Virginia's Georgetown Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Georgetown
Silver Plume
Sightseeing
Ride the loop railroad between Georgetown and Silver Plume. We love the open air cars on beautiful days. Add the mine tour for a dose of history, geology, and a little spookiness! Check out the calendar because the train has lots of special events and added fun throughout the year.
Georgetown Loop Railroad
646 Loop DriveRide the loop railroad between Georgetown and Silver Plume. We love the open air cars on beautiful days. Add the mine tour for a dose of history, geology, and a little spookiness! Check out the calendar because the train has lots of special events and added fun throughout the year.
Hike all the way around Georgetown lake trail or branch off for a more rigorous hike up the mountain, or view car racing ON the lake in the winter. Georgetown Lake offers beauty for the nature lover, and excitement for the adventure seeker.
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Georgetown Lake
County Road 306Hike all the way around Georgetown lake trail or branch off for a more rigorous hike up the mountain, or view car racing ON the lake in the winter. Georgetown Lake offers beauty for the nature lover, and excitement for the adventure seeker.
The historic hotel museum offers fantastic tours for the history lover and is right around the corner from the house.
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Hotel de Paris Museum
409 Sixth StThe historic hotel museum offers fantastic tours for the history lover and is right around the corner from the house.
There is SO much to see and do across Guanella Pass. If you’re up for an adventure, there are tons of hiking trails, and a fourteener, over the pass. If you’re more the drive and get out at scenic spots type, you can drive to the top of Guanella Pass for breathtaking beauty and stop at several scenic spots on the way. It’s truly beautiful.
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Guanella Pass
There is SO much to see and do across Guanella Pass. If you’re up for an adventure, there are tons of hiking trails, and a fourteener, over the pass. If you’re more the drive and get out at scenic spots type, you can drive to the top of Guanella Pass for breathtaking beauty and stop at several scenic spots on the way. It’s truly beautiful.
The visitors center has local volunteers who are passionate about the area, on hand to guide you on what to do and where to go. Plus there’s a great movie on loop showing the history of Georgetown and the surrounding area.
Sometimes you can even spot the mountain goat herd that lives on the mountain from the visitors center.
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Gateway Visitor Center
1491 Argentine StThe visitors center has local volunteers who are passionate about the area, on hand to guide you on what to do and where to go. Plus there’s a great movie on loop showing the history of Georgetown and the surrounding area.
Sometimes you can even spot the mountain goat herd that lives on the mountain from the visitors center.
Hamill House Museum
305 Argentine St
Echo Lake
12932 CO-103City Park
1001 Taos StNice playground for kids
Food scene
Cooper's on the Creek
1500 Argentine StThis place is beautiful. The historic vibe is incredible as are the coffee, drinks, and food.
Silverbrick Saloon
This place is beautiful. The historic vibe is incredible as are the coffee, drinks, and food.
Cabin Creek Brewing
577 Twenty-Second StBreweries & Bars
Guanella Pass Brewing Company is a perfect spot to relax, have a beer (or sample a few) and soak in the mountain views. It doesn’t hurt that the beer is world class.
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Guanella Pass Brewing
501 Rose StGuanella Pass Brewing Company is a perfect spot to relax, have a beer (or sample a few) and soak in the mountain views. It doesn’t hurt that the beer is world class.
Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner StBread Bar
1010 Main StSweetEasy
Coffee & Tea
Plume Coffee Bar
855 Main StGreat little place for coffee/tea, snacks, and candy.
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Mountain Mamas' Needful Things
710 Sixth StGreat little place for coffee/tea, snacks, and candy.
Shopping
This little market has been operating for generations.
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Kneisel & Anderson Store
511 Sixth StThis little market has been operating for generations.
Buckskin Trading Company
506 Sixth StGreat women's clothing boutique.
Grizzly Creek Gallery
512 Sixth StIncredible photography for a souvenir of the mountains.
Shoppe Internationale
604 Sixth StKneisel & Anderson Store
511 Sixth StGeorgetown Market
1204 Argentine StGet your groceries here!
Spiritual and Holy Places
First Presbyterian Church of Georgetown, Colorado
812 Taos St