Silverton, Co
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Silverton is located in the southwestern part of Colorado and sits off of U.S. Route 550 which is also known as, "The Million Dollar Highway".
Depending on who you talk to, Route 550 got that nickname either because of the amazing views provided while driving it or the fact that it used to be a toll road. Another theory on the name is; because Colorado has the technology to rebuild it! (Six Million Dollar Man reference)... Ok, we're going to put ourselves in timeout for that last joke. |
Moving on. Just like some other cities or towns in this area, Silverton has that "old time" feel to it and there is nothing wrong with that! This is intentional and they do a good job portraying the towns history. Looking around you will find horse-drawn carriages, saloons, and other things that bring you back to another time.
On of the most notable oddities about Silverton and definitely, one of the more unique things that gives it that "old time" vibe is the steam locomotive that pulls into town. Located about 50 miles south of here is a city called Durango, which is connected to Silverton via the Narrow Gauge Railroad that, interestingly enough, still operates out of the original 1882 depot in Durango. For more information about the train or for tickets, please click here: Durango & Silverton Train
Silverton is a smaller town, therefore, your selection of eateries is somewhat limited, but there are still plenty of restaurants to choose from. They also have a few breweries too which serve food. The downtown area is easy to navigate and has quit a few shops, along with historical artifacts and building to visit. The people here are very nice and go out of their way to make you feel welcome.
On of the most notable oddities about Silverton and definitely, one of the more unique things that gives it that "old time" vibe is the steam locomotive that pulls into town. Located about 50 miles south of here is a city called Durango, which is connected to Silverton via the Narrow Gauge Railroad that, interestingly enough, still operates out of the original 1882 depot in Durango. For more information about the train or for tickets, please click here: Durango & Silverton Train
Silverton is a smaller town, therefore, your selection of eateries is somewhat limited, but there are still plenty of restaurants to choose from. They also have a few breweries too which serve food. The downtown area is easy to navigate and has quit a few shops, along with historical artifacts and building to visit. The people here are very nice and go out of their way to make you feel welcome.
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*Summer Road Trip, 2016*
