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Things to do in Winter Park
Argo Gold Mine, Mill and Museum
Argo Gold Mine, Mill and Museum is off I-70 exit 241A to 2350 Riverside Dr. Guided 45-minute tours begin at the Double Eagle Mine (a hand-dug gold mine), continue through the gold- and silver-processing levels of this late 19th-century mill and conclude in the Clear Creek Mining Museum. The museum displays ore and mineral samples, equipment and early photographs. Visitors can pan for gold or gemstones. Call (303) 567-2421 for more information.
2350 Riverside Dr., Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Georgetown Loop Railroad
Georgetown Loop Railroad departs from the Devil's Gate station (I-70 Georgetown exit 228) and Silver Plume station (I-70 Silver Plume exit 226). Passengers travel on a historic train over Devil's Gate High Bridge and through silver mining country with views of the Rocky Mountains. A tour of the Lebanon Silver Mine is available. Tickets may be purchased at the Silver Plume station or the Devil's Gate station. Mine tours are only accessible by train and are only available with the train ride. Allow 2 hours, 30 minutes for train ride and mine tour. Call (888) 456-6777 for more information.
646 Loop Dr., Georgetown, CO 80444
Hiwan Homestead Museum
Hiwan Homestead Museum, 4208 S. Timbervale Dr., is a complex of five historic buildings, including a 17-room log lodge. Once the headquarters for the Hiwan Ranch, the buildings are known for their rustic log architecture. Also featured is a collection of Southwestern Indian arts and crafts. Call (303) 674-6262 for more information.
4208 S. Timbervale Dr., Evergreen, CO 80439
The Gilpin History Museum
The Gilpin History Museum, 1 blk. from Lawrence at 228 E. High St., is in a restored 1870 schoolhouse. Displays include a miniature mining town, mining memorabilia, Main Street, Victorian rooms and changing exhibits. Call (303) 582-5283 for more information.
228 E. High St., Central City, CO 80427
Winter Park Ski Resort
A Winter Park Ski Vacation at Winter Park Resort offers a total of 2,886 skiable acres, including Vasquez Cirque, lift-serviced but essentially a backcountry experience for advanced skiers and boarders. Winter Park’s yearly average snowfall of 370-inches makes Winter Park a favorite resort for skiers and snowboarders of every level. The main mountain- designed for intermediates and beginners- is interconnected with its sister mountain, Mary Jane, home to some of the most challenging bump runs anywhere. Getting around Winter Park is easy with 22 lifts, including eight high-speed quads and the new Eskimo Quad. Non-skiers enjoy snowshoeing, snowcat and snowmobile tours, and mountaintop dining in the magnificent Lodge at Sunsport. Come to ski Winter Park and discover that Winter Park’s Restaurants and shopping abound in the nearby towns of Winter Park and Fraser. Winter park is the closest major resort to the Denver International Airport, an easy 90 miles away- another reason it has become one of the nation’s favorite ski destinations. Call (970) 726.1564 for more information.
Winter Park, Winter Park, CO 80482