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“Switzerland of America”
Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, Ouray is one of Colorado’s best-kept secrets. Known as the “Switzerland of America,” Ouray has a little bit of everything for everyone, for every season. From the splendor of spring and summer to the vivid colors of fall and the serene wonderland of winter, the awe-inspiring beauty and boundless activities of Ouray await. Whether you simply wish to rejuvenate yourself by relaxing and basking in nature’s glory or prefer to tackle one or all of the adventures this nature’s playground has to offer, how active you are while vacationing in Ouray is based solely on your mood and your imagination.
Your Base Camp: The Ouray Chalet Inn
Make the Ouray Chalet Inn your base camp for your mild or wild adventures in and around Ouray. The Chalet is centrally located on Main Street right in the heart of Ouray. This is the perfect “base camp” because not only are you in walking distance to Ouray Hot Springs, Cascade or Box Cañon Falls, and the Ouray Ice Park, but also all the amazing restaurants, galleries, and gift shops that Ouray has to offer. So no matter where the day’s adventure takes you, once you arrive back at the Chalet, small-town charm and civilization await.
The Ouray Chalet Inn is a charming, independently owned and operated, traditional motel where guests are welcomed like long-lost friends. All guest rooms are non-smoking, spacious and clean – plus, most have breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Each of the Chalet’s individually decorated rooms offers modern conveniences in the midst of nature. All rooms include:
- Full private bath
- Satellite TV with HBO
- Telephone with voice mail
- Free WIFI access
- Refrigerator
- In room coffee
- Hair dryer.
Relaxation, Fun & Adventure
Once you arrive at the Ouray Chalet Inn, you can dream up your own “to-do” list or play it by ear and let the day take you where it may. The breathtaking San Juan Mountains surrounding Ouray provide the perfect escape, and no matter where you roam or how extreme your adventure is, you will feel as if you have discovered your own private paradise. Be it relaxation, fun or adventure (possibly all three in a single day), it is all at your fingertips.
Year-round, you can soak your troubles away; swim a few laps or workout at the Ouray City Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center. Satisfy your taste buds in the many restaurants and shop to your heart’s content in the fine shops and galleries. Lose yourself in history at the Ouray County Museum, rated by the Smithsonian as one of the best small museums in the country. Or just sit-back, relax and marvel at nature’s beauty.
During the summer months, enjoy the splendor of nature on a guided Jeep® tour, on your own by renting a Jeep® or on an extreme or leisurely hike. For a more adventurous experience, you can tackle mountain biking, rock climbing, and rafting. For a more leisurely experience, you can partake in horseback riding, fishing, mine tours (where you can seek your fortune by panning for gold), play a round or two of golf, or even explore a ghost town.
During the winter months, enjoy this pristine winter wonderland, which boasts generally mild daytime temperatures and plenty of sunshine, by cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or skiing in Telluride (at discount prices). For the more adventurous experience, you can take it up a notch or two by tackling ice climbing at the Ouray Ice Park (…and even if you don’t want to experience ice climbing for yourself, you can still marvel and be entertained by those who do).
There is so much to see and do, plan on visiting for several days. And remember, at the end of the day, the Ouray Chalet Inn will be waiting – a welcomed respite where you can relax on the shaded patio or in the outdoor hot tub, bask in the stunning backdrop of the San Juan Mountains, and reflect on the day’s adventure (… and plan tomorrow’s).
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