History & Heritage

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Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
610 State Street, Alamosa, CO 81101Rio Grande Scenic Railroad offers steam engine excursions from Alamosa and La Veta (easily accessible from Denver) on hundreds of miles of historic rail. Grab a seat in our dome cars and see why we're named "the... Read More >>
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Capital Prize Mine
1016 Biddle, Georgetown, CO 80444THe Capital Prize Mine & Tunnel Complex is the newest member of Colorados tourist mine experiences, The property is located in historic Georgetown just 3 blocks, and an easy stroll from downtown shops and... Read More >>
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Beaumont Hotel & Spa
505 Main Street, Ouray, CO 81427Built in 1886 at the height of the “Gold Boom,” this lovely old hotel is still known as the 'Flagship of the San Juans." Graciously appointed with sumptuous amenities, the Beaumont Hotel has welcomed such... Read More >>
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Georgetown Loop Railroad
1520 Argentine St., Georgetown, CO 80444Climb aboard one of Colorado's famous historic narrow gauge railroads. This engineering marvel takes you high over the Devil's Gate Bridge and winds you through a scenic Rocky Mountain pathway. Silver mine tours... Read More >>
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Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour
721 County Road 4-A, Silverton, CO 81433Go underground in a real gold mine! Ride the mine train 1,500 ft. into Galena Mountain for live mining demonstrations. You’ll see operating drills, skip, slusher, mucker and honey waggon - all the old mining... Read More >>
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Southeast Colorado Heritage
Southeast Region, Las Animas, Pueblo, Lamar. Fowler, Trinidad, Rocky Ford,, CO 81039Much of the southeast region in Colorado is akin to a giant aviary. Found throughout the expansive prairie, more than 400 of the 625 species of North American birds can be seen living in or migrating through the area.... Read More >>
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Southwest Colorado Travel Region
295-A Girard St., Durango, CO 81303From the sheer depths of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument to the exhilarating vistas from Grand Mesa, world's largest flattop mountain, the region is rich in western history, Victorian architecture... Read More >>
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Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Santa Fe Depot, Cañon City, CO 81212Step aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad to embark upon a breathtaking journey that began 140 years ago. Like a bar-room brawl on wheels, two companies vied for the route and the legal battle dubbed the "Royal Gorge... Read More >>
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Park County Colorado Heritage
Park County Region, Fairplay, Tarryall, Lake George, Hartsel, Guffey, Platte Canyon, CO 80440It's a little-known fact that Park County contains the highest gold and silver mines in North America. It also contains some of the highest historic ranches and a wealth of historic railroad sites. Working ranches... Read More >>
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General Palmer Hotel
567 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301The General Palmer Hotel is a prestigious, Victorian-style hotel. The Historic General Palmer Hotel will pamper you with, luxury, service, and first-class amenities. Helping you to "Create memories that will last a... Read More >>











