Is Ouray worth visiting?
Ouray is known as The Switzerland of America. However, Ouray is gorgeous and totally worth visiting any time of the year. We first visited Ouray 6 years ago on our very first trip to Colorado and instantly, I fell in love with its quaint small town feel and how tightly it’s nestled between the mountains.
What is there to do in Ouray today?
Top things to do in Ouray, Colorado
- Hot Springs. The Ouray Hot Springs Pool with mountain views.
- Box Canyon Falls Park.
- Ouray Alchemist Museum.
- Ouray County Museum.
- Visit Local Breweries.
- Scenic Drive along San Juan Skyway/Million Dollar Highway.
- Hiking Yankee Boy Basin.
- Biking Ridgeway Area Trail System.
Is Ouray safe?
Ouray is very safe and attracts a demographic that’s generally made up of kind and empathetic individuals. The locals look forward to sharing their town with tourists throughout the year, so as long as you leave valuables at home and be smart with your travel buddies, Ouray is a very safe destination.
Are masks required in Ouray Colorado?
Beginning Wednesday, September 1, 2021, masks are required in all Ouray County buildings. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
What is Ouray known for?
Ouray is known as the “Switzerland of America” because of the high mountains rising on three and a half sides of town. Originally established by miners looking for silver and gold, Ouray had more than thirty active mines in 1875. Today, it’s a gateway town to the San Juan Mountains and has outstanding recreation.
How do you pronounce Chief Ouray?
The proper pronunciation is Ooo-ray. Chief Ouray spoke Te-wa and Spanish. The Spanish phonetic spelling of his name was Uré, which would translate to Ooo-ray into English if done phonetically correctly. Of course, it got bastardized into YOU-ray by unknowing Anglos.
What is there to do in Ouray in winter?
Winter Activities in Ouray’s Parks The Ouray Ice Park is an ice climbing venue within the city limits, just a short walk from Main Street, that attracts beginners and experts alike to its 200+ ice and mixed climbs. And our sulphur-free Ouray Hot Springs Pool is a popular spot to warm up after a day out in the snow.
How do I get to Ferrata from Ouray?
The Ouray Via Ferrata is easily accessed by a quarter-mile walk off Camp Bird Road (County Road 361) along the Ouray Perimeter Trail beginning at the Ice Park Kids Climbing Wall. The adventure starts at the south end of the New Funtier ice climbing route.
Why is Ouray called the Switzerland of America?
Ouray is known as the “Switzerland of America” because of the high mountains rising on three and a half sides of town. The town was named after Chief Ouray of the Ute Indians, a local tribe. Originally established by miners looking for silver and gold, Ouray had more than thirty active mines in 1875.