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[http://www.town.georgetown.co.us/ Georgetown] is a city in [[Colorado]], [[USA]] located in [[Clear Creek County]].
[https://georgetown-colorado.org/ Georgetown] is a city in [[Colorado]], [[USA]] located in [[Clear Creek County]].


==Understand==
==Understand==
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Georgetown is a historic mountain town which is at one end of Guanella Pass.
Georgetown is a historic mountain town which is at one end of Guanella Pass.


==Get in==
==Get in==


===By car===
===By car===
I-70 runs right by Georgetown. It is located about 45 miles northwest of Denver, and about 50 miles east-southeast of Vail.
I-70 runs right by Georgetown. It is located about 45 miles northwest of Denver, and about 50 miles east-southeast of Vail.
===By plane===
===By plane===
The closest airport is Denver. '''[http://www.flydenver.com/ Denver International Airport]''', ({{IATA|DEN}}). Commonly referred to as ''DIA''. It is located about 20 miles to the east of downtown [[Denver]]. Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines all maintain hubs at the airport in Concourses A, B, and C respectively. Most other major domestic carriers also have service here.
The closest airport is Denver. '''[http://www.flydenver.com/ Denver International Airport]''', ({{IATA|DEN}}). Commonly referred to as ''DIA''. It is located about 20 miles to the east of downtown [[Denver]]. Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines all maintain hubs at the airport in Concourses A, B, and C respectively. Most other major domestic carriers also have service here.


==Get around==
==Get around==


===By car===
===By car===
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Generally, walking around Georgetown is very easy.
Generally, walking around Georgetown is very easy.


==See==
==See==
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Visit the historic '''[http://www.historicgeorgetown.org/fivepart.htm Georgetown]'''. There are over 200 historic buildings.
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| address=600 Main St | lat= | long= | directions=
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| name=Georgetown Energy Mueseum | url=http://georgetownenergymuseum.org/ | email=
| address=600 Main Street | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 303 569-3557 | tollfree= | fax=
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| phone = +1 303 569-3557 | tollfree= | fax=
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| name=Historic Georgetown | url=https://historicgeorgetown.org/ | [email protected]
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| address=305 Argentine St | lat=39.70484 | long=-105.701469 | directions=
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| name=Bowman-White House Museum | url= | email=
| address=901 Rose Street | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+1 303-569-2840 | tollfree= | fax=
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| phone = +1 303 569-3489 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=There are over 200 historic buildings. These include the '''Bowman-White House''' and '''Hamill House'''.
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* {{see
| name=Hotel De Paris Museum | url=http://www.hoteldeparismuseum.org/ | email=
| name=Hotel De Paris Museum | url=http://www.hoteldeparismuseum.org/ | email=
| address=409 6th St | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=409 6th St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 303 569-2311 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 303 569-2311 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=A Nantional Trust Historic site
| content=A National Trust Historic site
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| name=Hamill House Museum | url=http://www.historicgeorgetown.org/houses/hamill.htm | email=
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| address=305 Argentine Street | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone = +1 303 569-2840 | tollfree= | fax=
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| name=Georgetown Loop Railroad | url=http://www.georgetownlooprr.com/ | email=
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| content=You have access to beautiful scenery, where the trees are only and arm's length away from the side of the train. You get on at the Devil's Gate in Georgetown, but you can also get on in Silver Plume. Roundtrip is about 45 minutes. There is a stop on the way where you can see a Silver Mine


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| name=Canyon Wind Cellars | url=http://www.canyonwindcellars.com/ | email=
| name=Canyon Wind Cellars | url=http://www.canyonwindcellars.com/ | email=
| address=1500 Argentine St | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=1500 Argentine St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 303 569-3152 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 303 569-3152 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=Family owned winery and also has a wine tasting room
| content=Family owned winery and also has a wine tasting room
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* {{do
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| name=Georgetown Lake | url= | email=
| name=Georgetown Lake | url= | email=
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| content=The Lake has Trout, Browns, Rainbows and Brookes, boating is allowed just not motorized boats
| content=The Lake has Trout, Browns, Rainbows and Brookes, boating is allowed just not motorized boats
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| content=You have access to beautiful scenery, where the trees are only and arm's length away from the side of the train. You get on at the Devil's Gate in Georgetown, but you can also get on in Silver Plume. Roundtrip is about 45 minutes. There is a stop on the way where you can see a Silver Mine
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===Hiking===
===Hiking===
There is hiking trails that are in the Georgetown Area
Several hiking trails are in the Georgetown area.
* Silverdale Trail- I-70 Georgetown Exit #228, follow signs for Guanella Pass Road-Scenic Byway, drive up Guanella Pass hill, go to the first reservoir, Silverdale, entrance road to parking area and trailhead is on the left,
* Silverdale Trail- I-70 Georgetown Exit #228, follow signs for Guanella Pass Road-Scenic Byway, drive up Guanella Pass hill, go to the first reservoir, Silverdale, entrance road to parking area and trailhead is on the left,
* Georgetown Express to Silver Plume-I-70 Georgetown #228 park in town, peddle toward the train depot, the paved path entrances are marked
* Georgetown Express to Silver Plume-I-70 Georgetown #228 park in town, peddle toward the train depot, the paved path entrances are marked
* Silver Dollar Lake Trail-From I-70 take exit #228 to Georgetown. Follow the scenic byway signs for Guanella Pass Road. Take this road to the first road past Guanella Pass Campground to the Silver Dollar Lake trailhead
* Silver Dollar Lake Trail-From I-70 take exit #228 to Georgetown. Follow the scenic byway signs for Guanella Pass Road. Take this road to the first road past Guanella Pass Campground to the Silver Dollar Lake trailhead
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==Eat==
==Eat==
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| name=Silver Plume Saloon | url= | email=
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| address=510 Main St Silver Plume, CO 80476 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 303 569-2533 | tollfree= | fax=
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| hours= | price=Great American Style food and everything is made there fresh
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| name=Mountianbuzz Cafe | url= | email=
| name=Mountianbuzz Cafe | url= | email=
| address=1200 Argentine St | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=1200 Argentine St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 303 569-2020 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 303 569-2020 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
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| content=Has good pizza and sandwiches and coffee
| content=Has good pizza and sandwiches and coffee
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| name=Silver Plume Saloon | alt= | url= | email=
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==Drink==
==Drink==
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| name=Guanella Pass Brewery | alt= | url=http://www.guanellapass.com | email=
| address=501 Rose St | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone=+1 303 569-5167 | tollfree=
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| hours=1pm-9:30pm | price=
| lastedit=2018-01-05
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| name=Mother's Saloon | url= | email=
| name=Mother's Saloon | url= | email=
| address=601 14th St | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=601 14th St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 303 569-2479 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 303 569-2479 | tollfree= | fax=
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==Sleep==
==Sleep==
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| name=Georgetown Mountain Inn | url= | email=
| address=1100 Rose | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone=+1 303 569-3201 | tollfree= | fax=
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* {{sleep
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| name=Hotel Chateau Chamonix | url=https://www.hotelchateauchamonix.com | email=
| name=Hotel Chateau Chamonix | url=https://www.hotelchateauchamonix.com | email=
| address=1414 Argentine St | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=1414 Argentine St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 303 569-1109 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 303 569-1109 | tollfree= | fax=
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| name=Super 8 Motel | url= | email=
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| address=1600 Argentine | lat= | long= | directions=
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| name=Rose Street Bed and Breakfast | url= | email=
| name=Rose Street Bed and Breakfast | alt= | url=http://www.rosestreetbnb.com | email=[email protected]
| address=200 Rose St | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=200 Rose St | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone = +1 303 569-2222 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+1 303 578-7844 | tollfree= | fax=
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| address=1600 Argentine | lat= | long= | directions=
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[[Wikipedia:Georgetown, Colorado]]
[[Dmoz:Regional/North_America/United_States/Colorado/Localities/G/Georgetown/]]

Revision as of 00:30, 3 January 2024

Georgetown is a city in Colorado, USA located in Clear Creek County.

Understand

The Georgetown Visitors Center is right off of I-70. Georgetown is a historic mountain town which is at one end of Guanella Pass.

Get in

By car

I-70 runs right by Georgetown. It is located about 45 miles northwest of Denver, and about 50 miles east-southeast of Vail.

By plane

The closest airport is Denver. Denver International Airport, (DEN IATA). Commonly referred to as DIA. It is located about 20 miles to the east of downtown Denver. Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines all maintain hubs at the airport in Concourses A, B, and C respectively. Most other major domestic carriers also have service here.

Get around

By car

Georgetown is a smaller city, so once you have arrived, there is little need to drive, especially given that parking conditions are often sub-optimal.

By foot

Generally, walking around Georgetown is very easy.

See

Do

  • Canyon Wind Cellars, 1500 Argentine St, ☏ +1 303 569-3152. Family owned winery and also has a wine tasting room 
  • Georgetown Lake. The Lake has Trout, Browns, Rainbows and Brookes, boating is allowed just not motorized boats 
  • Georgetown Loop Railroad. You have access to beautiful scenery, where the trees are only and arm's length away from the side of the train. You get on at the Devil's Gate in Georgetown, but you can also get on in Silver Plume. Roundtrip is about 45 minutes. There is a stop on the way where you can see a Silver Mine 

Hiking

Several hiking trails are in the Georgetown area.

  • Silverdale Trail- I-70 Georgetown Exit #228, follow signs for Guanella Pass Road-Scenic Byway, drive up Guanella Pass hill, go to the first reservoir, Silverdale, entrance road to parking area and trailhead is on the left,
  • Georgetown Express to Silver Plume-I-70 Georgetown #228 park in town, peddle toward the train depot, the paved path entrances are marked
  • Silver Dollar Lake Trail-From I-70 take exit #228 to Georgetown. Follow the scenic byway signs for Guanella Pass Road. Take this road to the first road past Guanella Pass Campground to the Silver Dollar Lake trailhead
  • Rosalie Trail #3-From I-70 take exit #228 to Georgetown. Follow the scenic byway signs for Guanella Pass Road. Drive up Guanella Pass.

Buy

Eat

  • Mountianbuzz Cafe, 1200 Argentine St, ☏ +1 303 569-2020. Has good pizza and sandwiches and coffee 
  • Silver Plume Saloon, 510 Main St Silver Plume, ☏ +1 303 569-2533. Great American Style food and everything is made there fresh. 

Drink

Sleep

Connect

Go next

Routes through Georgetown
Grand Junction ← Silverthorne ←  W  E  → Idaho Springs → Denver
Grand Junction ← Keystone ←  W  E  → Idaho Springs → Denver



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