Switzerland of America Lookout Point
Known For
360-degree valley views rivaling any alpine overlook in Colorado
Switzerland of America Lookout Point earns its name with a panoramic sweep over the Ouray Valley that stops conversation mid-sentence. Bring a wide lens — the great-for-photos payoff here is genuinely hard to overstate.
🕐Best time to visit: just after sunrise before tour jeeps arrive
Our Take
Switzerland of America Lookout Point earns its outsized name with a panoramic sweep of the Amphitheater and Box Canyon that makes you understand exactly why Ouray gets that comparison. It's a worthy nearby stop that punches above its weight visually, though the experience is brief enough that it lands solidly in the charming stop category.
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Location
Downtown
52 Quray 361 County, Ouray, CO 81427, USA
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