Historic Walking Tours

Discover untold stories and hidden gems as you walk along the streets of Clear Creek County. With a guided tour of the municipalities, you will discover a deeper understanding of the Colorado Gold Rush, Silver Boom, and many additional stories about prospecting adventures and the development of surrounding land. Come take a stroll back through time and learn about the lives of Colorado’s gold and silver miners as you peruse our magical mountain communities.

Explore the four original boomtowns in Colorado Gold Rush History on your own by taking a self-guided walking tour. Stop by the Gateway Visitor Center in Georgetown or the Heritage Museum and USFS Visitor Center in Idaho Springs to purchase a guide for your solo walking tour for our main towns, including Silver Plume. Empire’s electronic guide is available online. Each comes complete with photos, directions and historical information.

If you would like to take a guided walking tour as an individual, with a group, or among friends, please contact a walking tour company below to host you. Our local guides will immerse you in the wonderful History and Heritage of the County!