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Located along America's most scenic highway, "The San Juan Skyway", Ouray has been a special destination of world travelers for more than 100 years. This small, intimate community nestled in some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere, is repeatedly referred to as the "Switzerland of America".
For over a hundred years visitors have claimed that Ouray and its surrounding mountain peaks offer the most spectacular scenery you will find anywhere. Ouray is not just another pretty face; it's a friendly, beautiful mountain community that can boast of having something for everyone.
Ouray is located in the mountains of southwestern Colorado on US Hwy 550, 70 miles north of Durango and 98 miles south of Grand Junction. Population is 700 year round. The size of the town is 9 blocks long and 6 blocks wide. With 285 sunny days per year, a typical summer"day is sunny, in the 70's and 80's with evening temperatures in the 50's. The humidity is very low, with brief afternoon showers typical in July. Winter brings 140 inches average snowfall. A typical winter day is sunny and bright, with highs averaging in the 40's and lows in the high teens. Snowstorms are sometimes heavy.
Visit us now and take a step back into the past. The City of Ouray is listed on the National Register of Historic Districts. Come and enjoy the Victorian architecture, the friendly people, the town's peaceful atmosphere, the relaxing and therapeutic hot mineral springs, and the many recreational opportunities. We invite you to share this truly special place with us where life if simple, the mountains are inspiring and the people care.
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