Ridgway Colorado Attractions

A visit to Ridgway Colorado is interesting and beautiful. Sitting at the base of the San Juan Mountain range, and the northern entrance to the San Juan Skyway – there is natural beauty all around. Ridgway and the surrounding communities have activities, festivals, community events and special events year round. Close by is Ouray, a historic town called the “Switzerland of America”, Telluride and the Telluride Ski area are over the next ridge and Orvis Hot Springs is a favorite of many. Enjoy your visit to the amazing area of Ridgway Colorado and Ouray County!

Ridgway State Park

The park’s popular campgrounds, beautiful reservoir, picnic and playground areas, extensive trails, and diverse wildlife offer year-round activities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts. Come enjoy our swim beach too! The boat ramp is open 8-4:30 7 days a week – in summertime you can hike or bike, boat, fish, go kayaking or go wind surfing. In winter go snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Located at 28555 Highway 550 Ridgway, Colorado 81432 call (970) 626-5822.

For more information, visit:
http://www.parks.state.co.us/parks/ridgway/Pages/RidgwayStateParkHome.aspx

Centennial Ranch

Between Ridgway and Montrose, Colorado, lies the Centennial Ranch, where an extraordinary cowboy named Kontny and his wife, Joan, built their home and a traditional log line cabin. The structures were given careful attention as to historical authenticity down to the smallest aesthetic details. The ranch was originally settled in 1879 by the Smith family, and was purchased by Kontny in 1991. He set out to restore the ranch, and has accomplished a monumental task. The public was welcomed in September of 2011 to an “Open Ranch” event to celebrate the preservation and restoration of the historic buildings. Located a few miles south of Montrose, Colorado on US Highway 550. Read more…

Ridgway Railroad Museum

Ridgway, Colorado, long known as the birthplace of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad, is the home of a museum dedicated to the preservation of the history of railroading in Ouray County and surrounding areas. The Railroad Museum, located at the junction of U.S. Highway 550 and Colorado State Highway 62 in Ridgway, Colorado, is open every day during the summer months (June 1 through September 30th) from 9 am to 4 pm. During the winter months (October 1st through May 31st) the Museum is open Monday -Friday 10 am to 3 pm. There is no charge to visit the museum but donations are appreciated.

For more information, visit: http://www.ridgwayrailroadmuseum.org/

Orvis Hot Springs

“Orvis Hot Springs is a clothing optional natural hot springs resort that does not heat or treat our water in any way. We offer seven soaking areas that range in temperature from 98-112 degrees. Four of our soaking areas are outside where you can enjoy the gorgeous Colorado sun and the star filled evening sky. We also offer an indoor pool and two private tubs which are great for getting out of the sun or inclement weather. At Orvis Hot Springs, you will find that our natural lithium water will allow you to rest, relax and feel rejuvenated when you leave.” Located at 1585 County Road 3 Ridgway, Colorado 81432 call (970) 626-5324