Things to do 

Ouray

Our wedding is in Ouray, Colorado, often called the "Switzerland of America," is a picturesque mountain town nestled in the San Juan Mountains, known for its stunning alpine scenery, historic charm, and outdoor adventure opportunities. It boasts natural hot springs, world-class ice climbing, and scenic drives like the Million Dollar Highway. With its rich mining history, quaint downtown, and access to hiking, jeeping, and waterfalls, Ouray is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

This is one of the best places in the state and our favorite place to explore - if you have something specific you are wanting to do, let us know and we can help find you your perfect adventure!

Box Canyon Falls, In Town

Ouray Hot Springs, In Town

Ouray Via Ferrata, In Town

Other recommendations

Below are a few things a little further out from Ouray. We hope you all get a chance to explore around a little in your downtime!

Painted wall at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, 1 hour from Ouray

Owl Creek Pass, Basic SUV Accessible, 1 hr from Ouray

Blue Lakes Hike (Challenging), 50 Minutes from Ouray

Town of Telluride, 1 Hour from Ouray

Telluride Via Ferrata

Bridal Veil Falls (Telluride)

Bear Creek Falls (Telluride)

These are some of the options near Ouray, but there are countless hikes, waterfalls and vistas to see. If you want more advice on things to do further out from Ouray, let us know and we have lots of recommendations!