Ouray has long carried the title “Switzerland of America” due to its dramatic alpine setting. Sheer peaks tower above a valley filled with Victorian-era buildings, hot springs, and mountain trails, giving this small town the same storybook charm as a Swiss village. However, when autumn arrives, Ouray becomes even more magical, transforming into one of the best mountain towns in Colorado worth visiting in the fall .

This is the season when the town’s rugged surroundings come alive with color as aspen groves ignite the mountainsides in luminous shades of gold, while maples and oaks contribute splashes of crimson and amber. The crisp, cool air carries the scent of pine, and every winding road, from the famous Million Dollar Highway to quiet backcountry lanes, frames sweeping vistas of au

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