Kids are always driven by the urge to do something different and go someplace fun and exciting. Ouray is full of out-of-the-ordinary adventures for families. Whether it is winter or summer, Ouray is a great place to have a family vacation. Ouray is a wonderful, safe community that welcomes kids and their need for adventure, and offers plenty of family-friendly lodging, dining, and fun souvenir shopping. Below you'll find some of our favorite things to do in and around Ouray with families.
| Explore Waterfalls & Canyons | Find Geocaches | Float in a Hot Air Balloon |
| Go Fishing | Go Hiking | Identify Wildlife, Birds and Wildflowers |
| Learn to Climb Rocks & Ice | Listen to a Concert or a Lecture | Pan for Gold |
| Play in a Park | Play "I-Spy" at a Museum | Raft a River |
| Ride a Historic Train | Ride a Horse or a Zip Line | Skate at the Ice Rink or Skate Park |
| Ski a Mountain, a Meadow, and Town | Sled and Toboggan | Swim at the Hot Springs Pool |
| Take Art & Dance Classes | Take a Guided 4x4 Tour | Take a Historic Carriage Ride |
| Take a Snow Cat Tour | Visit Ghost Towns | Visit a Historic Mine |
