Museums
History BuffOuray County Museum
Under $25A county history museum in Ouray's 1887 St. Joseph's Miners' Hospital, with 38 exhibits on mining, ranching and railroads.
SightseeingFree
Ouray Visitor Center
Ouray Visitor Center is a sightseeing stop in Ouray, CO, part of the San Juan Mountains guide. Cost: free.
1230 Main St · Ouray, CO
Why you should go…
The Ouray Visitor Center is at 1230 Main Street, next to the hot springs pool at the north end of town. Staff can help with scenic drives, hiking trails, hot springs, dining and Jeep rentals, and you can pick up maps of paved roads, backcountry 4WD routes and trails along with brochures. Restrooms are on the downstairs floor. It is open 9am to 4pm from May through October and 10am to 3pm from November through April.
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