The 5 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Georgetown, Colorado (CO)

June 2, 2021 Weston Hennigan

The historic Town of Georgetown is the Territorial Charter Municipality that is the county seat of Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. The former silver mining camp along Clear Creek in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains was established in 1859 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. The federally designated Georgetown-Silver Plume Historic District comprises Georgetown, the neighboring town of Silver Plume, and the Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad Park between the two towns. The town population was 1,034 at the 2010 census. The Georgetown Post Office has the ZIP code 80444.
Restaurants in Georgetown

1. Guanella Pass

Georgetown, CO http://www.coloradodot.info/travel/scenic-byways/north-central/guanella-pass
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5.0 based on 341 reviews

Guanella Pass

Reviewed By SRMueller1 - Littleton, United States

If you find yourself in Denver in the Fall while the Aspen leaves are changing colors, don’t miss talking a couple of hours to drive over Guanella Pass!!! This is one of our favorite afternoon drives. We head into the mountains on US285 and drive to the West of Bailey - and go up and over Guanella Pass and then drop back down into Georgetown, and then head back east on I-70 to Denver. Beautiful colors, amazing mountains, and perhaps some wildlife.

2. Capital Prize Gold Mine Tour

1016 Biddle Street, Georgetown, CO 80444 +1 303-569-2468 [email protected] http://www.capitalprizegoldmine.com
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5.0 based on 195 reviews

Capital Prize Gold Mine Tour

Most extensive mine tour in Colorado! Visitors can enjoy an easy walk over 1,000 feet into the mountain and see several tunnels. Experience the challenges of working by candle light, view seven of the 17 gold veins discovered, see the machinery and tools and explore a stope. Visitors will also learn about drilling, blasting and mucking and the importance of mining back in the early days of the Wild West. The Capital Prize is still an active mine and visitors will see a modern prospecting operation which includes dredges, sluice boxes, classifiers and shaker tables. Instead of gold panning, you get to mine the real stuff inside our stope and keep what you find!

Reviewed By Jteamsport7 - Rosemount, United States

Our first trip to Colorado and we loved every bit. Our family trip of 5 adults and 6 children had a bucket list of things to do and a gold mine was one of them. Capital Prize Mine did not disappoint! The family/staff was amazing! Friendly and charismatic! They gave us a detailed history of the mine as well as educated us on how the minerals are mined and processed both now and then! The kids even got to chisel away at a mineral vein and walk away with a token of their hard work! That little chunk of ore to them was priceless! We’ve been through other mine tours before and this one although humble has topped our lists of best mine adventures!

3. Foster's Place Playground

10th Street City Park, Georgetown, CO 80444 http://www.goco.org/projects/fosters-place-playground
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Foster's Place Playground

4. Loveland Ski Area

I-70 Exit 216, Georgetown, CO 80435 +1 800-736-3754 [email protected] http://www.skiloveland.com/
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4.5 based on 432 reviews

Loveland Ski Area

With over 400 inches of snowfall a year, this resort boasts some of the best skiing in the state and one of the longest seasons.

Reviewed By 321MarkA - Larkspur, United States

Loveland Ski area sits smack on the top of the Continental Divide in Colorado. You are skiing on top of the Interstate 70 Eisenhower/ Johnson Tunnels West of Georgetown and east of Fisco/Dillon. It is a very high area with the base of the ski area just under the 11,000 foot elevation mark. The highest runs/bowls/ Trails top out over 13,000. The area is known for very long ski seasons, often starting as early as mid to late October and going through into May, occasionally June. You can not compare this beautiful ski area to Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge and the other major ski area as this area does not have the glitz of the major resorts. There are no on or near site lodges, hotels, commercial and retail areas... And that, my friends is what makes this place so special. It is, plain and simple, a skiing and riding paradise. If you are looking for the Ritz, main lobster and Wagyu steaks... forget it. This place has a deli and cafeteria (currently closed for Covid-19 protocols) and a few bars. Most are in the base area, but there are places on the mountain for drinks and food. No glitz. Just your basic food. (All food and drink service, except of a grab and go, are closed during the pandemic). I love this place. The focus is skiing and riding and the prices are just about the most reasonable in Colorado. The terrain is a good mix of beginners, intermediate, advanced and expert. All abilities will find some place very comfortable to spend a day. There are just under 100 official trails, but above tree-line there are ample bowls and chutes to choose from. And Intermediates and beginners can even experience bowl skiing at high altitudes. Fire Bowl is great for beginners. Bennet's Bowl, Our Bowl, Sunburst Bowl, Perfect Bowl and a huge area off Lift 8 are perfect for intermediates. Advanced and experts could have some great steep and deep rides off the very to (accesses by Sno-Cats in non-pandemic years), The Valley area, almost a separate area, let's beginners ride without the intimidation of antsy advanced skiers. I just had my first early season Covid enhanced experience a couple days ago and the experience was excellent. The Covid modifications made have changed the style of the lift mazes and, while the lines may look long, it flows smoothly and quickly. My longest wait on a rather busy day was about 10-15 minutes, mid-day, at Chet's Dream. The mid mountain lifts were in the five minute range. My only question was the maze (or lack of it) set-up on Lift 6 (an old double chair serving blue and green runs). They had the skiers and riders lined up in two lines, no maze, on a downhill slope. The pitch was steep enough to make most folks have to sidestep down or use the beginners pie/wedge method to keep from slipping into others. It was odd but a bit quaint. There was good coverage on the open trails despite a lack of December snow. Some areas were a touch icy (e.g. Roulett and Spillway) but it has been warm with minimal snow here so far. I loved the friendliness of the staff. And all in all, a great day. Note, due to Covid protocols, eating, warming, and suiting up really need to be done in your car (again, no near mountain lodging). While this is a major hassle at the big resorts, as you are generally kept far from your car, it's not bad here as the lot and the slopes are in close proximity to each other... A little inconvenient, but certainly acceptable and far closer than the likes of Copper, Vail, Aspen, etc.

5. Georgetown Loop Railroad

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4.5 based on 1,204 reviews

Georgetown Loop Railroad

The Georgetown Loop Railroad was one of Colorado’s first visitor attractions. Completed in 1884, this spectacular stretch of three-foot narrow gauge railroad was considered an engineering marvel for its time. This is a ride to remember! The beauty of the rugged Rocky Mountains surrounds you as our old-time steam locomotive or one of our powerful diesel locomotives winds up the Clear Creek canyon. Pass by remains of gold and silver mines and breathtaking views along the line, in fully enclosed and open cars. Great family fun for kids of all ages.

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