What to do and see in Silverton, Colorado (CO): The Best Sights & Landmarks

March 8, 2022 Kaleigh Reichenbach

The town of Silverton is a Statutory Town that is the county seat of, and the only incorporated municipality in San Juan County, Colorado, United States. Silverton is a former silver mining camp, most or all of which is now included in a federally designated National Historic Landmark District, the Silverton Historic District. The town population reached its nadir at 531 at U.S. Census 2000. It has grown since then.
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1. Million Dollar Highway

Hwy 550, Silverton, CO http://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/635-million-dollar-highway-usa.html
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Million Dollar Highway

A six mile section of the San Juan Skyway with incredible views.

Reviewed By KristinalynRN - Joplin, United States

We traveled this highway from Montrose Colorado all the way down to Durango. Please plan on taking your time and enjoying all of the scenic beauty this highway has to offer. There are hairpin turns, sheer cliffs and drop offs, beautiful scenic overlooks, several mountain summits, a couple of old mining structures to see, if you’re lucky a few wild animals, a waterfall, and a hot spring! Be sure your brakes are good and you have plenty of gas in your car and snacks! Bring your camera and hit the road!

2. Hillside Cemetery

North of Silverton, past the courthouse, Silverton, CO 81433 http://www.sanjuancountyhistoricalsociety.org/hillside-cemetery.html
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Hillside Cemetery

3. Mayflower Gold Mill

135 County Road 2, Silverton, CO 81433 +1 970-387-0294 [email protected] http://sanjuancountyhistoricalsociety.org/mayflower-mill.html
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Mayflower Gold Mill

The American West once had hundreds of precious metal mills. Now, most are in various stages of ruin. One important exception is the Mayflower Mill, (or the Shenandoah-Dives Mill) located two miles northeast of Silverton. A National Historic Landmark, this wonderful piece of mining history is open to the public. Witness first hand how the miners were able to extract gold, silver and base metals from the hard rock ores in this complete processing mill. The San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado were one of the last ranges to be prospected. Although some prospectors were still looking for placer gold, it was becoming quite evident that if any wealth was to be made in the San Juans, it was going to be in underground lode mining.

4. Silverton Historic Downtown

414 Green Street, Silverton, CO 81433 +1 970-387-5654 http://www.silvertoncolorado.com/index.php?town-map=yes
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Silverton Historic Downtown

Reviewed By margaretcov - Portland, United States

Silverton Historic Downtown is a joy to visit. Very close to the Oregon Gardens, a must to see in any season, the downtown area is diverse and has unique shops to find special gifts for yourself or others. We especially loved it at Christmas when shops and galleries were filled with one of the kind items. And, there are several outstanding restaurants to eat and kick back and relax by the river.

5. Idarado Mine

north of Red Mountain Pass, between Ouray and Silverton, Silverton, CO
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Idarado Mine

Reviewed By SlowPoke59 - Apex, United States

The Idarado mine remnants are beautiful There is part of the railway and buildings from the mining operation around the parking area. The area is located on the highway and there is easy access. A great photo op!

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