A Long Summer Weekend in Georgetown

3 days

Get out of town and spend the weekend hiking a fourteener, browsing local art galleries and learning about the past of this historic railroad town.

Sustainability Activity

Volunteer with the Georgetown Heritage Center:

During your stay, volunteer to help with one of the many events and programs organized by the Georgetown Heritage Center.

Day 1

Activity

Georgetown Gallery

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Georgetown Gallery, a co-operative art gallery owned and operated by ten artists has been in business in Georgetown for 45 years. The Gallery is known for its Colorado inspired artwork in... Read More

Lunch

Roundabout Burgers and Dogs

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Delicious, fresh handmade burgers with your choice of toppings. Read More

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Georgetown Jerky & Emporium

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We specialize in providing a fun shopping experience in our store where we offer 120 different kinds of jerky. Read More

Dinner

Troia's Cafe and Marketplace

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Troia’s is known for our Old-World Italian recipes include a variety of subs, salads, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Read More

Activity

Silver Queen Walking Tours

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Take a walking ghost tour through town and see some of the most haunted houses and buildings in Georgetown. Read More

Lodging

Horstmann House Bed & Breakfast

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Just three blocks from the business district, guests enjoy the comfort of king size beds, private marbled baths, free WiFi and a large library with many volumes telling the history of Georgetown,... Read More

Day 2

Breakfast

Kaffehuset

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An adorable coffee shop located in the Rocky Mountains. Read More

Activity

Climb a Fourteener

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Conquer one of Colorado's most famous fourteeners, Mt. Bierstadt.

COTREX

Map the Trail

Lunch

The Alpine Restaurant and Bar

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We offer a complete lunch and dinner menu and all of our items are homemade from scratch! Catch us after your scenic drive up Guanella pass or after a day of skiing in Summit County and Vail on... Read More

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Guanella Pass Brewing Company

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At the foot of the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway in Historic Georgetown sits Guanella Pass Brewery. A true mountain brewery. We believe that where you drink beer is as important as what beer you drink... Read More

Dinner

Cooper's on the Creek

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Cooper’s on the Creek is located in the Georgetown, 45 miles west of Denver on the I-70 corridor. Our menu features seasonally inspired cuisine, creative small plates and elevated comfort food.... Read More

Activity

Georgetown Valley Candy Company

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Enjoy an ice cream cone or pick up homemade candy, handcrafted chocolates and more. Read More

Lodging

Saxon Mountain Vacation Home

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Lay your head on a plush pillow in this light and airy mountain house, which provides views for miles and is conveniently located to town and the local outdoor attractions.

Day 3

Breakfast

Blue Sky Cafe

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This cafe in Georgetown serves fresh, healthy food and drinks. Read More

Activity

Take a Drive

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Argentine Pass OHV route is a 26.7-mile road that will give you views of beautiful wildflowers and opportunities to hop out of your vehicle to take photos of the scenery.

Lunch

The Happy Cooker

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Located in Historic Downtown Georgetown, The Happy Cooker is famous for delightful European Waffles with breakfast served all day. Lunch includes American fare of homemade Entree's, Sandwiches... Read More

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End of the Line

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The "End of the Line" is a clothing and gift store that also features an operating 1901 ice cream soda fountain.

Dinner

Mother's Saloon

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Enjoy our deck that hangs over the creek, we have a pool table, electronic tv trivia as well as mega touch and a wifi jukebox and wifi for all our customers while you sit at the bar on the deck or... Read More

Activity

Sunset Walk

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Walk off your food stupor as the sun sets around Georgetown Lake.

Lodging

Hotel Chateau Chamonix

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Exquisite boutique hotel featuring a French Alps architecture. Our property offers fireplaces, steam showers, hot tubs and many other amenities to make your stay most enjoyable. Many rooms are... Read More