There are many small towns in the United States that are considered by many to be historical and fewer that actually have the coveted status of historical by the actual historical society. Georgetown Colorado is one such town that has many structures and homes marked as historical.
Located about 40 minutes drive time west of Denver Colorado, this small town offers so much charm and is perfect for that stop off for a day trip if your on driving by on I70. Or for many Colorado residence, this makes for a great weekend getaway!
Georgetown offers more than just a historic small town to visit. The Georgetown lake is visited by many and is known as a great fishing lake for rainbow trout and even some good size brown trout! Not into fishing? There is much to see in the old historic downtown area which includes some great shops and fantastic restaurants to cure your hunger!
Last but not least is the famous "Georgetown Loop Railroad". This is a must see if your stopping off and well worth the small admission price for the ride. This train ride is great for the entire family! There are many different specials that happen throughout the year and you can find more on this great train ride at: georgetownlooprr.
The first thing you will find when you exit I70 into Georgetown is a really nice visitor center. I urge anyone to stop and check out this visitor center and view the rich history of this town displayed throughout. Well worth your time!
I should also mention that Georgetown lies at about 8,500 feet in altitude. So you might want to ensure that you don't normally have a problem at higher altitudes with breathing and such.
I personally recommend anyone take the time to visit this great historic town and can honestly say that I doubt anyone would be disappointed in spending their day in Georgetown!
So next time you are planning a trip in Colorado (and especially when traveling on I70) take a moment and stop off at Georgetown. You will be happy you did!
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