This accessible town lies just 10 miles west of Glenwood Springs off I-70. An historic coal-mining town, New Castle Colorado was once home to 10 mines and nearly 500 miners. By the time the population grew to 2,000, the town housed a local cannery, brickyard, brewery, 15 saloons, five restaurants, three livery stables and several hotels.
As the coal mining days came to an end, the community, like many towns in Colorado, turned to ranching and agriculture such as fruit farming.
Today New Castle remains a rural community, however recently annexed land and new home developments have also made it one of the fastest growing communities on the Western Slope. In town are three parks that include access to fishing spots and boat ramps on the Colorado River. A historical museum, pizza place, cafe, bar and grocery are all also within town limits.
Commercial development in some subdivisions continues to bring more amenities such as a new grocery and bowling alley. Cultural activities, lodging facilities and a variety of restaurants abound in neighboring Glenwood Springs, which is also home to world-famous hot springs pools.
Recreation takes places in many forms along the Colorado River and in the nearby White River National Forest's 225 million acres. Favorite area pursuits include downhill and cross-country skiing, camping, hunting and four-wheel driving. Sunlight, Aspen, Beaver Creek and Vail ski and snowboard resorts are all within a short drive from New Castle. |
