Georgetown, Colorado
Information on Georgetown:
Population: 1,257
Altitude: 8,520 ft
What Georgetown is known for: A former silver mining camp along Clear Creek from the mid-1800s. Combined with neighboring Silver Plume, they host the historic Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad Park. The town is a popular stop-off on the way to mountain ski towns off Hwy-70.
What to do in Georgetown:
Take a trip on the historic Georgetown Loop train: An old-time steam locomotive runs through the canyon with amazing views. Perfect for kids, too! In the winter, they have a holiday lights tour and a train trip with Santa.
Take a tour of a gold mine and pan for gold.
Hike or drive up Mt. Blue Sky, a Colorado 14er.
Shop at local gift and clothing stores.
Flyfish, snowshoe, snowmobile, ice fishing and more!
Where to Hike in Georgetown: Trails near Georgetown, Colorado.
Where to eat in Georgetown:
Where to get ice cream in Georgetown: Georgetown Valley Candy Company: ice cream, fudge, caramel corn, oh my!
Schools in Georgetown:
Elementary: Carlson or King-Murphy
Middle: Clear Creek Middle School
High: Clear Creek High School
Charter: Georgetown Community School
District: Clear Creek County RE-1
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