I am visiting in July. My trip will be two nights in Estes Park then going to Frontier Days in Cheyenne for three nights then back to Colorado Springs for Two nights.I was thinking of adding on an extra day in the beginning of trip would like to do MT. Evans scenic hwy. and stop in Georgetown maybe even stay overnight in that area then head to Estes Park the next day. I was wondering if that would be good choice or if anyone has suggestion what to do in that area.
Thanks

If you're trip is around the Fourth of July, Georgetown has a delightful old fashioned celebration on that day--parade, firemen competition with old hose equipment, picnic on the village green. There's also a loop railroad and Lebanon Mine tour.
We were told that Georgetown is only surviving old mining town in the area. (All the others burned down goes the story!)
The Chamber of Commerce number is 303-623-2555.

As an ex-resident, I agree with everything just said about Georgetown. It's a unique little town and great fun to walk in. I do not agree with the history. Along with Georgetown, there are literally dozens of surviving old mining towns in Colorado. In Clear Creek County (the county for which Georgetown is county seat) the towns of Empire, Silverthorne, and Idaho Springs are examples. The surrounding counties have many more.

The Mt. Evans drive is also a great trip but you need to watch your level of exertion and stay hydrated. The road to the summit is the highest auto road in the United States at 14,260 feet and altitude sickness can be a problem if you overdo it.

Have a wonderful trip.

dwooddon, thanks for the correction on the misinformation about Georgetown. I was just repeating what we were told there. I guess it was just a bit of exaggeration by the local folks.
We really did have a great time on our Fourth of July experience a few years ago. 'Twas indeed a real piece of Americana.

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