An architectural walking tour and the sights of Silver Plume.
Georgetown Loop Railroad
Just off I-70, 45 miles west of Denver — one of Colorado’s most authentic living museums and historically immersive experiences.
George Rowe Museum
Resides in a former schoolhouse built in 1894 after the silver bust.
7:30 Mine Trail
Spectacular scenery, sunshine, and mountain air on the hiking trails above and around Silver Plume.
Argentine Trail
Follows the old rail bed of the Argentine Central line — a wide, well-defined trail with an easy grade.
Silver Plume Jail
Built in 1875 and used until 1915. One of its prisoners was Jack McDonald, a Scots-Irish miner.