Ouray

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Ouray was once a historic Colorado mining town. It has now reinvented itself as an outdoor playground for adventure sports fanatics.

You can try hiking over 70 spectacular trails, have fun on a Jeep, snow-mobile, or OHV tour, bike the Ridgeway Area Trail System, or go rock climbing, canyoneering, fishing, skiing, and hot air ballooning. If you look for the most relaxing activity, visit any one of the natural thermal pools.

While outdoor activities have taken center stage, the town’s history can be explored explore at the Ouray County Historical Museum, the Ouray Alchemist Pharmaceutical Museum, or on a tour of the Old Hundred Mine.

Ouray also has a lively arts and culture scene, reflected by several galleries and a busy live theatre schedule.

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