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Family enjoying the Ouray Hot Springs Pool in Ouray Colorado.
Photo by Tom Stillo/CTO

Ouray

- 300 miles southwest of Denver
- Take 285 southwest to Fairplay. Go west on Highway 50 then south on U.S. Highway 550
- ouraycolorado.com
- Phone: 970-325-4746
- Cost: Varies by activity

Dubbed “Switzerland of Colorado,”Ouray is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, west of Denver.

The town is famous for the “Million Dollar Highway”and Ouray Ice Park, and is known as the Jeep capital of the world.

The town of 800 features a historic downtown area featuring several buildings from the late 1800’s, as well as modern amenities.

The Ouray Hot Springs Pool is an ideal way to unwind after a long day of hiking, biking or even mountaineering.

Ample passes provide great four-wheeling opportunities.

Adventurous types can take mine tours, river tours, or enjoy performances from the Ouray County Performance Arts Guild..