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Check Availability/Book Online Discover Our Hospitality  The quaint town of Ouray, known as the "Switzerland
of America", is truly a sight to behold. Several of the mountain peaks
surrounding Ouray rise to 14,000 feet. This part of Colorado was truly
formed by fire and ice. The gray cliff faces above Ouray were deposited
by violent volcanic eruptions, while Ouray’s valley was formed by
glacial ice. The valley floor where Ouray is located, and its hot
springs, were visited for centuries by the Tabeguache Ute Indians. The
town itself is named after the late eighteen hundred’s chief of the Ute
Indians of the area. The town of Ouray was incorporated in 1876 one
year after gold and silver were discovered in the surrounding
mountains. If you look closely you can still see the remains of several
mines in the hills above Ouray.The view of the Amphitheater (carved by the glaciers) is fantastic from the front room and front porch of the Spangler House. 
In the early evening the sun can turn the amphitheater to gold, or after
a rain shower, a spectacular rainbow may appear. Our front yard is one
of the best locations in town to appreciate the fireworks displays on
July 4th and New Years Eve; the sound of the fireworks echoes through
the surrounding mountains.Whatever the season there are many activities to pursue. Your hosts will gladly help you make reservations at some of our more popular activities or restaurants. Summer activities include jeeping, hiking, fishing, biking and horseback riding. Winter   activities
include cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, ice skating and ice climbing
in a "winter wonderland". The Spring and Fall seasons also have much to
offer. There are many shops, galleries, and restaurants for you to
enjoy. A soak in the Ouray Natural Hot Springs Pool is a must.
You can learn more about Ouray at www.ouraycolorado.com. As a guest of the Spangler House Bed and Breakfast you may buy ½ price Ouray Hot Spring Pool passes and discount coupons for the Telluride Ski Area (save approximately 1/3 on your lift tickets). ©2006 Spangler House. All Rights Reserved. |
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