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November 30 | 2023

Christmas Tree Cutting

Location

Details

Christmas Trees on your mind???
The Town of Georgetown is hosting their Annual Christmas Tree Program November 11th through December 25th!!
Bring the family and enjoy cutting down your very own Christmas Tree while helping prevent wildfires by removing specific trees from designated areas.
The Town of Georgetown and Visit Georgetown, Colorado partner with the Clear Creek Fire Authority to offer this unique opportunity!
$30 per tree **unlimited quantity but must provide receipt per tree.
Please plan to bring your own tools, sled, etc as the trees are located approximately 1/2 mile from parking area near the Silverdale Trailhead. Available trees will be flagged with clear indication to collect. Most Trees are Douglas Fir and vary in size.
More information can be found here:

November 30 | 2023

Santa Train Rides at the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Time

10:00 AM TO 10:00 PM

Location

646 Loop Drive, Georgetown

Details

The Georgetown Loop Railroad and Mining Park welcomes you to enjoy a festive train ride through the Colorado Rocky Mountains in cozy, heated, and enclosed train cars.

The perfect way to relax and let all your holiday shopping and planning worries drift away in the magical environment.

Truly a unique wintertime experience ~ We hope you begin making this a family tradition for years to come!

 

Santa's Rocky Mountain Adventure

Enjoy a daytime train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus complete with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains, Clear Creek, and possible animal sightings...

Select Club Cars offer complimentary snacks and beverage service.

Santa's Lighted Forest

Enjoy an evening dusk/nighttime train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus complete with more than 300,000 holiday lights showcased throughout the forest.

Select Club Cars offer complimentary snacks and beverage service.

 

Victorian Holiday Celebration

After December 25th the Georgetown Loop Railroad invites you aboard a special train with Ebenezer Scrooge. Learn of his visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future!

Both day time and night time departures will be available, with night time departures featuring the lighted forest.

 

Tickets and Reservations online: www.georgetownlooprr.com

Venue

Georgetown Loop Railroad

Georgetown, CO 80444

December 1 | 2023

Christmas Tree Cutting

Location

Details

Christmas Trees on your mind???
The Town of Georgetown is hosting their Annual Christmas Tree Program November 11th through December 25th!!
Bring the family and enjoy cutting down your very own Christmas Tree while helping prevent wildfires by removing specific trees from designated areas.
The Town of Georgetown and Visit Georgetown, Colorado partner with the Clear Creek Fire Authority to offer this unique opportunity!
$30 per tree **unlimited quantity but must provide receipt per tree.
Please plan to bring your own tools, sled, etc as the trees are located approximately 1/2 mile from parking area near the Silverdale Trailhead. Available trees will be flagged with clear indication to collect. Most Trees are Douglas Fir and vary in size.
More information can be found here: