Colorado mining towns

While many tourists headed to Colorado turn their sights toward places like Denver, Vail, and Aspen, some of the best outdoor recreation can be found in lesser-known small towns around

Ghost towns and other remnants of Colorado’s mining era can still be found today. Here are 10 mountain towns in Colorado to visit to see abandoned ghost towns.

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There are lots of ghost towns and small Wild West towns in Colorado, but according to Reader’s Digest, one is particularly charming.

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Found in the historic mining district high above Creede, Colorado, the Bachelor Loop is one drive that shows off Colorado’s vibrant past in an unforgettable way.

Exploring the new ghost town of Gilman, Colorado, a recently abandoned mining town. Homes, mining equipment and a train station left to the whims of time.

St. Elmo is a ghost town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1880, St. Elmo lies in the heart of the Sawatch Range, 20 miles southwest of Buena Vista. Nearly 2,000 people settled in this town when mining for gold and silver became evident. The mining industry started to decline in the early 1920s, and in 1922 the train discontinued service. The community is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St. Elmo Historic District. It is one of Colorado's most…

These ghost towns in Colorado all have a fascinating story to tell, and all of them played a part in the state's mining history.

St. Elmo is a ghost town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1880, St. Elmo lies in the heart of the Sawatch Range, 20 miles southwest of Buena Vista. Nearly 2,000 people settled in this town when mining for gold and silver became evident. The mining industry started to decline in the early 1920s, and in 1922 the train discontinued service. The community is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St. Elmo Historic District. It is one of Colorado's most…