Fairplay Colorado
Located just 21 miles north of the Antero Junction on U.S. Hwy 85 at an elevation of 9.896 feet is the small town of Fairplay, Colorado. This historic town was founded in 1859 when it was established by gold prospectors who had been driven out of nearby Tarryall. The miners in Tarryall had staked more gold claims than they could possibly work, but they will not willing to let anyone else stake any claims. The name Fairplay came from the idea that every man in town would have an equal chance to stake a mining claim. more info
Georgetown, Colorado was once known as the Silver Queen of the Rockies. The town began as a tiny little mining camp in 1859 and then became a center of commerce by the 1870s. Now just a small quaint mountain town, Georgetown is full of western hospitality and western history.
First the appeal of getting rich quick in the gold and silver mines brought people to this area. Now the beauty and ambiance of this great town which is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains brings visitors summer and winter.
There is much to see and do in the area. You can enjoy a 23 mile scenic drive along the Guanella Pass Historic Byway. There are many areas available for hiking and mountain biking. Or, if you'd rather someone else did the work while you enjoyed the scenery, you may elect to take a horse back ride. The Georgetown Loop Historic Railroad is another popular attraction. The historic Victorian style of the town, makes shopping downtown an adventure in itself. Located nearby is the Georgetown Lake which provides fishing opportunities year-round. The town also boasts of many museums and holiday celebrations. If you come to visit in the winter, you can ski at nearby Loveland Ski Area which claims to get an average of 400 inches of snowfall each winter.
Georgetown is an outdoor playground, from the Continental Divide at the Loveland Ski area to Empire Junction. Pack your gear and make your way to Georgetown, Colorado and find fun activities for the individual or for the whole family.
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Other pages you might find helpful:
Colorado Art Ranch
Fairplay hosts a couple of the Colorado Art Ranch programs, specifically a Humor in the Arts program.
Park County Colorado
Official site for Park County, Colorado.
Park County Public Libraries
Information and database for the Park County Public Libraries.
Park County School District
Park County School District in Fairplay, Colorado.
South Park Historical Foundation
The South Park Historical Foundation offers a complete history on the greater Fairplay area.
Town of Fairplay
Official site for the Town of Fairplay, Colorado.
