Sightseeing
Ute Indian Museum
17253 Chipeta RdMontrose, CO. Local culture
Montrose Water Sports Park
210 Apollo RdOutdoor water sports and activities
Montrose Botanic Gardens
1800 Pavilion DrNature's beauty
Flying Iron Ranch
4019 Co Rd 1Montrose, CO. Alpacas!
Cerro Summit
Montrose, CO. Sledding!
Ridgway, CO. Clothing optional hot springs (indoor/outdoor pools) and yurt massage options. Open to all ages
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Orvis Hot Springs
1585 County RdRidgway, CO. Clothing optional hot springs (indoor/outdoor pools) and yurt massage options. Open to all ages
Ridgway, CO.
Great place to meet new people, let the kids play and enjoy the incredible scenery.
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Hartwell Park, Ridgway, CO
Ridgway, CO.
Great place to meet new people, let the kids play and enjoy the incredible scenery.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Gunnison, CO.
Box Canyon Park
30 Box Canyon RdOuray, CO.
Cascade Falls
Ouray, CO.
Bear Creek Falls
Ouray, CO.
Gunnison Whitewater Park
Curecanti National Recreation Area
102 Elk CreekJorgensen Event Center
501 E Tomichi AveGunnison, CO.
Colorado National Monument
1750 Rimrock DrNear Grand Junction, CO.
RIDE-N ATV ADVENTURES OURAY CO
890 Main StExplore Colorado off-road!
Located between the mountains, this Hot Spring pool is great for everyone and the view is astonishing!
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Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center
1220 Main StLocated between the mountains, this Hot Spring pool is great for everyone and the view is astonishing!
City/town information
Ridgway is 36 miles south of Montrose. For a small town it has lots to do and see. Some of our favorites are Orvis Hot Springs - Ridgway State Park -
Local small business shops - True Grit (dining) - Hartwell Park (our daughter's favorite) - Mountain Annie's (Recreational)
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Ridgway
Ridgway is 36 miles south of Montrose. For a small town it has lots to do and see. Some of our favorites are Orvis Hot Springs - Ridgway State Park -
Local small business shops - True Grit (dining) - Hartwell Park (our daughter's favorite) - Mountain Annie's (Recreational)
Known as "Switzerland of America" - Ouray is our favorite destination in Colorado. The views are breathtaking, so many fun things to do, see and experience. The town is 46 beautiful miles to the south of Montrose (bonus - you get to drive through Ridgway to get there). This town is a tourist hotspot featuring hot springs, breweries, trails, waterfalls, parks, recreation, shops, restaurants, parks, tours and museums.
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Ouray
Known as "Switzerland of America" - Ouray is our favorite destination in Colorado. The views are breathtaking, so many fun things to do, see and experience. The town is 46 beautiful miles to the south of Montrose (bonus - you get to drive through Ridgway to get there). This town is a tourist hotspot featuring hot springs, breweries, trails, waterfalls, parks, recreation, shops, restaurants, parks, tours and museums.
Delta is 34 miles north of Montrose. This town offers parks, lakes, art, golfing, family fun, shops and dining.
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Delta
Delta is 34 miles north of Montrose. This town offers parks, lakes, art, golfing, family fun, shops and dining.
76 miles east of Montrose, Gunnison is home to the Gunnison National Forest and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Many places to explore and see in nature here including several parks, trails and fishing.
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Gunnison
76 miles east of Montrose, Gunnison is home to the Gunnison National Forest and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Many places to explore and see in nature here including several parks, trails and fishing.
Traveling along the "Million Dollar Highway" you will stumble upon the gorgeous town of Silverton, CO. 69 miles south of Montrose, this town is filled with historic culture. Another popular tourist attraction, Silverton offers many things to explore including mines, lakes, art galleries, gift shops, rides, ski & snowboard areas, trails and incredible views.
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Silverton
Traveling along the "Million Dollar Highway" you will stumble upon the gorgeous town of Silverton, CO. 69 miles south of Montrose, this town is filled with historic culture. Another popular tourist attraction, Silverton offers many things to explore including mines, lakes, art galleries, gift shops, rides, ski & snowboard areas, trails and incredible views.
75 miles southwest of Montrose, Telluride is a very popular skiing destination (Telluride Ski Resort). Bridal Veil offers hiking and waterfall views. Enjoy strolling down Main Street, riding the Village Gondola or vising Town Park. Telluride is also home to Blue Lakes Trail & Black Bear Pass.
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TelluRiders
75 miles southwest of Montrose, Telluride is a very popular skiing destination (Telluride Ski Resort). Bridal Veil offers hiking and waterfall views. Enjoy strolling down Main Street, riding the Village Gondola or vising Town Park. Telluride is also home to Blue Lakes Trail & Black Bear Pass.
Located 73 miles northwest of Montrose, Grand Junction is home to the Colorado National Monument and hosts the Annual JUCO World Series. Downtown is home to 100+ art statues. You won't run out of things to do in Grand Junction with options of wineries, floating, rafting, parks, golfing, tours, trails, parks, shops and fine dining.
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Grand Junction
Located 73 miles northwest of Montrose, Grand Junction is home to the Colorado National Monument and hosts the Annual JUCO World Series. Downtown is home to 100+ art statues. You won't run out of things to do in Grand Junction with options of wineries, floating, rafting, parks, golfing, tours, trails, parks, shops and fine dining.
Food scene
Jimmers
1413 East Main StreetMontrose, CO. We enjoy their BBQ and incredible hospitality.
Fiesta Guadalajara
1571 Ogden RdMontrose, CO. Our favorite Mexican restaurant in town!
Montrose, CO. Voted best pizza and ice-cream of the valley! Inside is small but you can order pick-up and grab a cone too. The staff are beyond kind and helpful!
Buckaroos Slices & Scoops
1518 East Main StreetMontrose, CO. Voted best pizza and ice-cream of the valley! Inside is small but you can order pick-up and grab a cone too. The staff are beyond kind and helpful!
The Busy Corner White Kitchen
318 Main StreetOur favorite breakfast option (23 miles north in Olathe, CO)
(34 miles north in Delta, CO) Stopped in for lunch one day & was at the top of our list for food and hospitality. The people of Delta are super friendly and inviting!
CBs Tavern
334 Main St(34 miles north in Delta, CO) Stopped in for lunch one day & was at the top of our list for food and hospitality. The people of Delta are super friendly and inviting!
Montrose, CO. My grandmother used to take me here when I was a kid and although it's changed over the years, this is still a childhood favorite of mine.
STARVIN ARVINS
1320 South Townsend AvenueMontrose, CO. My grandmother used to take me here when I was a kid and although it's changed over the years, this is still a childhood favorite of mine.
Love the rooftop dining option, great brews and their elote dip is a must!
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Ouray Brewery
607 Main StLove the rooftop dining option, great brews and their elote dip is a must!
Ridgway, CO. After a trip to Hartwell Park, we stumbled in to this restaurant based on the famous western. Their fried okra was my favorite!
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The True Grit Cafe
123 N Lena StRidgway, CO. After a trip to Hartwell Park, we stumbled in to this restaurant based on the famous western. Their fried okra was my favorite!
Montrose, CO. We had never been here before and the food was alright for being a fast option. Where they shine is their custard! We took home 4 pints and loved them all!
Culver's
3841 Wolverine DrMontrose, CO. We had never been here before and the food was alright for being a fast option. Where they shine is their custard! We took home 4 pints and loved them all!