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Jan
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Tuesday
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29°F -1°C
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13°F -10°C
Wednesday
23 Dec
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29°F -1°C
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9°F -12°C
Thursday
24 Dec
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25°F -3°C
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2°F -16°C
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Things to Do: Scenery and natural wonders

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Ouray Hot Springs Pool
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 15 attractions in Ouray

Soak in a warm tub heated by the earth: natural hot springs provide rest and relaxation for the weary traveler.

Attraction type: Spa; Geological formation; Landmark/point of interest
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Yankee Boy Basin
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 15 attractions in Ouray

Surrounded by several mountain peaks (Potosi Peak, Teakettle Mountain, Cirque Mountain, Stony Mountain, and Gilpin Mountain), Yankee Boy Basin is a popular scenic area visited by hikers, photographers, four-wheelers and nature lovers.

Attraction type: Hiking trail; Geological formation
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Animas Forks
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 15 attractions in Ouray
Attraction type: Ghost town; Scenic drive
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Box Canyon City Park
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 15 attractions in Ouray

Waterfalls cascade through canyon walls at this park near Ouray.

Attraction type: Waterfall
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Ouray County Museum
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 15 attractions in Ouray
Attraction type: History museum; Tour; Scenic/historic walking area
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Bachelor-Syracuse Mine Tour
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 15 attractions in Ouray

Strike up your Adventure! The Bachelor-Syracuse Mine Tour takes you 1,800 feet horizontally into Gold Hill, rich in gold, silver, and other precious metals. Guests are at all times accompanied by a thoroughly trained guide who has first-hand experience working the mine. The guides are prepared to answer questions and eager to share the legend and lore of the mine.

Attraction type: Scenic railway; Mine
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Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 15 attractions in Ouray

A spa sitting on a natural hot spring that provides visitors with a full range of spa activities or simply the chance to soak.

Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser
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Uncompahgre Gorge
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 15 attractions in Ouray

Site of a frozen waterfall and America's first manmade ice-climbing park.

Attraction type: Waterfall
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