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VisitOuray Touch the Mountains! Adventure, relaxation, inspiration, or just plain fun, it's all waiting for you in Ouray, the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Colorado.
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Ouray has been a special destination of world travelers for more than 100 years. This small intimate community is nestled in some of the most rugged and towering peaks of the Rockies. Set at the narrow head of a valley at 7,792 feet and surrounded on three sides with 13,000 foot snowcapped peaks - Ouray is home to hundres of miles of historic Jeep roads, sulfur-free hot springs with stunning views and the world-famous Ouray Ice Park.

06/23/2026

Ouray's mountains are about to be in the spotlight. 🏔️🎥

The rugged peaks, alpine terrain, and wild landscapes of the San Juan Mountains recently set the stage for the Ultimate Mountain Athlete competition, where some of the best mountain athletes put their strength, endurance, and mountain skills to the test.

We're excited to see Ouray featured in this series from and . Catch the premiere on June 29 on Outside Online and Outside TV, and follow along as the competition unfolds.

06/20/2026

Colorado’s 14ers are on a lot of bucket lists. With thousands of people visiting Ouray's local peaks like Mount Sneffels, and other iconic alpine destinations like Blue Lakes each year, these special places feel the impact.

From trail restoration and erosion control to protecting fragile alpine ecosystems and fixing water contamination, the National Forest Foundation helps conserve the landscapes we love through critical projects across the San Juan Mountains and beyond.

The next time you hike to a summit or pause to take in the view, remember that protecting these places takes all of us. Thanks to organizations like the National Forest Foundation, future generations will have the chance to experience the same wild beauty that makes Ouray so special. 🏔️

Kittie Heit built and opened the St. Elmo Hotel in 1889, and also ran the Bon Ton Restaurant next door. At the time, min...
06/18/2026

Kittie Heit built and opened the St. Elmo Hotel in 1889, and also ran the Bon Ton Restaurant next door. At the time, miners could pay $1 per day for a room.

Come meet Kittie on Ouray History Day on June 27 to learn how she became the first female land owner in Ouray. Plus, check out the newly renovated St. Elmo Hotel!

📅 Find details for Ouray History Day at visitouray.com/150.
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Photo 1: Kittie Heit stands on the boardwalk in front of her Bon Ton Restaurant with four men in Ouray, Colorado, c. 1897-1898. Denver Public Library Special Collections, X-12798

Photo 2: Possibly Kittie Heit stands with others on the snow-cleared boardwalk of her St. Elmo Hotel in Ouray, Colorado, c. 1898-1900. Denver Public Library Special Collections, X-12722

Mmmm. Those juicy burgers from are a Ouray staple. 📸
06/18/2026

Mmmm. Those juicy burgers from
are a Ouray staple.

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The siren you hear every day at noon in Ouray is a long-standing local tradition. If you hear it at another time and it ...
06/17/2026

The siren you hear every day at noon in Ouray is a long-standing local tradition. If you hear it at another time and it repeats, it's simply a call for Ouray Volunteer Fire Department. Either way, it’s one of those unique sounds that makes Ouray, Ouray.

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1230 Main Street
Ouray, CO
81427

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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