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( 877-444-6777;
www.recreation.gov
;
US Hwy 550; tent sites $16; Jun-Aug)
With great tent sites un-
der the trees, this high-altitude campground is a score. On holiday weekends a three-night
minimum applies. South of town on Hwy 550, take a signposted left-hand turn.
Historic Western Hotel, Restaurant
& Saloon
( 970-325-4645;
www.historicwesternhotel.com
;
210 7th Ave; r without/with bath $49/98; )
Open by re-
servation in shoulder season, this somewhat threadbare Wild West boardinghouse serves
all budgets. Huge, floral widow's-walk rooms are straight out of a Sergio Leone flick, with
saggy beds and a clawfoot tub in room. It's probably wise to skip the cramped shared-bath
rooms. The saloon serves affordable meals and grog under a wall of mounted game.
HOTEL
$
Wiesbaden
( 970-325-4347;
www.wiesbadenhotsprings.com
; 625 5th St; r $132-347; )
Quirky, quaint and
new age, Wiesbaden even boasts a natural indoor vapor cave, which, in another era, was
frequented by Chief Ouray. Rooms with quilted bedcovers are cozy and romantic, but the
sunlit suite with a natural rock wall tops all. In the morning, guests roam in thick robes,
drinking the free organic coffee or tea, post-soak, or awaiting massages.
The on-site Aveda salon also provides soothing facials to make your mountain detox
complete. Outside, there's a spacious hot-spring pool (included) and a private, clothing-
optional soaking tub with a waterfall, reservable for $35 per hour.
HOTEL
$$
Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs
( 970-325-4981, 800-327-5080;
www.boxcanyonouray.com
; 45 3rd Ave; r $110-165, apt $278-319; )
It's
not every hotel that offers geothermal heated rooms, and pineboard rooms prove spacious
and fresh. Spring-fed barrel hot tubs are perfect for a romantic stargazing soak. With good
hospitality that includes free apples and bottled water, it's popular, so book ahead.
LODGE
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Ouray Victoria Inn
( 970-325-7222, 800-846-8729;
www.victorianinnouray.com
; 50 3rd Ave; d incl breakfast from $99; )
Refurbished in 2009, 'The Vic' has a terrific setting next to Box Canyon Park on the Un-
compahgre River near Ouray Ice Park. Rooms have cable TV, fridges and coffeemakers;
some have balconies and splendid views. Kids will appreciate the deluxe swing set with
climbing holds. Rates vary widely by season, but low-season rates are a steal.
HOTEL
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