About this city
Also known as: Silver Queen of Colorado
Georgetown is a historic, charming silver-mining town nestled tightly within a steep canyon along Clear Creek in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Founded in 1859 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush, it exploded in wealth with the discovery of massive silver veins, leaving behind a magnificently preserved Victorian downtown that serves as a living museum of Colorado's rugged mining frontier.
Location & Administrative
County
Clear Creek
Time Zone
MST
State Code
CO
Transportation & Accessibility
Nearest Airports
DEN
Rail Systems
Heritage Railroad
Train Stations
Georgetown Station
Getting Around
WalkableCar Required
Weather & Timing
Best Months
MayJunJulAugSepOct
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Scenic Drive SeasonFall Foliage Season
Off Season
Deep Freeze Season
Economics & Local Vibe
Population
City proper 1.1K · Metro area 9.5K
Sales Tax
6.9%
Key Industries
Heritage Tourism & Historic PreservationAlpine Recreation
Practical Tourism Metadata
Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Ride the famous historic Georgetown Loop Railroad over high steel tressels, tour the opulently preserved 1867 Hamill House Museum, shop for antiques along the historic Alpine-style Main Street, and fish or paddleboard on the serene Lake Georgetown.
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