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Things to do in Ridgway

Ridgway is a small town with more going on than you might think. Whether it's outdoor adventure or the creative arts, Ridgway and Ouray County are full of incredible opportunities to explore. Get to know Ridgway and learn about all the wonder things to do in our area of Colorado.

Eternal Hot Springs

After a long day of adventures, there’s no better way to end your day than soaking in natural hot springs. Orvis Hot ...

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Breathtaking Bike Rides Abound

Whether you are looking for an easy bike path, a long-distance ride on pavement, a gravel-grinding roll along dirt ro...

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Ridgway State Park

This beautiful park, created with the Ridgway Reservoir at its heart, offers breathtaking scenery, three campgrounds ...

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On The Big Screen

The captivating beauty of Ridgway, Ouray and surrounding areas has attracted a number of production companies making ...

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True Grit Walking Tours

The Ridgway Chamber offers a one-hour True Grit Movie Walking Tour, which departs every Saturday at 11 a.m. from the ...

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Hiking in the Ridgway Area

Whether you are a fair-weather, once-in-a-blue-moon hiker or a die-hard, long-distance hiker, heading out on the trai...

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Year-Round Fishing

Colorado is home to miles of trout streams, so it should not be a surprise that many excellent fishing opportunities ...

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Ridgway Creative District

A town’s main street says a lot about the community — bringing to life the heritage and authenticity of the area and ...

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4WD, ATV, Dirtbiking

From tough singletrack to scenic off-road byways crossing the San Juan Mountains, 4-wheel drive roads and trails abou...

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Amazing Music Scene

The Ridgway Concert Series is the newest FREE outdoor concert series on the Western Slope. Each Thursday in July, Rid...

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Summer River Adventures

Summer’s sunny skies bring snowmelt into our rivers and open up many warm weather water adventures. Tranquil alpine l...

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Colorado Creative Corridor

Ridgway is proud to be a part of the Colorado Creative Corridor. The Creative Corridor travels 331 miles through a ha...

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Enjoy Dark Skies

At night, Ridgway, Colorado offers you a whole other dimension for your outdoor adventures. Ridgway is even designate...

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Black Canyon

“No other canyon in North America combines the depth, narrowness, sheerness, and somber countenance of the Black Cany...

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a safe, relaxing and highly effective way to deliver more oxygen to the cells of th...

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Fall for Foliage in Ridgway

Fall Foliage around Ridgway provides a great backdrop to any type of vacation. The aspens, cottonwoods and scrub oaks...

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Community Theater

Community theater is an important part of our culture in Ridgway and Ouray County with many venues offering a variety...

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Self-guided tours offer a glimpse into Ridgway’s storied past

Ridgway offers something for every history buff, from easy access to ghost towns to scenic ranches and world-class mu...

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World-Class Bowl And Amazing Views At Ridgway Skate Park

World-Class Bowl And Amazing Views At Ridgway Skate Park. We have small, medium and large features at the park. There...

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Regional Museums

From our well-known Railroad Museum to the growing Ouray County Ranch History Museum, Ridgway has a lot of history pa...

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A Tiny Town With A Big Beer Selection

How many beer options would you expect to find in a town with one stoplight and less than 1,000 residents? In the lit...

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Workshops & Classes

Ridgway and Ouray County have rich, year-round cultural scenes that are sure to stimulate the mind, touch the heart a...

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Golfing

Ouray County’s 300+ days of sunshine make it an ideal location for golfing. The award-winning Divide Golf Club is loc...

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Ranching Heritage

Ridgway’s ranching heritage dates back to the late 1880s and the arrival of the railroad, which opened up the land fo...

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Spend A Few Hours At The Farmer's Market

Grocery shopping is not just a chore – it’s a special occasion during the summer and fall when the Ridgway Farmers Ma...

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World-Class Ice Climbing

From mid-December through mid-March, Ouray is full of climbing activity and good cheer, with “Have an Ice Day” greeti...

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Workshops & Lectures

The tight-knit community of Ridgway is full of interesting people with unusual and fascinating backgrounds, as well a...

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Fostering Diverse Tastes at Ridgway Seed Library

Gardeners and anyone with an interest in growing their own food should make a stop at the Ridgway Seed Library, a res...

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Community Supported Agriculture Flourishing Around Ridgway

Community Supported Agriculture or CSA refers to a farming program in which an individual purchases a “share” of the ...

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Poetry, Lectures & Films

Whatever your interest or passion, local theaters are sure to present a performance or film to match it! The Sherbino...

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Visitors Center & Ridgway Area Chamber

The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce promotes business and community development in the Town of Ridgway and the surrounding area. The Ridgway Visitor Center, located at 150 Racecourse Road, Ridgway, Colorado 81432 (across from Citizens Bank off of HWY 62), will reopen from Memorial Day weekend through the end of September. Hours of operation are Thursday - Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

P.O. Box 544
Ridgway, Colorado 81432

See you in Ridgway

Adventure, night life and all around easy living await you in Ridgway Colorado, gateway to the San Juan Mountains.

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