Ouray Colorado
Located roughly one hour from Telluride, Colorado is the little community of Ouray. Outdoor enthusiasts dream about this place. This is also the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Called the "Switzerland of America", Ouray is surrounded by high, snow covered mountain peaks. Vacationing in Ouray will be on of those experiences that you remember for the rest of your life.
Ouray, Colorado is the place for all types of outdoor recreation. You can explore the surrounding San Juan Mountains with rope and carbineer, on a bike, on foot or in a four-wheel drive vehicle. There are activities for all seasons and all reasons. In addition to outdoor activities, the community has unique shops and galleries, a hot springs pool and fitness area, and numerous options for dining and lodging.
Located in the southwestern section of Colorado along US Highway 550, just about 50 miles from Telluride, the drive to Ouray is a part of the San Juan Skyway, one of the most scenic mountain drives in North America. So getting there is really part of the fun. You can enjoy grand vistas; beautiful mountain basins complete with tumbling waterfalls, brilliant blooming wildflowers – and in the winter - a winter white wonderland.
Visitors come to Ouray to enjoy the hiking trails in the summer, the glorious colors of autumn, and the enchantment of the winter months. This is the home of the first ever Ice Climbing Park.
As reported by Forbes Magazine, Ouray, Colorado "may just occupy the most spectacular civic location in America".
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