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sion, or the very friendly service, it's among the most popular haunts in town, packing in
locals and visitors alike. Happy hour is daily from 4pm to 6pm.
Bon Ton Restaurant
( 970-325-4951;
www.stelmohotel.com
;
426 Main St; mains $15-38; 5:30-11pm Thu-Mon; )
Bon Ton
has been serving supper for a century in a beautiful room under the historic St Elmo
Hotel. The French-Italian menu includes specialties like roast duck in cherry peppercorn
sauce and tortellini with bacon and shallots. The wine list is extensive and the champagne
brunch comes recommended.
FRENCH, ITALIAN
$$$
Silver Eagle Saloon
(617 Main St; 2pm-2am)
With an 1886 barback and Wild West attitude to spare, this smoky
saloon is a favorite of locals. Unless you're smoking (it's grandfathered in to tobacco sale
sites), the only thing to do is drink. No food is served but bartenders display an expert
pour. It boasts the only pool table in town, though it will take gumption to play.
SALOON
Ouray Brewery
( 970-325-7388;
www.ouraybrewery.com
; 607 Main St; 11am-9pm)
With a rooftop deck to spy on
Main Street or chairlift bar stools, this pub is something of a flytrap for visitors; in fact,
there is a notable lack of locals around. The brewery offers a brew sample tray and growl-
ers to go.
BREWERY
Information
Ouray Visitors Center
( 800-228-1876, 970-325-4746;
www.ouraycolorado.com
; 1230 Main St; 10am-5pm
Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm Sun; )
Staffed by volunteers, this useful visitor center has brochures
and the usual information. It's near the Ouray hot-springs pool.
Post Office
(
970-325-4302; 620 Main St;
9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat)
Getting There & Away
Ouray is on Hwy 550, 70 miles north of Durango, 24 miles north of Silverton and 37
miles south of Montrose. There are no bus services in the area and private motorcar is the
only way to get to and around the town.
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