Ouray News and Events

Local Events Calendar

We are the largest accommodating hotel property in Ouray. We have catered to events of more than 700 people. We always look forward to working with large groups and taking on new challenges. Several groups choose our grounds to host their functions. Also, every year we host weddings, family reunions, and tours of all kinds. Listed below are some examples.

Important: We can not list every event, group, or function. Please inquire if you are not sure of your cancellation policy.

Explore Our Region’s Largest Local Events

4th of July Festival

We are the closest property to the fireworks held in town. You can watch them from our outdoor soaking tub and large heated pool, The Tiki Bar, or from our closed side street. (30 day advance full deposit)

Imogene Race Weekend

Runners love our property to relax at after a long day of exercise. In September racers from all around come to run the Imogene trail. A challenge not to be taken lightly. There are several other runs here but this is one of the larger ones.

Jeep® Jamboree

The worlds largest and oldest Jeep® adventure company gathers people from all over to take on the trails of the San Juan Mountains. They continue to run smoothly since 1953.

Colorado 500

An off-road dirt bike charity ride that rides the Rockies.

IceFest

4 Day international ice climbing competition.

Colorado 1000

An off road motorcycle charity ride that travels through the mountains of Colorado.

Mount Sneffels Race

Runners love our property to relax after a long day of exercise.

Local News

National Parks to Visit in Colorado

It's no secret that Colorado is full of natural phenomena from border to border. In the warmer months, you can explore the beauty of the water with white water rafting and hiking, and when it turns cold, skiing, sledding, snowboarding, and tubing are a popular pastime...

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How Ouray Got its Name: Chief Ouray

The town where our Ouray Colorado lodging location sits translates to arrow in the Ute Language. The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is one of the three federally recognized tribes in the Ute nation, spanning from southwestern Colorado, northwestern New Mexico, and a small...

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Check Out the Ouray Via Ferrata Course

In 2020 near Ouray Colorado lodging, the Ouray Via Ferrata opened up and easily became one of Colorado's most exciting Via Ferrata courses. Via Ferrata, Italian for "iron way," is a climbing course that utilizes steel cables, rungs, and ladders that attach themselves...

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Visit the Ouray Alchemist Museum

Aside from its hot springs at Ouray lodging and beautiful trails, Ouray is perhaps most well known for its wide array of interesting museums. One of the most popular ones you can visit by appointment is the Ouray Alchemist Museum, filled with a collection of medical...

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The Wright Opera House

The Wright Opera House is an Ouray staple, celebrating 132 years of entertainment. Built in 1888 by the Wright family, its original intention was to balance the town's mining culture with performance art, designed to be the center of entertainment for the entire...

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More Ghost Towns Near Ouray

Ghost towns are some of the most popular attractions across the Rocky Mountains and the Western United States. After decades of a booming mining industry, entire towns were just left to collect dust. Their history preserved in run-down and abandoned buildings is a...

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Ghost Towns Near Ouray Colorado

Who doesn’t love the thrill of a ghost story? Colorado is crawling with ghost towns, much like the rest of the southwest region of the United States. In and around Ouray, you’ll find old mining roads along the hills and old towns abandoned with them. Most of them are...

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5 Road Trip Tips For a Fun Drive

Hitting the open road soon? When heading for Ouray Colorado Hot Springs by car, make sure you adequately plan to ensure you have a safe and comfortable drive. No matter how far you will be traveling, make sure you prepare for the highway. It can be easy to fall into a...

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Museums in Ouray

Museums are a great way to get in touch with the roots of Ouray, Colorado, which has a rich and lively history. Ouray is named after Chief Ouray of the Ute Indian tribe. The town of Ouray was founded in 1875 by miners on the hunt for ore. Since then, Ouray has become...

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Come See Why Everyone Loves Staying at Twin Peaks Lodge

Interested in booking one of the best Ouray Colorado hotels? Whether you are staying in Ouray to explore the San Juan Mountains or relax in our natural hot springs, you will love your time at Twin Peaks Lodge.