Title: Things to Do in Ridgway in 2026 | Expedia.com [Ridgway Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Ridgway.dx183051)[Hotels in Ridgway](https://expedia.com/Ridgway-Hotels.d183051.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Ridgway](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Ridgway.d183051.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Ridgway](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Ridgway.d183051.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ridgway Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Ridgway.d183051.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Ridgway ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ridgway Types of activities Where to stay [Ridgway Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Ridgway.dx183051) ![On my way to set up camp at the Blue Lakes Trailhead. Mt. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_183051) ## Recommended things to do in Ridgway | Number of things to do | 10 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive](/things-to-do/million-dollar-highway-audio-tour-self-guided-drive.a5103460.activity-details): $17 | | Top 5 things to do | [Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive](/things-to-do/million-dollar-highway-audio-tour-self-guided-drive.a5103460.activity-details)[Mesa Verde & Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/mesa-verde-million-dollar-highway-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a48510379.activity-details)[Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/million-dollar-highway-self-driving-audio-tour.a5103862.activity-details)[Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle](/things-to-do/colorado-self-guided-driving-and-walking-audio-tour-bundle.a47713569.activity-details)[Half-Day Ice Climbing - Ouray Ice Park](/things-to-do/half-day-ice-climbing-in-the-ouray-ice-park.a44940182.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive](/things-to-do/million-dollar-highway-audio-tour-self-guided-drive.a5103460.activity-details)[Mesa Verde & Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/mesa-verde-million-dollar-highway-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a48510379.activity-details)[Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/million-dollar-highway-self-driving-audio-tour.a5103862.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Ridgway --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Ridgway? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Ridgway ![Hiker looks at Blue Lake Ridgway Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6329015/e97638df-1893-4452-a9cf-c03c28056125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Lakes Trail 4.5/5(33 reviews) Enjoy the mountain views and explore Blue Lakes Trail, a lovely green space in Ridgway. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront, or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Blue-Lakes-Trail-Ridgway.d6329015.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ridgway State Park, Ridgway, Colorado over looking the Ridgway Reservoir and snow-capped San Juan Mountains.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328993/d3ada9de-4389-4b22-b18f-6b868dd04d45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ridgway State Park 4.5/5(111 reviews) You can take time to visit Ridgway State Park during your travels to Ridgway. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Ridgway-State-Park-Ridgway.d6328993.Vacation-Attraction) ![July 20, 2018 - OURAY COLORADO USA - Yankee Boy Basin mountain flowers in bloom, outside of Ouray Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328920/50401e33-95b9-4b05-b535-eb67e2be0b20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yankee Boy Basin 5/5(2 reviews) Enjoy the mountain views and explore Yankee Boy Basin, a lovely green space in Ridgway. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront, or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Yankee-Boy-Basin-Ridgway.d6328920.Vacation-Attraction) ![This is a park dedicated to the memory of Dennis Weaver who lived many years in Ridgeway, CO. It is beautifully done and tucked away on the West side of Highway 550. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183051/ec22533b-00a6-4e97-ac3a-cdb26f9eebb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dennis Weaver Memorial Park 5/5(1 review) Enjoy the mountain views and explore Dennis Weaver Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Ridgway. Wander the riverfront or discover the hot springs in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Dennis-Weaver-Memorial-Park-Ridgway.d6328997.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bicycle trail in Ashcroft ghost town, Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328986/47d409ca-75d0-4173-a9c7-047a1db105ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trail Town Still 5/5(1 review) You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Trail Town Still during your travels to Ridgway. Discover the mountain views and hot springs in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Trail-Town-Still-Ridgway.d6328986.Vacation-Attraction) #### Orvis Hot Springs 4.5/5(45 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Orvis Hot Springs and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to Ridgway. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Orvis-Hot-Springs-Ridgway.d6328981.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ridgway Railroad Museum 4/5(1 review) You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Ridgway Railroad Museum during your travels in Ridgway. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Ridgway-Railroad-Museum-Ridgway.d6329003.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ridgway Town Hall After visiting Ridgway Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ridgway. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Ridgway-Town-Hall-Ridgway.d6214570.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ridgway Chamber of Commerce 3.5/5(7 reviews) Ridgway Chamber of Commerce is just one of the places to see in Ridgway, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront or discover the hot springs in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Ridgway-Chamber-Of-Commerce-Ridgway.d6214565.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Ridgway ![Herd of elks on the meadows captured near Last Dollar Road, Ridgway, Colorado, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472701/ef4f6106-7304-4f3d-af03-bf1036a1af7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Elk Meadows While there might not be top attractions in Elk Meadows, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Orvis Hot Springs and Ridgway Town Hall. [](https://expedia.com/Telluride-Elk-Meadows.dx553248635976472701) ![The Gunnison River flows through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481710/b2c37785-8dc2-4f08-ba8b-d61fe624753f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pleasant Valley Though Pleasant Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ridgway Town Hall and Dennis Weaver Memorial Park. [](https://expedia.com/Telluride-Pleasant-Valley.dx553248635976481710) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Idlewild Estates When in Idlewild Estates, you can plan a visit to Orvis Hot Springs and Ouray Hot Springs Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Telluride-Idlewild-Estates.dx553248635976481283) ![Ultra-wide panoramic view from Ridgway State Park of the San Juan Mountains on a stormy day in spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473682/24ab3761-7c5f-46a7-9ad3-c1c55b1cb4f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Solar Ranch 4.5/5(4 area reviews) While Solar Ranch might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Orvis Hot Springs and Dennis Weaver Memorial Park. [](https://expedia.com/Telluride-Solar-Ranch.dx553248635976473682) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Eagle Hill Ranch Eagle Hill Ranch might not have many top sights, but Ridgway State Park and Orvis Hot Springs are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.com/Telluride-Eagle-Hill-Ranch.dx553248635976625636) ![San Juan Skyway near the Dallas Divide](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470656/193342dd-a538-4f3a-ad32-229d2fa7d8b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dallas Meadows While Dallas Meadows might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ridgway State Park and Orvis Hot Springs. [](https://expedia.com/Telluride-Dallas-Meadows.dx553248635976470656) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Ridgway.dx183051.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Ridgway ![Montrose featuring a gorge or canyon and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2439/f1ff917e-7b78-473f-8542-5cbb1298dfad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Montrose ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10746/82be2677-5ba3-4068-8024-356d95276c5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ouray ![EYGFME A mountain panorama near Lake City, Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/123284/a26d607b-7895-453c-81c0-eb537fc1706d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake City ![Telluride Ski Resort featuring snow skiing, snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089775/47bfefd0-1728-4906-a354-2ca371cbdfa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Telluride ![Cimarron Ridge above farm Uncompahgre National Forest, COLORADO](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183035/4edec5f3-f03c-45b5-92de-efc08ab0d6ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cimarron ![Mount Sneffles landscape at Continental divide in Colorado during summer time.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046786/cde9c281-5522-4cd6-b146-92ce1ba48f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Placerville ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ridgway worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Ridgway? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Ridgway? ### Is three days enough to stay in Ridgway? ### What are some activities to do in Ridgway with kids? ### What to do in Ridgway for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Ridgway?