The 5 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Silverton, Colorado (CO)

April 5, 2022 Jeremy Dunfee

The town of Silverton is a Statutory Town that is the county seat of, and the only incorporated municipality in San Juan County, Colorado, United States. Silverton is a former silver mining camp, most or all of which is now included in a federally designated National Historic Landmark District, the Silverton Historic District. The town population reached its nadir at 531 at U.S. Census 2000. It has grown since then.
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1. San Juan County Historical Society

1557 Greene St. - Courthouse Square, Silverton, CO 81433 +1 970-387-5838 [email protected] http://www.sanjuancountyhistoricalsociety.org/
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San Juan County Historical Society

14,000 Sq. Ft Mining Heritage Center. One of the BEST Mining Museums in the country! Also see the 1902 fully renovated 1902 jail next to Mining Museum. A must see!!!! Open Memorial Day Weekend to mid-October.

Reviewed By tempusvoyager7

We were in Silverton (via the Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad) recently; we arrived on the 24th and had until 2:30 p.m. on the 25th before the southbound train left for Durango. We walked to the historical museum and were disappointed to find it closed. Of course, it was between seasons, and I suppose the thinking is that it is not worth keeping the place open if few tourists are expected. No, I didn't call or write to the museum staff before our trip; I had just assumed it would be open. Thanks to the wonderful hospitality of friends there, we had a great time and I hope we may return in the near future.

2. Rock Pirates Backcountry Adventures

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Rock Pirates Backcountry Adventures

Located in Silverton, Colorado, Rock Pirates Backcountry Adventures is part of the new nationwide Polaris initiative called Polaris Adventures. Polaris Adventures is the first-ever national network of ride and drive experiences. With premium rental agents such as Rock, also known as Outfitters, in select locations, Polaris Adventures is able to offer some of the best destinations for riding in America.

3. San Juan Backcountry

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San Juan Backcountry

Summer: Rent a Jeep, ATV, Dirt Bike, Street Bike or a Mountain Bike OR take a guided tour on an ATV or in one of our open-top 4x4 Suburbans and we will take you to the best and most spectacular places in the San Juans, one of America's most pristine wilderness areas. Winter: Come ride with us starting at Molas Lake Campground on a snowmobile tour that you will never forget! On the perfect day you will arrive up at almost 13k feet, on top of the Grand Turk, where purgatory looks like just a hop skip and jump away! Or come rent skis, snowboards, sleds or ice skate at Kendall mountain and enjoy all the powder we have to offer! Best rates in Sw Colorado!

4. Idarado Mine

north of Red Mountain Pass, between Ouray and Silverton, Silverton, CO
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Idarado Mine

Reviewed By SlowPoke59 - Apex, United States

The Idarado mine remnants are beautiful There is part of the railway and buildings from the mining operation around the parking area. The area is located on the highway and there is easy access. A great photo op!

5. Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour

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Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour

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