Road Trip to the Rockies: Two Days in Ouray!, Ouray, Colorado

Want to know what to do for two days in Ouray during winter? Here are a few ideas for the top things to do in Ouray.

Stay at The China Clipper Inn. I scored a room for $100/night just a month before this busy weekend. This spectacular Bed & Breakfast is located in town just one block off Main Street. The China Clipper Inn is wonderfully decorated. It’s living room includes a fireplace which is very nice to enjoy during the winter months. It’s breakfast is great. It includes warm items like eggs, quiche, potatoes, ham and bacon, as well as mouth watering muffins and a lovely fruit salad. Of course it also includes coffee, tea ,juice, cereals and breads too. My room had its own fireplace! It is a really great, quaint place nearby everything.

1. Visit the ice park. If you are an ice climber then go climb. During the Ouray Ice Festival it is best to take a clinic as the park is crowded and it is hard to find a rope if a clinic isn’t arranged. If you are not a climber, go watch the festival and visit the free climbing demo area. The festival boasts climbers from around the world and several exhibitors. An small ice climbing area is set up for visitors who want to try the sport. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).