Ouray, Colorado, is often referred to as the Switzerland of America. It's also the Jeep Capital of the World, and also home to hot springs. With a spectacular view At an elevation of 7,700 feet and surrounded by the San Juan Mountains on three sides, Ouray is a former mining town. It is also known as the Switzerland of America because of its beautiful scenery. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations along with Telluride, which is just over Imogene Pass. Jeeps, the automobile brand of Stellantis, can be seen driving around the city because the city is being promoted as the Jeep Capital of the World. The shortcut to Telluride, a neighboring town, is only accessible by four-wheel-drive vehicles with high ground clearance. Taking advantage of the fact that there are many such rough roads in the vicinity, people have turned it into a leisure activity by renting jeeps and ATVs. You can rent the ones at Twin Peaks Lodge, but I came here for a different reason. It's a natural hot spring. In 1913, there was already a hot spring sanatorium; cabins were eventually built, and in 1968, the hotel became part of the global hotel chain, Best Western. In 2013, it became an independent hotel again. In the center of the property, surrounded by the lodging buildings, there was one outdoor pool that could be accessed with a card key. Next to it, in front of the pump shed, was a hot tub. It was small enough for four soakers ...
