Denver Metro Area
Georgetown, Colorado
Colorado's Silver Queen — Victorian architecture, a loop railroad, and the gateway to Loveland Pass
Georgetown was once the Silver Queen of Colorado, the state's third-largest city during the 1870s mining boom. The boom ended, but the Victorian architecture survived — Georgetown's downtown looks remarkably like it did 150 years ago, making it one of the best-preserved mining-era towns in the Rockies. The Georgetown Loop Railroad, an 1884 narrow-gauge line that spirals 638 feet over a dramatic trestle, has been restored as a heritage railway. The town sits at the base of Loveland Pass, the old route to the ski resorts before the Eisenhower Tunnel was built, and Guanella Pass Scenic Byway climbs south into the Mount Bierstadt wilderness.
Restored Victorian hotel on Main Street with period furnishings.
Simple, clean rooms with mountain views. Walking distance to the Loop Railroad.
Hearty mountain food in a vintage setting. The elk burger and local beers are the move.
Casual breakfast and lunch spot on Main Street. The breakfast burritos fuel hikers heading up Guanella Pass.
Handmade fudge and candies in a Victorian storefront. A required stop.
Restored 1884 narrow-gauge railroad with a 95-foot-high trestle bridge. Optional Lebanon Mine tour included. Runs May–January.
22-mile road climbing to 11,669 feet with trailheads for Mount Bierstadt (14er) and views of the Continental Divide.
Over 200 Victorian-era buildings preserved from the silver mining era. Self-guided walking tours available.
If you have any interest in Colorado history or scenic railroads, absolutely. The ride takes about 75 minutes. The optional Lebanon Mine tour adds another 45 minutes underground. Book in advance for fall foliage season.
Yes — Mount Bierstadt (14,060 ft) is accessed via Guanella Pass, 11 miles south of Georgetown. It's considered one of the easier 14ers and is very popular.
Door-to-door from DIA or anywhere on the Front Range. Flight tracked, no surge pricing.
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