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Only 45 minutes from Denver, Colorado in Idaho Springs, the Georgetown Loop Railroad offers an exciting and historical opportunity to experience Colorado history. Ride on the original steam-powered or diesel-powered locomotive through Georgetown, learning about Colorado’s rich mining history and enjoying stunning scenery just outside Denver.

Completed in 1884, this spectacular stretch of three-foot narrow-gauge railroad was considered an engineering marvel for its time. The thriving mining towns of Georgetown and Silver Plume lie two miles apart in a steep, narrow mountain canyon.

To connect them, the railroad’s builders designed a “corkscrew” route that traveled twice the distance, slowly gaining more than 600 feet in elevation. Today, the Georgetown Loop Railroad brings Colorado history to life in a fun adventure that will thrill the entire family!

Visitors also have the opportunity to maximize their experience with a train ride and mine tour package offered in the warmer months of April through September.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Ride 3.1 miles through the magnificent Rocky’s on an original steam or diesel powered train
  • Travel high above Georgetown, crossing over bridges, including the Devil’s Gate High Bridge
  • Stop and explore one of Colorado’s original mines. This guided tour teaches visitors about the area’s original silver mining history, with the opportunity to pan for gold
  • Explore the Georgetown Railroad’s unique holiday train rides and other seasonal offerings
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Location: Idaho Springs, CO VIEW MAPVIEW MAP

Activities: Train Rides

Duration: 1/4 Day

Difficulty: Level 1

Minimum Age: 0 years old

Price:
from $25.95 for ages 15+
from $18.95 for ages 3-15, FREE under 3

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

The train ride lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes during the peak season and about 55 minutes from October through January. Parlor cars (holiday season only) offer complimentary on-board snacks and drinks, while passengers in coach cars may bring a sack lunch for the journey. There are restrooms at both stations and at the mine. There is a gift store at both stations that offers novelties, as well as light snacks and drinks.

GEORGETOWN LOOP TRAIN CAR OPTIONS

  • Open Coach Cars
  • Closed Coach Cars (heated)
  • Parlor Cars (holiday season only)

AVAILABLE ADD-ONS

  • Lebanon-Everett Mine Tour
  • Holiday Tours
  • Haunted History Tours
  • Charter a Private Train

WHAT TO BRING

  • Camera
  • Warm Layers for the mine
  • Sack lunch and water or other drinks
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DAY 1

  • Meet at the Georgetown Loop Railroad
  • Load up the train and hit the tracks!
  • Enjoy stunning mountain views out the window
  • Make a pit stop at one of the Denver area’s original silver mines and learn about Colorado’s rich mining history
  • Hop back on the train and continue your scenic adventure
  • Disembark at the station and peruse the gift shop for keepsakes to remember your ride
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