10 Things to do Good for Kids in Ouray That You Shouldn't Miss

May 2, 2022 Carley Gatson

Surrounded on all sides by snow-capped peaks and set at the narrow head of a deep valley, Ouray touts itself as the "Switzerland of America." With no nearby ski area to attract the tourism of other alpine Colorado towns, Ouray has kept much of its authentic turn-of-the-century charm. The whole town is registered as a Historic District and includes many buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Its free Ice Park attracts amateur and pro ice climbers from around the world.
Restaurants in Ouray

1. Uncompahgre Gorge

Ouray, CO
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5.0 based on 40 reviews

Uncompahgre Gorge

Site of a frozen waterfall and America's first manmade ice-climbing park.

2. Switzerland of America Tours

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Switzerland of America Tours

Providing high quality 4x4 Jeep adventures in the San Juan Mountains since 1962. Enjoy the diverse history, mountain summits and colorful meadows by guided 4x4 tour, or Jeep Wrangler. Please visit us at the blue, red and white building at 226 7th Avenue in Ouray, Colorado.

3. Yankee Boy Basin

CO Route 550 South Camp Bird Mine, Ouray, CO http://soajeep.com
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Yankee Boy Basin

Surrounded by several mountain peaks (Potosi Peak, Teakettle Mountain, Cirque Mountain, Stony Mountain, and Gilpin Mountain), Yankee Boy Basin is a popular scenic area visited by hikers, photographers, four-wheelers and nature lovers.

Reviewed By Tuxtails - Savannah, United States

We camped in the area and then drove all the way up to Sneffel's trailhead, such a beautiful area with lake, waterfall and flowers. I would love to come back and explore and hike more.

4. Colorado West Jeep Rentals and Tours

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Colorado West Jeep Rentals and Tours

Ourays most modern Offroad Tour Company!!! We offer the newest fleet of tour vehicles and current model year jeep and Polaris Razor rentals. We offer a 2020 Jeep Gladiator...The Coolest Tour Truck in the Tri county area!!! Others imitate...but we have the original. All covid measures in place to limit contact between passengers. All tours trucks are cleaned with soap and water between tours. Disinfectant is on all the trucks. Tours are limited to two families or 10 people per CDC guidlines. Family owned for almost 30 years in Ouray.

5. Alpine Scenic Jeep Tours

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Alpine Scenic Jeep Tours

Taking bookings for the 2021 season beginning June 1. Ouray's most affordable and comfortable scenic jeep tour. We cater to the discerning adventurer who cares about comfort. We have a roomy passenger seating area equipped with cushy bucket seats. Each seat has its own seat heater and seat belts. The seats and truck are elevated for superior views. Getting in and out of our truck is easy due to our unique gate/ladder system. Our tour trucks are Ouray's finest. Alpine Scenic Tours utilizes modified Dodge Ram trucks designed to negotiate the San Juan's most rugged terrain with smoothness, style and safety. Our guides are experts at the local history, geology and fauna. You are in the best of hands at Alpine.

6. Action Adventures Trail Rides

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Action Adventures Trail Rides

Reservations for the 2020 season are available on our website. Situated amidst the beautiful, mountainous country of Western Colorado, family-owned-and-operated Action Adventures Trail Rides has provided high-quality horseback experiences to generations of visitors. Rides are available to guests of all levels, from Wrangler Rides that teach novices the basics to overnight wilderness excursions that take more advanced students through the remote Colorado wilderness. Small and intimate by choice, the storied outfitter breeds, raises, and trains all of their own livestock, with repeat clients often returning to be reacquainted with the same horse they rode last time they visited. Wrangler Ride - 1 hour - $50 Buckaroo Ride - 2 hour - $90 Ranch Hand Ride - 4 hour - $175

7. Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour

95 Gold Mountain Trail, Ouray, CO 81427 +1 970-325-0220 [email protected] http://www.bachelorsyracusemine.com/
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Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour

Strike up your Adventure! The Bachelor-Syracuse Mine Tour walks you 1,500 feet horizontally into Gold Hill, rich in gold, silver, and other precious metals. Guests are at all times accompanied by a thoroughly trained guide who has first-hand experience working the mine. The guides are prepared to answer questions and eager to share the legend and lore of the mine. While you're here enjoy our Miners Breakfast!

Reviewed By jeanetteb201 - Phoenix, United States

After donning hard hats, we embarked on an easy, flat path into the mine and had an enjoyable time listening to the guide talk about the miners and the mining process.

8. Box Canyon Waterfall & Park

Box Canyon Rd., Ouray, CO 81427-0001 +1 970-325-7080 https://www.ouraycolorado.com/directory/outdoor/parks/54-box-canyon-waterfall-park
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Box Canyon Waterfall & Park

Waterfalls cascade through canyon walls at this park near Ouray.

Reviewed By shawnastern

This is a place we go every time we are in Ouray. Short walk to the waterfall in the canyon, and a little longer hike to the high bridge which is still easy enough for young kids and such a great overlook of Ouray. The visitor center has an interesting display of the history of the canyon and Ouray. Don't miss Box Canyon!

9. Ride-N ATV Adventures

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Ride-N ATV Adventures

Ride-N ATV Adventures is your headquarters in Ouray, Co to explore the San Juan mountain trails on an ATV or SxS. From tours to rentals you won't be disappointed with the most trusted name in the San Juan area.

10. Animas Forks

Ouray, CO
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Animas Forks

Reviewed By andersmorrison - Sacramento, United States

This place was a blast. It is fun to wandering through the old buildings and just explore. I love that they haven't restored anything and the town appears just as it was left. Would definitely recommend as a must do if you are in Silverton. You can get here by two wheel drive and lots of people do. However, we rented a RZR in Silverton and that was a much better and more fun way to get here.

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