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Silverton,
Colorado
(a
QuaintVillage)
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Silverton is a
National Historic Landmark. It was a mining town in the late
1800s. Much of that era has been preserved. The town is small
(5 by 12 blocks) and parking is free. Attractions vary somewhat with
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Location
Southwestern
Colorado
North of Durango
MapQuest
map Available
trail map 
Population
About
700
Elevation
9,318 feet
Museums
and Historic Sites
Ghost
towns (nearby)
Gold mill (tours)
Gold mine (tours)
Hillside Cemetery
San Juan Historical Society Museum
(also see Durango)
Other
features
Art
galleries
Art guild
Antique shops
Campgrounds
and RV parks nearby
Check
Woodall's guide
Gunfight reenactment (entertainment)
Hiking, biking, jeeping
Hot springs pool (nearby)
Hotels
and vacation rentals in this area
Ice cream parlors
Mountains
Restaurants
Scenic drive (San Juan Skyway)
Scenic railroad (narrow gauge to Durango)
Shrine
Snow skiing (Chapman Hill, Purgatory, Telluride)
Theatre (live performances)
Walking tours
Hours
Winter:
Mines
and some other attractions are closed.
Shops sometimes open Sunday.
Shops closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Summer
(May-October):
Most
attractions open Sundays.
Shops stay open late.
Festivals
Colorfest
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
July 4th celebration (fireworks)
Kendall Mountain Run
Rocky Mountain Brass Band Festival
Silverton Jubilee Folk Music Festival
Recommended
stay
1 day
Tourist
information
Chamber of
Commerce:
www.Silverton.org
800-752-4494
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This page was last updated on 11/02/2006
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