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Get your fill of adventure, relaxation and seclusion in this historic mountain town, surrounded by the San Juan and Cimarron mountains.

Ridgway: Explore, Restore & Recreate Away From the Crowds

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Volunteers can help support The Sherbino, a historic theater in Ridgway that puts on nearly 200 events each year. Find ways to <a href="https://sherbino.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-the-sherbino">get involved or donate</a>.

Support The Sherbino

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Be sure to use the animal-resistant garbage and recycling cans around town to throw away your trash, so bears and other wildlife are not attracted to the downtown area. Making trash accessible to wildlife leads to dangerous encounters, and may end with the wildlife being killed to ensure public safety.

Trash Your Trash

Home to the filming of John Wayne's "True Grit," the GRAMMY Awards, a Certified Creative District and part of the Colorado Creative Corridor, Ridgway's setting inspires creativity. Visit galleries, studios, theater, candle maker, trails, and full-moon art outings.

Ridgway FUSE

An “elevated fast food restaurant” with the mantra that a tortilla is solely a vessel to sail fresh thought-provoking cuisine with amazing flavors to your mouth.

Taco Del Gnar Ridgway

RIGS features the region's finest <a href="https://shop.fishrigs.com/">Fly Shop</a>, <a href="http://fishrigs.com/fish-report/">Fish Report</a>, <a href="http://fishrigs.com/western-colorado-fly-fishing-guide-service/">Fly Fishing Guide Service</a>, and <a href="http://fishrigs.com/family-adventures-ouray-colorado-adventure-outfitter/paddle-boarding-southwest-colorado/">Stand Up Paddle Boarding</a> Service. Stay up to date on all river and fishing conditions with our "Reel-Time" <a href="http://fishrigs.com/river-fish-report/">Fishing Report</a>, go to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rigsflyshop/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/RIGS-Fly-Shop-Guide-Service/120242447992433?ref=tn_tnmn">Facebook</a>, or by checking out our Fishing <a href="https://fishrigs.com/category/rigs-blog/">BLOG</a> for the latest news &amp; deals on all RIGS offerings.<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001sM3CaJeQ16g7Jrg-XHAgev_OUr4m924KVg7fKcU67cTQdbznsTO3HwX6KsLiFKYTZDg-JUOlssbhXL0qBwuDQgvrYP0IUfnl77BS8IfRuwwF70b7IAlIog=="> RIGS</a> Fly Shop and Guide Service has built a reputation for providing the highest level of customer service and safety for over 20 years with the region's best trained and most qualified <a href="https://fishrigs.com/rigs-team-your-colorado-guides/guide-profiles/">Professional Guide Staff</a> dedicated to providing each trip in a fun, safe and educational manner. We are conveniently located minutes from <a href="http://www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/ridgway/Pages/RidgwayStateParkHome.aspx">Ridgway State Park</a> (Pa-Co-Chu-Puk) and within one hour of 6 major trout streams and rivers between Ouray, Telluride, and Montrose, Colorado. During summer we are open 8 am-6 pm 7 days a week. For assistance in choosing the right trip for your group, please call our experienced staff at 970-626-4460, e-mail us at <a href="mailto:reservations@fishrigs.com">reservations@fishrigs.com</a>.

RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service

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A wee humble pub in a wonderful 1915 brick building in the old section of downtown Ridgway. The brewery is in full view from the antique oak bar, so that you can watch the brewing process while enjoying your pint.

Colorado Boy Pub & Brewery

The Sherbino is owned and operated by the Ridgway Chautauqua Society.  Our venue has connected minds, hearts, and community for over a century. Today the Sherb is a highly-energized anchor in the heart of historic downtown Ridgway. Offering over 160 programs/year!

The Sherbino

Quintessential mountain lodge located in the heart of Ridgway, Colorado at the base of the San Juans. Enjoy the onsite restaurant, the Star Saloon, or walk to all of the shops and restaurants in town. Guests will love the San Juan Skyway, hot springs, hiking &amp; biking.

Ridgway Lodge & Star Saloon

Cuisine with heart and soul, freshly prepared using the highest quality ingredients (local when feasible).

Kate's Place

Cooler temperatures mean enjoying trails. From downtown Ridgway, hike or bike along the historic railroad bed of the former Denver &amp; Rio Grande Western Railroad corridor. This well-maintained concrete trail is 5.1 miles one way, so it will be a 10.2-mile round trip (about 3.5 hours by foot or 70 minutes by bike). You will cross over a picturesque, restored railroad trestle (bridge), follow the scenic Uncompahgre River through typical high-desert landscapes and travel through Dennis Weaver Memorial Park (60 acres of permanent wildlife preserve with a picnic area and sculptures).

Bike or Hike Along the Historic Railroad Bed

Authentic Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner. Great for families, outdoor seating, walk-ins welcome.

Thai Paradise

Relaxation meets adventure at Chipeta Lodge. Explore the region's offerings, like Jeeping, hiking, mine tours, shopping, snowshoeing and skiing and more. At the end of the day retreat back to Chipeta for a relaxing spa treatment and dining at the Ridgway Restaurant.

Chipeta Lodge Resort + Spa

Book a room so after enjoying Chipeta's full-service spa and soaking in the thermal pools, you can return after dinner for an overnight stay at this resort retreat.

Spa Stay

Four Corners Cafe and Sky Bar at Chipeta Solar Springs Resort is the perfect place to dine al fresco with incredible views from the Sky Bar on our upper deck.

The Ridgway

Ice cream in the mountains! Sundaes, shakes, floats, cones, hot chocolate, fine teas, Italian sodas, brownies, homemade pretzels, and much more!

Cafe Ridgway a la Mode

Ridgway, Colorado, long known as the birthplace of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad, is the home of a museum dedicated to the preservation of the history of railroading in Ouray County and surrounding areas.

Ridgway Railroad Museum

We take a lot of pride in our homemade fare including the best dang chicken fried steak this side of the Rocky Mountains.

True Grit Cafe

For hikers, drive up to Loghill to enjoy the wonderful valley, mountain and wildlife viewing on the Escarpment Trail (2.5 miles). This is a very easy hike suitable for small children but well worth it for all ages due to the photo opportunities. You will feel like an explorer as you wind your way through pine, scrub oak and cactus, while discovering local wildlife. A small parking area is found at the trailhead; a larger parking area is available at the Log Hill Firehouse, which you'll pass on your way into the development.

Take a Hike With Stellar Views

Please join us for some old time favorites, delicious seasonal specials, craft beers and kombucha on tap, and delicious cocktails and drinks. We can't wait to share our passion for "farm to trailer" with you!

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Orvis Hot Springs is a clothing-optional natural hot springs resort. Our natural lithium water, never heated nor treated in any way, enhances  relaxation and rejuvenation. Ten indoor and outdoor soaking areas feature water temperatures ranging from 65 to 112 degrees.

Orvis Hot Springs

Available is a fully furnished cabin on a four-acre parcel, Koda cabin (3 bedrooms, two full bathrooms) is for short-term or monthly rent. We also have a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house available for short-term or monthly rent (please visit our website for more information)