Best places: Historical landmarks in Glenwood Springs

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Top Of The World, Moab
Historical landmark
👍👍 Definitely worth doing at least once for the view at the top! Highly recommend going with a buddy to help navigate as needed on the steep rock steps. We had a Gen 1 and Gen 2 Raptor and made it to the top with some scraping, and had to stack rocks in a couple spots to get up or down a couple steep s...
5.00 (308 reviews) (~190.98 km from centre)
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Fraser Tubing Hill
Adventure sports
Popular, family-friendly snow-tubing area with a broad open slope, a lift & gear rentals.
4.80 (1K reviews) (~136.32 km from centre)
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Country Boy Mine
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This was awesome! Learning a ton about the mines that you see dotting I-70 was incredible, and our tour guide Michael was great! Robyn showed us some awesome gold panning tips and we brought home a whole bunch of gold flake, peacock pyrite ore, a copper nugget and an amethyst from a short time panni...
4.90 (447 reviews) (~112.66 km from centre)
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Colorado Sightseer
Sightseeing tour agency
👍👍 What a great experience, I had been searching for a tour through the Rockies without having to drive and I am glad I found this company. Phil was our guide and he was amazing. We saw so many beautiful sights and pretty much all of the wildlife, we even saw a black bear run across the road and basica...
4.90 (411 reviews) (~206.59 km from centre)
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Frisco Historic Park and Museum
Park
👍👍 What a neat little museum. This is a must-do stop in Frisco. Several old buildings with rich history, relics, and lost treasures. We took our group of 13 to tour and everyone loved it! They’ve also got a large display and train table. Check it out!
4.80 (728 reviews) (~104.99 km from centre)
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Capital Prize Gold Mine Tours
Tourist attraction
👍👍 One of my best experiences in Colorado, if your a loner like me . Don’t be scared to go alone! You can have fun with or without friends, So don’t let having a group stop you. My tour guide had to be one of the best parts, there wasn’t a question he couldn’t answer. He was so talented I had to give...
5.00 (255 reviews) (~140.95 km from centre)
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Georgetown Loop Railroad & Mining Park - Silver Plume Depot
Railroad company
Scenic railroad built in 1884 that covers 3 miles between historic mining towns, climbing 600 feet.
4.70 (2.4K reviews) (~138.08 km from centre)
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Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
Historical landmark
This mountainside tower/shrine dedicated to Will Rogers was built in 1937 & offers panoramic views.
4.80 (575 reviews) (~229.04 km from centre)
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The Taffy Shop
Candy store
👍👍 Of all the taffy stops in town, we stopped in here because the taffy is made right in their store. Such a cute little shop, friendly service and yummy taffy! You really can tell the difference with freshness! We all appreciated that our taffy was perfectly soft and didn't stick to the wrapper or our...
4.80 (474 reviews) (~179.02 km from centre)
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Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
Historical place museum
Historical park at a former prison site offering self-guided & guided tours of the jail & grounds.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~244.05 km from centre)
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Greeley Hat Works, Inc.
Hat shop
Enduring boutique selling handcrafted headgear, from classic cowboy hats to modern styles.
4.80 (447 reviews) (~243.38 km from centre)
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Creswell Mansion Denver
Event venue
👍👍 What an awesome visit! We learned so much about the history of the house and really enjoyed the female empowerment theme. A definite must-see when in the Denver area. FYI, you can not consume on the property.
4.90 (283 reviews) (~201.59 km from centre)
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Denver Zoo
Zoo
Sprawling facility with animal exhibits, shows & demonstrations, plus venues for eating & shopping.
4.60 (27K reviews) (~204.49 km from centre)
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Larimer Square
Historical landmark
Historic district at the spot where Denver was founded, with independent shops, bars & restaurants.
4.60 (8.8K reviews) (~200.36 km from centre)
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Denver Union Station
Historical landmark
Classic bars & eateries with communal seating areas & patios in a stately train station from 1881.
4.60 (2.7K reviews) (~200.33 km from centre)
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Molly Brown House Museum
Historical place museum
Titanic survivor "unsinkable" Molly Brown's 1889 mansion houses Victorian-era furnishings & art.
4.60 (2.3K reviews) (~201.81 km from centre)
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Doc Holliday's Grave Trailhead
Hiking area
Moderate hiking trail leading to the gravesite of gunslinger Doc Holliday in Linwood Cemetery.
4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~0.64 km from centre)
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New Sheridan Hotel
Hotel
Bright 19th-century hotel with 2 restaurants & a bar, plus a rooftop lounge & ski storage.
4.70 (476 reviews) (~183.83 km from centre)
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Tunnel #2
Historical landmark
👍👍 Tunnel 1 and Tunnel 2 are part of an old railway called Short Line that went from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek. You can drive from the parking lot Just above Helen Hunt Falls or from 26th Street. It is a gravel. road with no guard rails and at times turns into one lane road. The tunnels are als...
4.90 (211 reviews) (~225.28 km from centre)
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McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs
Historical landmark
👍👍 Awesome experience. I have never seen so many Fremont Petroglyphs in one spot. The property is easy to find and very well kempt. Though be sure to follow the rules and be as respectful of the property as possible. I am glad we made this detour to see this and I am grateful for the family that allows...
4.70 (390 reviews) (~226.01 km from centre)
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