Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway
Florissant, CO

As the gateway to the Gold Belt Tour, Florissant has many attractions in store for visitors.

Florissant boasts a colorful past. Its earliest known history began with fossil bed formation. Much later we find the culture of the Ute people, followed by the influence of the miners. Finally, we find the coming of the railroad.

Travelers will not be disappointed with the natural qualities of this town nestled in the Pike National Forest. Pine-covered mountains and valleys offer plenty of trails for hikers.

Florissant is a town that has not forgotten its history. It delights in entertaining visitors with pieces of the past.