This town in Colorado has a rich history and many tourist attractions, especially for those who enjoy outdoor adventures and taking in beautiful nature sights.

Several heritage railways provide shorter, family-friendly excursions, sometimes with seasonal themes like pumpkin patches.

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Of all the mine tours in Colorado, this experience in Silverton takes visitors the farthest from the light of day. Climb into a vintage mine train and ride a third mile (nearly 1,800 feet) into Galena ...

Colorado is home to both hot springs and historic scenic train rides, which both are known for the release of steam. Why not combine these experiences for a little steam with steam for a memorable and ...

DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – Both locals and visitors in Durango will soon have a new scenic train excursion on the iconic Highline this summer. The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is adding ...

May 13—Where they're going, they don't need roads. It's full steam ahead for the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad's 2025 season, with excursions running from Saturday, May 31, through Oct. 25. The ...

On Amtrak's famous California Zephyr route, the stretch between Sacramento and Reno showcases the stunning foliage of the ...

DENVER (KDVR) — The world’s largest operating 1.2 million-pound steam locomotive is coming back to Colorado. The locomotive, known as Big Boy No. 4014, is 1.2 million pounds and 132 feet long, about ...

The legendary locomotive will be accompanied by Union Pacific’s New No. 1616 Lincoln Locomotive OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Union Pacific Railroad announced today its legendary steam locomotive, ...