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Best Western Twin Peaks Motel
125 3rd Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
Nightly Rates (55.25 - 103.50)
3 Star
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Property Description |
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Welcome to the Best Western Twin Peaks located in the "Switzerland of America". We are located within the City of Ouray one block west of the famous Million-Dollar Highway and just footsteps from the mountains and activities. See why National Geographic named Ouray one of the Ten Most Beautiful Places in America. From our doorstep you can access hundreds of miles of jeeping and hiking trails, mountain streams to pan for gold, or a nearby lake, to catch that one that got away. You could take a trip into the high country to an 1800's ghost town, ride a horse on a wilderness trail, or just relax in the warm sunshine by the pool. The weather in Ouray is normally mild during the day and cool in the evening. Ouray is a friendly, family town that shows its old west heritage. On the street, you are as likely to meet a resident deer, as a fellow guest. This is a place as far from the maddening world as you can get without a passport. The Best Western Twin Peaks is a family run business where you never stay a stranger for long. We have a tradition of past guests returning each year to enjoy Ouray, the area and our unique property. We take great pride in our spotlessly clean, comfortable rooms with beautiful grounds, flower gardens and the natural beauty that surrounds our property. If you have never been here before you will find a place that you'll never forget. You will know why it has been called the "Gem of the Rockies" and "Our Secret Place". Throughout the summer there are activities to keep families of all ages busy all day. Whether you tour our museum, take a hike, climb to a waterfall, go on a jeep tour to the high country, ride a horse, mountain bike, experience the mine tour, or just want to relax and take life easy its all right here. The Best Western Twin Peaks lobby has a friendly atmosphere with a lodge type setting, a large fireplace, sofas and current magazines. We always have a fresh pot of hot coffee, tea and cappuccino.
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Amenities |
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Coffee Maker in Room
Courtesy Car
Parking
Laundry/Valet Services
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Free Parking
Free Local Telephone Calls
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Free Local Telephone Calls
Hairdryers Available
Modem Lines in Room
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Pool
Television with Cable
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Room Information |
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2 DOUBLE BEDS:
* Two Double Beds
1 KING BED,MOUNTAIN VIEW:
* 1 King Bed * Mountain View
1 KING BED:
* 1 King Bed
2 QUEEN BEDS:
* 2 Queen Beds
1 KING BED,NO SMOKING:
These deluxe guestrooms are spacious (from 285-320 square feet) and many offer some of the best views of the surrounding mountains. Each are comfortably decorated and feature two queen beds, a nightstand, dresser, a parson table with two armchairs, refrigerator, remote control cable television, clock radio, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, direct dial telephone with dataports and a ceiling fan. There is an open closet area with a luggage rack and extra pillows. The bathroom has a tub/shower combination with a separate sink and vanity area.
2 QUEEN BEDS,MNTN VU,NON-SMKNG:
* 2 Queen Beds * Mountain View * No Smoking
2 DOUBLE BEDS,NO SMOKING:
* Two Double Beds * No Smoking
1 KING BED,MNTN VU,NON-SMKNG:
* 1 King Bed * Mountain View * No Smoking
1 QUEEN BED:
* 1 Queen Bed
1 QUEEN BED,NO SMOKING:
* 1 Queen Bed * No Smoking
2 QUEEN BEDS,NO SMOKING:
* 2 Queen Beds * No Smoking
SUITE-2 ROOMS 3 BEDS,NO SMOKING:
* Suite-2 Rooms 3 Beds * No Smoking
SUITE-1 ROOM 4 BEDS,NON SMOKING,OVERSIZED ROOM,BUN:
* Suite-1 Room 4 Beds * Bunk Beds * No Smoking * Oversized Room
2 DOUBLE BEDS,NON SMOKING,HI SPEED NET,REFRIGERATO:
* Two Double Beds * No Smoking * High Speed Internet Access * Refrigerator
SUITE-2 QUEEN BEDS,2 QUEEN BDS,TWIN BUNK BDS,NOSMO:
* Suite-2 Queen Beds * Two Queen Beds * Twin Bunk Beds * No Smoking * Refrigerator
SUITE-2 QUEEN BEDS,2 BEDROOMS,3 QUEEN BEDS,NO SMOK:
* Suite-2 Queen Beds * Two Bedrooms * 3 Queen Beds * No Smoking * Refrigerator
2 DOUBLE BEDS,SMOKING,HIGH SPEED INTERNET,REFRIGER:
* Two Double Beds * Smoking Room * High Speed Internet Access * Refrigerator
2 QUEEN BEDS,SMOKING,MOUNTAIN VIEW,HI SPEED,FRIDGE:
* 2 Queen Beds * Smoking Room * Mountain View * High Speed Internet Access * Refrigerator
1 KING BED,SMOKING,MOUNTAIN VIEW,HI SPEED,FRIDGE:
* 1 King Bed * Smoking Room * Mountain View * High Speed Internet Access * Refrigerator
1 KING BED,NSMK,BALCNY,MOUNT VW,2NDBD SOFABD,WETBA:
* 1 King Bed * No Smoking * Balcony * Mountain View * Second Bed Is A Sofabed * Wet Bar
1 QUEEN BED,NSMK,BALCNY,MOUNTAIN VW,SOFABD,MICROFR:
* 1 Queen Bed * No Smoking * Balcony * Mountain View * Sofa Bed * Microwave And Refrigerator
SUITE-2 QUEEN BEDS,2 TWIN BEDS,3 BEDROOMS,FULL KIT:
* Suite-2 Queen Beds * Two Twin Beds * Three Bed Rooms * Full Kitchen * No Smoking
1 QUEEN BED,NSMK,MOUNTN VW,2NDBD SOFABD,MICROFRIDG:
* 1 Queen Bed * No Smoking * Mountain View * Second Bed Sofabed * Microfridge
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Indicative rates are for search purposes only. The entire range of rates may not be available during certain seasons or other specified periods of time. Check for specific rate availability when making a reservation.
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Miscellaneous Information |
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American Dollars is the native currency.
Check in time is 3:00 P.M.
Check out time is 11:00 A.M.
Time Zone is Mountain Standard Time
56 rooms.
0 suites.
2 floors.
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Directions |
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·From: All directions. The Best Western Twin Peaks Motel is located one block west of US Highway 550 on Million Dollar Highway, three and a half blocks from town center.
Montrose Airport 37 miles, Durango Airport 90 miles, Grand Junction Airport 95 miles, Denver Airport 325 miles, Colorado Springs Airport 260 miles
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You must use a credit card to book online.
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Cancellation Policy |
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Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your confirmed reservation notification.
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Restaurants:
* .2 mile(s) from Bon Ton, Italian * .3 mile(s) from Buen Tiempo, Mexican * .4 mile(s) from Coachlight, features Victorian charm and an American menu * .4 mile(s) from Outlaw, an old west type bar and steakhouse. Known for John Wayne's hat. * .4 mile(s) from La Papillon Bakery and Grill, New Orleans style eatery that serves breakfast and lunch
Nearby Cities:
* 23 mile(s) from Silverton, three quarters of an hour * 35 mile(s) from Montrose, three quarters of an hour * 74 mile(s) from Durango, two hours * 95 mile(s) from Grand Junction, two hours * 100 mile(s) from Gunnison, two hours * 115 mile(s) from Cortez, two and a quarter hours * 160 mile(s) from Aspen, three hours * 160 mile(s) from Salida, three and a quarter hours * 260 mile(s) from Colorado Springs, five and a half hours * 300 mile(s) from Albuquerque, six hours * 525 mile(s) from Phoenix, nine and a half hours
Local Attractions:
* Jeep rentals are available in the Best Western Twin Peaks Motel lobby. We offer new current model year Wranglers®, with soft-tops, that seat four and have five speed manual transmissions. For larger families we offer eight passenger Dodge Durangos® with automatic transmissions. To rent you must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid credit card, be a licensed driver and have "proof of full coverage insurance" on your personal vehicle. Free trail map provided with rental. * Jeep tours, these tours are provided in a special four-wheel drive vehicle by a professional drive/guide into the mountains. They offer both half day (four hours) and (nine hours) tours to ghost towns, waterfalls and old mines. They travel over mountain passes as high as 13,000 feet to the neighboring Towns of Telluride, Silverton and Lake City. The full day tours stop for lunch in one of these historic mining towns. Tours leave from the Best Western Twin Peaks Motel lobby. We will be happy to schedule you for one of these exciting trips. * Hiking, many people come to Ouray to climb the many 14,000-foot peaks in the area. We also have many less difficult (yet just as beautiful) hiking trails. You can choose from different degrees of difficulty, elevation change and time duration. You can start many hikes from your room. * Photography, if being behind the lens of a camera gives you enjoyment, or you wish to just try to capture the beauty of the area, you'll need to bring lots of film. The peak time for the summer wildflowers is at the end of July and into August. If the golden color of the Aspen trees is what you are after, then the third week if September is for you. * Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train, many people travel from all over the world to experience the 100-year old train trip from Durango to Silverton on the narrow gauge railroad. The trip is an adventure that takes you through the mountains as it climbs its way to Silverton. The railroad offers both open and enclosed cars. If you are not a die-hard train buff you may consider making the return trip via bus. The return by bus cuts the duration of the trip by hours. * Live musical entertainment, enjoy one of the many live musical shows performed by local professional artists. * Imogene Pass Run, this is an annual foot race over the Imogene pass (13,026 feet) to Telluride. This race is held each year on the first Saturday following Labor Day. * Fly fishing, you can fly fish mountain streams, alpine lakes or at the Ridgway Reservoir. A Colorado State fishing license is required. Local guides and fly lessons are also available. Some areas are catch and release. * Ouray Museum, housed in the Miner's hospital, built in 1887. Displays of early mining equipment, antique hospital and mineral collection depict life as it was in the early days of mining. * Gold panning, try your hand at making your fortune the old fashion way. There are many different streams and rivers that still carry that elusive sparkling dust. * Mountain biking, from mild dirt trails to challenging mountain single-track trails. Maps available in the lobby. * Cookout dinners, a steak cookout dinner beside the Uncompahgre River. * A short hike from Cascade Falls, within the city, up 9th Avenue, offers another beautiful cascading waterfall generated by snowmelt. Free admission. * 1.5 mile(s) from Box Canyon Park, a city operated park. See how the force of water over time has carved this 285-foot waterfall into the rock walls. There is a fee for admission. * .3 mile(s) from downtown shopping * .3 mile(s) from hiking trails * .7 mile(s) from Ouray City Hot Springs Pool, you can buy an all day pass and visit this world famous pool. Folks of all ages can enjoy a relaxing day swimming, diving, sunning or soaking in the pool. These naturally heated therapeutic waters are soothing and relaxing. While at the pool you can enjoy a massage, a workout in the weight room or take a jog on the outdoor track. * .7 mile(s) from Ouray City Park, this park offers picnic tables, barbecue grills, tennis courts and a basketball court. * .5 mile(s) from Box Canyon Falls and horseback riding, there are two stables to ride. Each offers rides of different duration (one-hour, two-hours, or half-day), which take you on trails into the mountains. * 1 mile(s) from Municipal Natural Hot Springs Pool * 10 mile(s) from hot air ballooning, San Juan Balloon Adventures offers early morning flights from the Ridgway area. * 14 mile(s) from Fairway Pines Golf Course, if golf is your passion, just imagine playing 18 holes at the top of the world. This course is rated as one of the top 250 courses in the United States. It offers a challenging course with views not seen in other places. We can schedule a tee time for 18 holes of golf with a discounted green fee of $30.00 per person. Will your tee shot travel farther at 8,000 feet elevation? * 40 mile(s) from Black Canyon of the Gunnison, come and visit America's newest National Park. See how the Gunnison River has carved the deepest and narrowest gorge in North America into the rock to create this natural wonder. See why this park rivals the Grand Canyon. The park entrance is north of Ouray, just east of Montrose. * 125 mile(s) from Mesa Verde National Park, this National Park is the site of the ancient Anasazi Indians cliff dwellings.
Local Attractions:
* Jeep rentals are available in the Best Western Twin Peaks Motel lobby. We offer new current model year Wranglers®, with soft-tops, that seat four and have five speed manual transmissions. For larger families we offer eight passenger Dodge Durangos® with automatic transmissions. To rent you must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid credit card, be a licensed driver and have "proof of full coverage insurance" on your personal vehicle. Free trail map provided with rental. * Jeep tours, these tours are provided in a special four-wheel drive vehicle by a professional drive/guide into the mountains. They offer both half day (four hours) and (nine hours) tours to ghost towns, waterfalls and old mines. They travel over mountain passes as high as 13,000 feet to the neighboring Towns of Telluride, Silverton and Lake City. The full day tours stop for lunch in one of these historic mining towns. Tours leave from the Best Western Twin Peaks Motel lobby. We will be happy to schedule you for one of these exciting trips. * Hiking, many people come to Ouray to climb the many 14,000-foot peaks in the area. We also have many less difficult (yet just as beautiful) hiking trails. You can choose from different degrees of difficulty, elevation change and time duration. You can start many hikes from your room. * Photography, if being behind the lens of a camera gives you enjoyment, or you wish to just try to capture the beauty of the area, you'll need to bring lots of film. The peak time for the summer wildflowers is at the end of July and into August. If the golden color of the Aspen trees is what you are after, then the third week if September is for you. * Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train, many people travel from all over the world to experience the 100-year old train trip from Durango to Silverton on the narrow gauge railroad. The trip is an adventure that takes you through the mountains as it climbs its way to Silverton. The railroad offers both open and enclosed cars. If you are not a die-hard train buff you may consider making the return trip via bus. The return by bus cuts the duration of the trip by hours. * Live musical entertainment, enjoy one of the many live musical shows performed by local professional artists. * Imogene Pass Run, this is an annual foot race over the Imogene pass (13,026 feet) to Telluride. This race is held each year on the first Saturday following Labor Day. * Fly fishing, you can fly fish mountain streams, alpine lakes or at the Ridgway Reservoir. A Colorado State fishing license is required. Local guides and fly lessons are also available. Some areas are catch and release. * Ouray Museum, housed in the Miner's hospital, built in 1887. Displays of early mining equipment, antique hospital and mineral collection depict life as it was in the early days of mining. * Gold panning, try your hand at making your fortune the old fashion way. There are many different streams and rivers that still carry that elusive sparkling dust. * Mountain biking, from mild dirt trails to challenging mountain single-track trails. Maps available in the lobby. * Cookout dinners, a steak cookout dinner beside the Uncompahgre River. * A short hike from Cascade Falls, within the city, up 9th Avenue, offers another beautiful cascading waterfall generated by snowmelt. Free admission. * 1.5 mile(s) from Box Canyon Park, a city operated park. See how the force of water over time has carved this 285-foot waterfall into the rock walls. There is a fee for admission. * .3 mile(s) from downtown shopping * .3 mile(s) from hiking trails * .7 mile(s) from Ouray City Hot Springs Pool, you can buy an all day pass and visit this world famous pool. Folks of all ages can enjoy a relaxing day swimming, diving, sunning or soaking in the pool. These naturally heated therapeutic waters are soothing and relaxing. While at the pool you can enjoy a massage, a workout in the weight room or take a jog on the outdoor track. * .7 mile(s) from Ouray City Park, this park offers picnic tables, barbecue grills, tennis courts and a basketball court. * .5 mile(s) from Box Canyon Falls and horseback riding, there are two stables to ride. Each offers rides of different duration (one-hour, two-hours, or half-day), which take you on trails into the mountains. * 1 mile(s) from Municipal Natural Hot Springs Pool * 10 mile(s) from hot air ballooning, San Juan Balloon Adventures offers early morning flights from the Ridgway area. * 14 mile(s) from Fairway Pines Golf Course, if golf is your passion, just imagine playing 18 holes at the top of the world. This course is rated as one of the top 250 courses in the United States. It offers a challenging course with views not seen in other places. We can schedule a tee time for 18 holes of golf with a discounted green fee of $30.00 per person. Will your tee shot travel farther at 8,000 feet elevation? * 40 mile(s) from Black Canyon of the Gunnison, come and visit America's newest National Park. See how the Gunnison River has carved the deepest and narrowest gorge in North America into the rock to create this natural wonder. See why this park rivals the Grand Canyon. The park entrance is north of Ouray, just east of Montrose. * 125 mile(s) from Mesa Verde National Park, this National Park is the site of the ancient Anasazi Indians cliff dwellings.
Local Attractions:
* Jeep rentals are available in the Best Western Twin Peaks Motel lobby. We offer new current model year Wranglers®, with soft-tops, that seat four and have five speed manual transmissions. For larger families we offer eight passenger Dodge Durangos® with automatic transmissions. To rent you must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid credit card, be a licensed driver and have "proof of full coverage insurance" on your personal vehicle. Free trail map provided with rental. * Jeep tours, these tours are provided in a special four-wheel drive vehicle by a professional drive/guide into the mountains. They offer both half day (four hours) and (nine hours) tours to ghost towns, waterfalls and old mines. They travel over mountain passes as high as 13,000 feet to the neighboring Towns of Telluride, Silverton and Lake City. The full day tours stop for lunch in one of these historic mining towns. Tours leave from the Best Western Twin Peaks Motel lobby. We will be happy to schedule you for one of these exciting trips. * Hiking, many people come to Ouray to climb the many 14,000-foot peaks in the area. We also have many less difficult (yet just as beautiful) hiking trails. You can choose from different degrees of difficulty, elevation change and time duration. You can start many hikes from your room. * Photography, if being behind the lens of a camera gives you enjoyment, or you wish to just try to capture the beauty of the area, you'll need to bring lots of film. The peak time for the summer wildflowers is at the end of July and into August. If the golden color of the Aspen trees is what you are after, then the third week if September is for you. * Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train, many people travel from all over the world to experience the 100-year old train trip from Durango to Silverton on the narrow gauge railroad. The trip is an adventure that takes you through the mountains as it climbs its way to Silverton. The railroad offers both open and enclosed cars. If you are not a die-hard train buff you may consider making the return trip via bus. The return by bus cuts the duration of the trip by hours. * Live musical entertainment, enjoy one of the many live musical shows performed by local professional artists. * Imogene Pass Run, this is an annual foot race over the Imogene pass (13,026 feet) to Telluride. This race is held each year on the first Saturday following Labor Day. * Fly fishing, you can fly fish mountain streams, alpine lakes or at the Ridgway Reservoir. A Colorado State fishing license is required. Local guides and fly lessons are also available. Some areas are catch and release. * Ouray Museum, housed in the Miner's hospital, built in 1887. Displays of early mining equipment, antique hospital and mineral collection depict life as it was in the early days of mining. * Gold panning, try your hand at making your fortune the old fashion way. There are many different streams and rivers that still carry that elusive sparkling dust. * Mountain biking, from mild dirt trails to challenging mountain single-track trails. Maps available in the lobby. * Cookout dinners, a steak cookout dinner beside the Uncompahgre River. * A short hike from Cascade Falls, within the city, up 9th Avenue, offers another beautiful cascading waterfall generated by snowmelt. Free admission. * 1.5 mile(s) from Box Canyon Park, a city operated park. See how the force of water over time has carved this 285-foot waterfall into the rock walls. There is a fee for admission. * .3 mile(s) from downtown shopping * .3 mile(s) from hiking trails * .7 mile(s) from Ouray City Hot Springs Pool, you can buy an all day pass and visit this world famous pool. Folks of all ages can enjoy a relaxing day swimming, diving, sunning or soaking in the pool. These naturally heated therapeutic waters are soothing and relaxing. While at the pool you can enjoy a massage, a workout in the weight room or take a jog on the outdoor track. * .7 mile(s) from Ouray City Park, this park offers picnic tables, barbecue grills, tennis courts and a basketball court. * .5 mile(s) from Box Canyon Falls and horseback riding, there are two stables to ride. Each offers rides of different duration (one-hour, two-hours, or half-day), which take you on trails into the mountains. * 1 mile(s) from Municipal Natural Hot Springs Pool * 10 mile(s) from hot air ballooning, San Juan Balloon Adventures offers early morning flights from the Ridgway area. * 14 mile(s) from Fairway Pines Golf Course, if golf is your passion, just imagine playing 18 holes at the top of the world. This course is rated as one of the top 250 courses in the United States. It offers a challenging course with views not seen in other places. We can schedule a tee time for 18 holes of golf with a discounted green fee of $30.00 per person. Will your tee shot travel farther at 8,000 feet elevation? * 40 mile(s) from Black Canyon of the Gunnison, come and visit America's newest National Park. See how the Gunnison River has carved the deepest and narrowest gorge in North America into the rock to create this natural wonder. See why this park rivals the Grand Canyon. The park entrance is north of Ouray, just east of Montrose. * 125 mile(s) from Mesa Verde National Park, this National Park is the site of the ancient Anasazi Indians cliff dwellings.
Nearby Cities:
* 23 mile(s) from Silverton, three quarters of an hour * 35 mile(s) from Montrose, three quarters of an hour * 74 mile(s) from Durango, two hours * 95 mile(s) from Grand Junction, two hours * 100 mile(s) from Gunnison, two hours * 115 mile(s) from Cortez, two and a quarter hours * 160 mile(s) from Aspen, three hours * 160 mile(s) from Salida, three and a quarter hours * 260 mile(s) from Colorado Springs, five and a half hours * 300 mile(s) from Albuquerque, six hours * 525 mile(s) from Phoenix, nine and a half hours
Nearby Cities:
* 23 mile(s) from Silverton, three quarters of an hour * 35 mile(s) from Montrose, three quarters of an hour * 74 mile(s) from Durango, two hours * 95 mile(s) from Grand Junction, two hours * 100 mile(s) from Gunnison, two hours * 115 mile(s) from Cortez, two and a quarter hours * 160 mile(s) from Aspen, three hours * 160 mile(s) from Salida, three and a quarter hours * 260 mile(s) from Colorado Springs, five and a half hours * 300 mile(s) from Albuquerque, six hours * 525 mile(s) from Phoenix, nine and a half hours
Nearby Cities:
* 23 mile(s) from Silverton, three quarters of an hour * 35 mile(s) from Montrose, three quarters of an hour * 74 mile(s) from Durango, two hours * 95 mile(s) from Grand Junction, two hours * 100 mile(s) from Gunnison, two hours * 115 mile(s) from Cortez, two and a quarter hours * 160 mile(s) from Aspen, three hours * 160 mile(s) from Salida, three and a quarter hours * 260 mile(s) from Colorado Springs, five and a half hours * 300 mile(s) from Albuquerque, six hours * 525 mile(s) from Phoenix, nine and a half hours
Transportation:
Ouray is at 7,800 feet elevation. We enjoy an average of 285 sunny days each year. The summer climate is in the 70's and 80's during the day and in the 50's at night. We have a very dry climate with very low humidity.* 23 miles from Durango Silverton Train * 90 miles from Durango Airport * 37 mile(s) from Montrose Airport , 95 miles from Grand Junction Airport * 325 mile(s) from Denver Airport, 260 miles from Colorado Springs Airport
Transportation:
Ouray is at 7,800 feet elevation. We enjoy an average of 285 sunny days each year. The summer climate is in the 70's and 80's during the day and in the 50's at night. We have a very dry climate with very low humidity.* 23 miles from Durango Silverton Train * 90 miles from Durango Airport * 37 mile(s) from Montrose Airport , 95 miles from Grand Junction Airport * 325 mile(s) from Denver Airport, 260 miles from Colorado Springs Airport
Transportation:
Ouray is at 7,800 feet elevation. We enjoy an average of 285 sunny days each year. The summer climate is in the 70's and 80's during the day and in the 50's at night. We have a very dry climate with very low humidity.* 23 miles from Durango Silverton Train * 90 miles from Durango Airport * 37 mile(s) from Montrose Airport , 95 miles from Grand Junction Airport * 325 mile(s) from Denver Airport, 260 miles from Colorado Springs Airport
Local Attractions:
* Jeep rentals are available in the Best Western Twin Peaks Motel lobby. We offer new current model year Wranglers®, with soft-tops, that seat four and have five speed manual transmissions. For larger families we offer eight passenger Dodge Durangos® with automatic transmissions. To rent you must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid credit card, be a licensed driver and have "proof of full coverage insurance" on your personal vehicle. Free trail map provided with rental. * Jeep tours, these tours are provided in a special four-wheel drive vehicle by a professional drive/guide into the mountains. They offer both half day (four hours) and (nine hours) tours to ghost towns, waterfalls and old mines. They travel over mountain passes as high as 13,000 feet to the neighboring Towns of Telluride, Silverton and Lake City. The full day tours stop for lunch in one of these historic mining towns. Tours leave from the Best Western Twin Peaks Motel lobby. We will be happy to schedule you for one of these exciting trips. * Hiking, many people come to Ouray to climb the many 14,000-foot peaks in the area. We also have many less difficult (yet just as beautiful) hiking trails. You can choose from different degrees of difficulty, elevation change and time duration. You can start many hikes from your room. * Photography, if being behind the lens of a camera gives you enjoyment, or you wish to just try to capture the beauty of the area, you'll need to bring lots of film. The peak time for the summer wildflowers is at the end of July and into August. If the golden color of the Aspen trees is what you are after, then the third week if September is for you. * Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train, many people travel from all over the world to experience the 100-year old train trip from Durango to Silverton on the narrow gauge railroad. The trip is an adventure that takes you through the mountains as it climbs its way to Silverton. The railroad offers both open and enclosed cars. If you are not a die-hard train buff you may consider making the return trip via bus. The return by bus cuts the duration of the trip by hours. * Live musical entertainment, enjoy one of the many live musical shows performed by local professional artists. * Imogene Pass Run, this is an annual foot race over the Imogene pass (13,026 feet) to Telluride. This race is held each year on the first Saturday following Labor Day. * Fly fishing, you can fly fish mountain streams, alpine lakes or at the Ridgway Reservoir. A Colorado State fishing license is required. Local guides and fly lessons are also available. Some areas are catch and release. * Ouray Museum, housed in the Miner's hospital, built in 1887. Displays of early mining equipment, antique hospital and mineral collection depict life as it was in the early days of mining. * Gold panning, try your hand at making your fortune the old fashion way. There are many different streams and rivers that still carry that elusive sparkling dust. * Mountain biking, from mild dirt trails to challenging mountain single-track trails. Maps available in the lobby. * Cookout dinners, a steak cookout dinner beside the Uncompahgre River. * A short hike from Cascade Falls, within the city, up 9th Avenue, offers another beautiful cascading waterfall generated by snowmelt. Free admission. * 1.5 mile(s) from Box Canyon Park, a city operated park. See how the force of water over time has carved this 285-foot waterfall into the rock walls. There is a fee for admission. * .3 mile(s) from downtown shopping * .3 mile(s) from hiking trails * .7 mile(s) from Ouray City Hot Springs Pool, you can buy an all day pass and visit this world famous pool. Folks of all ages can enjoy a relaxing day swimming, diving, sunning or soaking in the pool. These naturally heated therapeutic waters are soothing and relaxing. While at the pool you can enjoy a massage, a workout in the weight room or take a jog on the outdoor track. * .7 mile(s) from Ouray City Park, this park offers picnic tables, barbecue grills, tennis courts and a basketball court. * .5 mile(s) from Box Canyon Falls and horseback riding, there are two stables to ride. Each offers rides of different duration (one-hour, two-hours, or half-day), which take you on trails into the mountains. * 1 mile(s) from Municipal Natural Hot Springs Pool * 10 mile(s) from hot air ballooning, San Juan Balloon Adventures offers early morning flights from the Ridgway area. * 14 mile(s) from Fairway Pines Golf Course, if golf is your passion, just imagine playing 18 holes at the top of the world. This course is rated as one of the top 250 courses in the United States. It offers a challenging course with views not seen in other places. We can schedule a tee time for 18 holes of golf with a discounted green fee of $30.00 per person. Will your tee shot travel farther at 8,000 feet elevation? * 40 mile(s) from Black Canyon of the Gunnison, come and visit America's newest National Park. See how the Gunnison River has carved the deepest and narrowest gorge in North America into the rock to create this natural wonder. See why this park rivals the Grand Canyon. The park entrance is north of Ouray, just east of Montrose. * 125 mile(s) from Mesa Verde National Park, this National Park is the site of the ancient Anasazi Indians cliff dwellings.
Transportation:
Ouray is at 7,800 feet elevation. We enjoy an average of 285 sunny days each year. The summer climate is in the 70's and 80's during the day and in the 50's at night. We have a very dry climate with very low humidity.* 23 miles from Durango Silverton Train * 90 miles from Durango Airport * 37 mile(s) from Montrose Airport , 95 miles from Grand Junction Airport * 325 mile(s) from Denver Airport, 260 miles from Colorado Springs Airport
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