Georgetown

Visit Georgetown, Colorado

An easy 45-minute drive up Interstate 70 from Denver lands you smack dab in the middle of beautiful downtown Georgetown, one of Colorado’s definitive “small but mighty” attractions in the state’s many historic gold mining towns.

First established in 1859 during the Gold Rush, this mining town is tucked into a valley corridor some might call “breezy.” The elevation is 8,530 breathtaking feet above sea level.

A Historical Journey

As you stroll through the downtown’s National Historic Register District, you’ll be privy to several attractions, including the Hotel de Paris Museum, once a luxurious hotel, the restored Hamill House, an elegant reminder of Victorian times, the Firefighting Museum and the Energy Museum. Make sure to soak up some of this great history while you’re in town. Once the third-largest town in Colorado, Georgetown is now home to slightly more than 1,000 residents. Still, services are fantastic: outdoor activities include hiking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, fishing and horseback riding, and you can also tour the Lebanon Silver Mine.

Stunning Scenic Train Ride

Check out the Georgetown Loop Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad as well. The line connects Georgetown with nearby (and uphill) Silver Plume, gaining 640 feet in elevation during the two miles up. You’ll also cross four trestles as you travel through the steep-sided, narrow Clear Creek Canyon.

And while I-70 provides a quick route to Summit County and its four ski areas and an incredible array of outdoor activities and events. Guanella Pass (a seasonal road, closes in late November, and opens on Memorial Day) is the perfect opportunity to put your car into “mosey” gear and do some serious sightseeing. You won’t regret a moment!
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Georgetown Loop Scenic Train

Georgetown, CO
1-888-456-6777
The Georgetown Loop Railroad®  
The Georgetown Loop Scenic Train runs every day from May through mid-Octobe...
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The Alpine Restaurant and Bar

1106 Rose St., Georgetown, CO
303-569-0200
Homemade Goodness at the Alpine Restaurant and Bar The Alpine Restaurant and Bar is conveniently located just off of I-7...
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Georgetown Loop Scenic Train

Georgetown, CO
1-888-456-6777
The Georgetown Loop Railroad®  
The Georgetown Loop Scenic Train runs every day from May through mid-Octobe...
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The Alpine Restaurant and Bar

1106 Rose St., Georgetown, CO
303-569-0200
Homemade Goodness at the Alpine Restaurant and Bar The Alpine Restaurant and Bar is conveniently located just off of I-7...
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