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“Strike it Rich” on the Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway

Sep 29, 2009 in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

Like veins of gold and silver, history glitters through time on the Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway in Colorado. Follow historic railroad and stagecoach routes to North America's greatest gold camps, and watch for the hundreds of historic gold mines that surround the communities along the way. The byway will also lead you to fossilized evidence of prehistoric life, historic railroads, and some rather unusual museums.
Gold Belt Tour Overview

Sep 22, 2003

Simply driving the Gold Belt Tour in Colorado is an adventure in itself. While following historic railroad and stagecoach routes leading you to North America's greatest gold camps, you will find yourself traversing between narrow canyon walls and along excitingly steep drop-offs. While the area is no longer bustling with the activities of the gold rush, you can still "strike it rich" with views of outstanding scenery and limitless recreational activities.

2-Day Trip: Gold Belt Must See Tour
(Colorado)

This tour showcases the natural, historic, scenic, and recreational qualities abundant on the Gold Belt Tour. Count on natural wonders, historical landmarks, and spectacular views as you make your way through this eclectic area in central Colorado.