Ouray Attractions
The town of Ouray is located in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. Known as the "Switzerland Of America", the entire town is listed on the National Historic Register.
Bachelor-Syracuse Mine Tour
The Bachelor-Syracuse Mine Tour in Ouray takes visitors on a guided tram ride into Gold Hill, a silver and gold mine. Visitors can see the work area and equipment used in mining. Gold panning and a visit to the turn-of-the-century Blacksmith shop are other highlights.
Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour
1222 County Road 14, Box 380
Ouray, CO 81427-0380
United States
1222 County Road 14, Box 380
Ouray, CO 81427-0380
United States
Phone 1 (970) 325-0220
Fax 1 (970) 325-4500
Hours
May 20 to June 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
June 16 to August 19
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
August 20 to September 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
American Independance Day (July 4)
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Ouray County Museum
The Ouray County Museum is housed in the original St. Joeseph's Miners' Hospital that was completed in 1887. Exhibits are found in 27 rooms featuring mining, ranching and railroading, which were the three main employment opportunities in the early history of Ouray.
Hours
April 15 to May 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
May 15 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
October 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Ouray Hot Springs Pool
The Ouray Hot Springs Pool is located at the north end of town. The soothing hot mineral water has been available to residents and visitors for over half a century. The Fitness Center is located on the second level of the Ouray Natural Hot Springs Pool Bathhouse.
Ouray Ice Park
The Ouray Ice Park claims to be the first ice climbing park in the world, with a half-mile of ice in Uncompahgre Gorge.
