What place in America looks like Switzerland?

Welcome to the Switzerland of America, also known as Ouray, Colorado. It's one of the most scenic spots in the Centennial State and a place that belongs of the bucket list of every outdoor recreation enthusiast.



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Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, is often called the Little Switzerland of America. Tucked into the state's Pocono Mountains, Jim Thorpe feels like a quaint alpine escape.

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Ouray is known as the “Switzerland of America” because of the high mountains rising on three and a half sides of town. It sits at 7,792 feet in the heart of the San Juan Mountains off Highway 550.

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Ouray is known as the Switzerland of Colorado and once you see it you will be like “Yep, totally get that” Its the architecture but also the sheer magnitude of the mountains. Ouray is known for a few things, ice climbing in winter, jeep/4×4 ride and trails and hot springs!

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Boulder, for example, was “the Athens of Colorado.” Local wits began referring to Switzerland as “the Colorado of Europe.”

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Swiss Americans by percentage of total population
  • Berne, Indiana – 29.10%
  • Monticello, Wisconsin – 28.82%
  • New Glarus, Wisconsin – 28.26%
  • Boys Ranch, Texas – 23.30%
  • Monroe, Wisconsin – 18.91%
  • Pandora, Ohio – 18.90%
  • Argyle, Wisconsin – 17.84%
  • Sugarcreek, Ohio – 17.29%


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Charleston, South Carolina. Even though this town is the definition of Southern, it's also filled with countless similarities to European cities, like grand churches, cobblestone streets, and short, colorful buildings. Not to mention it was named after King Charles II of England.

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For the German-speaking part, they are very similar to Liechtenstein and Austria. Liechtenstein so much so that Switzerland often takes on a “big brother role” to the little principality. Austria, especially Tyrol, and Switzerland are closely related.

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Discover the picturesque charm of Lynton, known as Little Switzerland, and explore its Alpine appearance, stunning scenery, and rich cultural history. Lynton is a small town located on the North Devon coast, which is known for its stunning scenery and spectacular high cliffs.

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Mini Switzerland On 7 July 1992, Swiss Envoy Willy P. Blazer, Vice-Counsellor and Head of Chancery of Switzerland in India brought Khajjiar on the world tourism map by calling it Mini Switzerland.

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