DFP Leaderboard: City

legacy_body_city_landing_page_231

legacy_crlp_city_landing_page_231

Mount Sneffels

Boats at Ridgway State Park

Canoeing in Ridgway State Park

A yurt at Ridgway Lake State Park in Ridgway

legacy_slideshow_city_landing_page_231

In the late 1800s, Ridgway was a link along the Rio Grande Southern Railroad's route to <a href="/cities-and-towns/Durango">Durango</a>, and later a miner's supply town and cattle ranching hub. In the 1970s the film "True Grit" <a href="/articles/movies-colorado-film-locations-across-state">was filmed</a> in this classic Western spot; the <a href="/cafe/true-grit-cafe">True Grit Cafe</a> was later opened in its honor.
Just 2 miles north of town is <a href="/ridgway/ridgway-state-park">Ridgway State Park</a>, which encompasses a 1,000-acre reservoir off the Uncompahgre River. Camping, boating, picnicking, hiking and fishing are all popular pursuits at the park. A visitor's center can point you in the right direction or offer a nature program.
<a href="https://www.colorado.com/fieldguide/ridgway-explore-restore-recreate-away-crowds">Check out our Colo-Road Trip itinerary: 3 Days in Ridgway</a>.
At nearby <a href="/hot-springs/orvis-hot-springs">Orvis Hot Springs</a>, you take your pick from several soaking pools; some come in natural outdoor settings and one is inside.
The <a href="/certified-creative-districts/ridgway-creative-district">Ridgway FUSE (formerly the Ridgway Creative District)</a> is also one of the state's first Certified Colorado Creative Districts, thanks to its historic theater, galleries, studios and full-moon arts outings. Stay for the night at the boutique-y <a href="/ridgway/chipeta-lodge-resort-spa">Chipeta Solar Springs Resort</a>, which boasts its very own solar-heated soaking pools.
Want More? <a href="http://www.colorado.com/articles/spirit-southwest-durango-silverton-ouray-pagosa-springs">Read a Ouray, Silverton, Telluride &amp; Pagosa Springs itinerary</a>.

legacy_scc_city_landing_page_231

DFP 4-Pack: City

Ridgway Accommodations

legacy_tl_city_landing_page_231

Mesa Verde National Park

Placerville

Ridgway

Dove Creek

Vallecito Lake

Somerset

Fruita

Orchard City

Paonia

Clifton

Towaoc

Uravan

Olathe

Hotchkiss

De Beque

Naturita

Montrose

Rico

Powderhorn

Hesperus

Dolores

Cortez

Delta

Gateway

Silverton

Bayfield

Collbran

Palisade

Eckert

Cedaredge

Mancos

Ignacio

Crawford

Lake City

Mesa

Chimney Rock

Norwood

Gunnison

Pagosa Springs

Marble

Grand Junction

Durango

Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte

Telluride/Mountain Village

Ouray

Almont

Default Other Cities in Region Component

Scenic & Historic Byways, Fall Season

10 Places to See Colorado's Fall Color

Scenic & Historic Byways, Natural Landmarks

Colorado Mountains: 6 Famous Peaks

National Monuments, National Parks

9 Awesome Places to Take Colorado Photos

Certified Creative Districts, Museums

Open-Air Arts: Colorado’s Creative Outdoor Spaces

Accommodations

Power Down: 6 Places to Stay & Unplug in Colorado

Accommodations, Campgrounds/RV Sites

7 Unforgettable RV Parks in Colorado

Campgrounds/RV Sites, State Parks

10 Colorado State Parks to Visit This Summer

Accommodations, Resorts

Unplug: Colorado Resort Vacations

Certified Creative Districts, Distilleries

Blaze Your Own Trail: Self-Guided Tours to Discovery in Colorado

Distilleries

Small Batch Haven: Colorado’s Local Distilleries

Hot Springs, Family Attractions

Colorado Hot Springs: No Two The Same

Starry Nights: A Guide to Colorado’s International Dark Sky Places

Nightlife, Arts & Culture

10 of Colorado's Best Small-Town Music Venues 

legacy_related_content_city_landing_page_231