visited with us for a few minutes explaining he had built a house in Ridgeway that was made of 100% recycled materials. He invited us to see it and gave us his address. We did visit him a few days later and he gave us a tour. We also met his Llamas out front. His house was fantastic! Completely built by him, nestled into a cave in the foothills of the mountains it used a geothermal system for heating and cooling. Solar panels provided reserve power and it had windows made from colored bottles and adobe walls over one foot thick. The entry wall lined with river rock that absorbed heat from sunlight during the day and released it inside during the night. Very impressive for 1985. Dennis owned a restaurant and dance hall across the road and was very proud of his BBQ. We went to eat there to check it out and he was amazingly friendly to everyone. We make an annual visit to Ouray, Colorado since 1979, and always visit Ridgeway since it only 10 miles away. Dennis was active in Ouray as welk, often as the Master of Ceremonies for the 4th of July parade. He was the real deal. Not your average Hollywood celebrity. In fact, if you didn't know of his past career, he would not likely speak of it. Very humble and modest, he considered himself just lucky to be in the right place at the right time. He was happy living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. He gave a lot back to the small town of Ridgeway as well as many others. Dennis Weaver was one of the most likeable and sincere men I have ever met, and I miss him dearly. His Memorial is very touching and personal, and I highly recommend it to everyone who may be passing through. It may help you realize why so many loved and admired him for who he was.
