- The list below includes 48 free or cheap things to do in or near Ouray, Colorado, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Hot Springs & Geysers, National & State Parks and Breweries.
- From Yankee Boy Basin to Box Canyon City Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ouray and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Telluride, Ridgway and Silverton.
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Situated within the Uncompahgre National Forest, Yankee Boy Basin is a local tourist destination much visited by hikers and photographers owing to its beautiful display of wildflowers as well as the Twin Falls.
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Box Canyon City Park is a local park that features the Box Canyon Falls with a suspension bridge passing over the gorge. The park is also home to a number of hiking trails and picnic sites.
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Perimeter Trail is a five mile hiking trail located east of RT US-550. The path features mountain and town views, little rock bathtubs, waterfalls, and a suspended bridge.
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The Lower Cascade Trail & Falls is a one mile hike with a 450 feet altitude increase approaching the falls. The trail provides views of waterfalls, two mountains, cityscape, and pink cliffs.
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Opened in 1995, Ouray Ice Park is a man-made venue exclusively dedicated to the sport of ice climbing. Non-climbers can enjoy the beautiful ice formations while lessons and clinics are available for beginners.
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Featuring 8-miles of easy to moderate hiking at breath-taking elevations, Bear Creek National Recreation Trail, is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts. At elevations up to 9,200 feet, the trail leads visitors to two historic gold mines and offers unparalleled scenery.
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The Uncompahgre Gorge is a scenic location that offers views of rivers, creeks, and waterfalls. Visitors of this site can go hiking on several trails or white water rafting and kayaking.
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Horsethief Trail is a hiking trail that elevates 2,900 feet in just under two miles. This strenuous hiking trail, provides access to a waterfall and a cave, which can be explored.
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Animus Forks is an old and abandoned mining town which serves as a tourist attraction today owing to the fact that most of its original structures are still intact and open for exploration by the visitors. The site also offers panoramic views of the surrounding Rockies.
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When you visit Ouray Alchemist Museum, you are transported back in time to learn about the history of alchemy and the pharmaceutical industry in the old west. The highlight is a personalized tour of the museum to see the artifacts that have been collected for a lifetime.