Typically seen as a package with its eastern neighbor Georgetown, Sliver Plume Colorado, a former mining town, represents the other end of the three-mile, engineering masterpiece, known as the Georgetown Loop Railroad. Visitors can start the rail ride from either location several times daily.
In Silver Plume you’ll find the restored 1884 Silver Plume Depot, which offers a free slide show and exhibits on the history of the railroad, as well as steam engines and cars on view in the adjacent rail yard. During the hour-long train ride there's an opportunity to stop and tour the 1870’s Lebanon Mine. You'll explore the old silver mine with a guide who will explain the rich history of the area and mining techniques once used there. Watch for big horn sheep along the way.
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In its Victorian downtown be sure to stop for homemade breads and treats at the local bakery. In town you can also enjoy antique shopping and cups of delicious tea.
Don't be intimidated by the steep mountains encircling Silver Plume; hiking, camping, and fishing are all accessible in the Arapahoe and Roosevelt National Forests that surround town. Visit the Clear Creek Ranger station (exit 240 at Idaho Springs) for area maps.
Farther west, Loveland Ski Area straddles the Continental Divide at the Eisenhower Tunnel, offering beginner to expert terrain as well as a local, down-to-earth crowd.
Clear Creek County Tourism Board - Silver Plume
P.O. Box 100
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
303-567-4660 |
