"America's Little Switzerland" Top 5 Page for this destination Ouray by goingsolo
Ouray Travel Guide: 82 reviews and 98 photos
The town of Ouray is located at the base of the San Juan mountains which appear in the photo. It began as a mining town in the19th century. Hwy 550, the million dollar highway, runs through Red Mountain Pass which connects Ouray to the once mining towns of Ironton and Silverton.
Ouray is referred to as Little Switzerland due to the mountains and its turn of the century architecture. The entire downtown is registered as a National Historic District. It is also known for the over 300 hotsprings in the area, ice climbing in Box Canyon Falls and parkas well as biking and hiking.
- Pros:Charming small town rich in history and nestled at the base of the mountains
- Cons:An out of the way location
- In a nutshell:A great place to stop or at least drive through
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Hiking is popular in the summer
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Numerous trails short and long are located in the immediate area. more travel advice
Ice climbing is the most popular
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The town revolves around ice climbing, especially in winter, which is its peak season. more travel advice
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Ouray's small compact downtown has several craft stores and many which cater to ice climbing and other sports. more travel advice
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Lots of helpful information. Thanks. May be headed there this summer.
Unique, as always. All the very best to you L., as you go swinging along onto your next adventure :) "The only people for me, are the mad ones..."
nice Ouray page.... i had a great time here!!! :-)
Excellent Ouray page!!! Lots of great detailed information. I remember this town from a trip we took when I was 9 years old. I was in nearby Silverton 2 weeks ago.
Wow - Red Mountain Pass and Box Canyon look fantastic.
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