- The list below includes 64 free or cheap things to do in or near Ridgway, Colorado, including 34 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Distilleries, Specialty Museums and Hot Springs & Geysers.
- From Last Dollar Road to Ridgway State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ridgway and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Montrose, Ouray, Telluride and Silverton.
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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.
7.7 Miles
Schedule a visit to Bach'lers Stables in beautiful Ouray, Colorado and choose from a variety of horseback riding tours through the San Juan and Cimarron Mountains. The experienced guides will lead you along a 130-year old trail and introduce you to scenery that will take your breath away.
9.5 Miles
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.
9.6 Miles
Visitors can enjoy sulfur-free hot springs with varying temperatures at Ouray Hot Springs Pool & Park. In addition to the soaking areas, there is a large water slide, a diving area, and a place for swimming laps.
9.7 Miles
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.
10.0 Miles
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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Ouray Hot Springs Pool is a public pool filled with natural hot springs mineral water with multiple soaking sections which are kept at different temperatures. The pool also features a lap pool section, a water slide and a diving area.
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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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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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A fun entertainment spot in Ouray, Mr. Grumpy Pants Brewing Company serves an array of freshly made beers. Its casual and relaxing ambiance also makes it an ideal place for group gatherings.