Colorado Scenic Byway: San Juan Skyway
Traveling through the dazzling multihued San Juan Mountains and making stops at historic towns of great significance, Colorado's San Juan Skyway...Read more
In the late 1800s, Ridgway was a link along the Rio Grande Southern Railroad's route to Durango, and later a miner's supply town and cattle ranching hub. In the 1970s the film "True Grit" was filmed in this classic Western spot; the True Grit Cafe was later opened in its honor.
Just two miles north of town is Ridgway State Park, 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.
At nearby Orvis Hot Springs, you take your pick from several soaking pools; some come in natural outdoor settings and one is inside.
The Ridgway Creative District is also one of the state's first Certified Colorado Creative Districts, thanks to its historic theater, galleries, studios and full-moon arts outings.
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