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Adventures in and Around Ouray, Colorado

Vacation Attractions & Things to Do

Activities in Ouray, CO

Two people relax in a hot spring with mountain scenery and steam rising in the background.

Hot Springs

Family-friendly, sulfur-free, year-round, geothermal soaking pools, ranging from 75-106 degrees
A vintage living room featuring a large portrait of a woman with two children, alongside a piano and ornate furniture.

Ouray Historical Museum

Explore thousands of mining, ranching, and railroading artifacts and Ouray’s connection to The Hope Diamond
A family of five poses in front of a waterfall surrounded by rocks and greenery.

Cascade Falls

Drive east up 8th Avenue, free parking, ¼ mi walk to the base of these powerful falls
A waterfall cascades down rocky cliffs into a tranquil pool below, surrounded by snow.

Bear Creek Falls

Drive 2.8 mi south of Ouray and you will see a pull-off parking area on the right-hand side of the road
A narrow walkway with a railing runs through a rocky canyon.

Box Canon Falls

Deep within our narrow box canyon these roaring falls cascade 285 feet down
A vintage yellow railroad maintenance vehicle on tracks near a wooden structure.

Mine Tours

Ride a vintage electric-powered mine train underground and experience the secret world of a gold miner
A woman stands next to a fat tire bike in a scenic mountainous landscape.

E Bikes

Explore the local area at your own pace, getting off the beaten path and experience nature in a whole new way
A smiling man in a cowboy hat plays a piano in a cozy, rustic setting.

Restaurants and Bars

Each are locally owned establishments with tremendous personality and flavors
A cozy shop featuring hats, jewelry, and a wall sign that reads "LIFE IS BETTER IN THE MOUNTAINS."

Shopping

Locally owned boutiques, art galleries, and specialty shops all along Main Street