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    Georgetown Loop Railroad

    4.0 (337 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Santa magical forest
    Kristina H.

    Amazing Christmas train! We decided to buy tickets for the last ride of the night (8pm) for Santa's Enchanted Forest. We also wanted to ride Parlor class this time as we've ridden coach before. Parlor had tables and snacks and drink service! Santa was so much fun too. We declined having any pictures taken, I heard the lady say it was $25 for one print. Which is fine but I also didn't think I looked cute enough as I was bundled to the cheeks. It was below freezing! After the ride we visited Mrs Clause and got the kid's jingle bells and hot chocolate.

    Linder S.

    A fun experience to kick-off the holiday season! Our family visited on November 16 and bought our tickets in August for this experience. We drove from Denver and the roads and weather conditions were perfect. There was plenty of parking when we arrived for the 5 pm train ride. Upon arrival, you are greeted with beautiful lights and holiday cheer. You need to get your paper tickets from the depot/gift shop. Nearby, Ms.Klaus is handing out hot chocolate, cookies, and candy canes. We also brought own snacks as well. We chose to sit in coach and sat on the 3rd Coach car (where people walk through to access the other coach seats) and glad we did! It wasn't shoulder to shoulder like the other cars. Our family could freely look out both sides of the train and took pics with their own cameras too (ages 6 and 8). Before the train starts, a photographer comes around to take pics and the cost is 1 for $20 or 2 for $25. During the ride, Santa makes an appearance and it was very sweet. He really makes an effort to speak with each child to enhance the experience. Some notes: -Be sure to use the restroom before getting on train. They don't have any on the train. -Bundle up and bring a blanket. -Bring water and snacks. -Take pics. -Have fun!

    Xavier S.

    Staff are all super helpful. Views are amazing. Wish there was more dialogue from the engineer with regard to what we might have been seeing on the train ride as there were a few things set up in the woods along the rail path. Definitely spotted Sasquatch a few times. This isn't a stop I would make more than once though unless going with someone who hasn't experienced it before.

    Flory W.

    As part of our tour, here we are finally getting on a train ride! The organizers of Georgetown was very organized. I can count several window seats have glass shield (windows), most of them are long benches with open windows. It can get very window, and me having short sleeves and a bolero and long pleated skirt, I'm fine. The ride was one hour total. It was amazing to see the various trees, sites, river and around the loop. The outside decor are gearing up for Halloween & the North Pole, I can just imagine how happy the little ones would be, when it's all lighted up!

    Lance S.

    It was a neat, although a letdown that it was a diesel engine instead of a steam engine as was in all the advertisements

    Marlon T.

    Cool experience, especially for kids. The train ride itself is fun and scenic, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout. I was a little confused by the name though. It was not actually a loop when we went. The train went up the mountain and then came back down the same way. Maybe it only runs as a loop at certain times. Still, it is a great attraction in Georgetown and a wholesome outing for families.

    Damion W.

    Visiting the Georgetown Loop Railroad was the perfect way to give my family (in from Florida) a true "Colorado stamp" during their trip. The ride itself was engaging from start to finish, with plenty of history, scenic views, and that unique charm you only get in the Rockies. This is absolutely a family-friendly activity--everyone in our group had a great time. It's not just a train ride; it's an experience that connects you to Colorado's mining past while giving you unforgettable mountain views. If you're looking for something fun, easy, and memorable to do with family or friends, this is it. I would definitely recommend the Georgetown Loop Railroad to anyone wanting an authentic slice of Colorado.

    Santa visits
    J Warren R.

    The Georgetown Loop Railroad Christmas train was just perfect for the small ones (ages 2-8). They saw Santa and put their wish list orders in early. The train ride lasts about an hour; the loop is decorated with festive lights and holiday themed silhouettes along the scenic mountain way. Beverage service was prompt and friendly. We had a great time and would recommend to all those with small children or even for children of all ages.

    Train bridge
    Darlene M.

    Friendly staff Train trip was short and not much at either station but it was fun trip. We walked around the historic area below. We were glad we paid a little more for the parlor car which came with better seats and lots of free snacks, water and soda. Wine was $11 for a plastic cup full.

    Andrea T.

    Breathtaking views. Wow, how incredible, very nice weather and stunning views! Couldn't really hear the person talking over the speakers since we were seated in an outside cart but it didn't matter since the views were spectacular. We did the fall train I did notice they have some themed ones which sound fun. Would definitely go back and try one of those!

    Richard R.

    Great experience. Wife and I stopped here heading to Denver and glad we did. So much fun! Was pretty busy so buy tickets online.

    Chrissy M.

    We came from Florida to visit family and wanted to experience some Colorado history. This tour was great! We did the train ride, mine exploration and panning for gold. The scenery was beautiful, it was educational and a day well spent!

    Dave C.

    For families with young kids, the Georgetown Loop at Christmas can become one of your holiday traditions. It's charming, picturesque, and they have amazing Santas every year. Our family has done this for the past three years, and I'm sure we'll continue going for as long as our kids will go. A few tips: - Show up about 10-15 minutes before your time. You need to park, pick up your ticket, and hit the bathroom before you can get on the train. - Ask for a bell in the gift shop when you pick up your tickets. - Book a ticket in one of the better cars. It's worth the difference in price to have assigned seats and snacks for the ride, especially if you have kids. - Get your tickets in August when tickets go on sale and have your pick of any day you want.

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    Denver Union Station - Upstairs

    Denver Union Station

    4.3(573 reviews)
    37.8 miLodo, Northwest

    What an absolutely beautiful station. I was impressed with the outside and then when I went inside…read morethe building I was taken aback. It wasn't what I as expected at all. There were arched windows, beautiful lighting, and everything was just so bright due to the two. Inside there was a variety of places to eat. There were restaurants, a bar, and a coffee shop from what I had seen. I came early in the morning, so only the coffee shop was open. At the Union Station, you can catch a ride on the Amtrak or catch Denver's bus or rail. I thought the system was very nice and orderly.

    Denver Union Station is a very large, very grand structure designed to help human beings move from…read moreone spot on the Earth to another. I did not ride a train here. I simply walked inside, stared at the ceiling, drank coffee, and conducted myself like a person who had accidentally discovered that a transportation building can be a tourist attraction. The central room is called the Great Hall, and it is appropriately named. It features sixty-foot arched ceilings, giant chandeliers, and Beaux-Arts masonry that suggests important historical figures in dramatic clothing ought to be striding through the doors. The original station opened in 1881, burned down in 1894 because wooden structures are vulnerable to fire, and was rebuilt in 1914. A century later, after a long period of quiet decline, it was reimagined as a combination of train terminal, boutique hotel called The Crawford, cocktail venue known as the Terminal Bar, and general indoor living room for the public. It should be noted that it is not meant to stand in as a bedroom, however, as my friend was sternly warned about napping there by a camera guided security officer. If you look closely, the building contains small physical clues about the past. There are display cases showing forgotten items recovered from the original wooden waiting benches, vintage railroad artifacts, and framed architectural blueprints from 1914. These objects serve as physical proof that millions of long-gone citizens once sat in this exact space holding tickets to towns that have since changed beyond recognition or disappeared entirely. I stood with a hot beverage and watched the endless parade of organisms. There were hurried commuters, confused tourists, hotel guests with rolling suitcases, and individuals who had entered for no apparent reason other than that the room was warm and visually pleasing. Outside, Wynkoop Plaza connects the granite building to the Lower Downtown neighborhood with splash fountains and outdoor benches. You can buy a cocktail, eat an expensive meal, or sit on a plush couch and contemplate the sheer volume of human lives that have intersected under this roof over the past one hundred and forty years. I cannot report on whether the Amtrak trains operate according to their printed schedules. Based on my personal experience, I would doubt it, but that is hardly the fault of the station. I have no opinion regarding the cushioning of the waiting room chairs. I did not inspect the platform boarding platforms. I came strictly to observe a magnificent survivor made of stone and iron, and the station performed its duty. Sometimes the most satisfying place to arrive is the building originally constructed to send you somewhere else.

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    Georgetown Loop Railroad Reservation - Train

    Georgetown Loop Railroad Reservation

    3.2(12 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Always a good bet to take your out of town visitors. A great little taste of the railroads that…read moreused to crisscross the state. It's only a few miles long and runs right by I-70, but you aren't looking at the highway much. All equipment is historic and well restored, with great scenery and history on the way. Consider picking up a History Colorado membership: for about the same cost as the train tickets or even less, you get vouchers for a ride as well as unlimited admission to their good museum in Denver & other sites.

    If ur a kid or a train enthusiast then I would rate this a 5, however I am not, and was not as…read moreamused as I thought I would be. To be fair, I was extremely disappointed in their so called covid safety protocols, to the point I wanted to leave. There was no soap in the bathroom, they say they are operating at half capacity but as you can see in the photo posted, people were crammed in there like sardines. (Luckily we were seated in a pretty empty car or I would have left.) Masks are mandatory however there were people not wearing them (and again... in a packed car) and they were not enforcing them to put them back on or get off at the next stop. I will say, if I was not so turned off by the sheer amount of people on the train mask less or the around the neck or noses hanging out, I might have given them a better rating, however, this was the first time I truly felt unsafe in a covid situation I could not walk away from... All that being said. It had great views and friendly staff and would probably be even better and prettier during winter.

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    Amtrak Fraser-Winter Park Station - View from the train

    Amtrak Fraser-Winter Park Station

    3.6(12 reviews)
    18.1 mi

    On short notice we decided to take the train to WIP to do some back country skiing with friends…read more We booked a same day round trip that gave us time to ski and eat and make the train back. Train left denver in time and inched its way thru downtown heading northwest. Amazing views best viewed from the observation car. We had general admission seats so it was good we got there 30 minutes early. Seats were sort of willy-nilly as there were travelers already onboard originating in Chicago. Even then, the observation car was full. Later in the trip we found two empty seats there to watch the scenery. Plenty of luggage space. Observation car is first come first served but no bags allowed in this car. Same for the two-level dining car. Get on, store your bags, quickly check the observation car then depending on what's available get a seat in GA. The trip is two hours and the views are very interesting, even in the city, as you get to see the surroundings in a new and different way. There are restrooms in each car. The trip through the Moffat tunnel is 10 minutes which is where the real time savings is at. A couple of times the ticket master comes thru but otherwise, there are no employees wandering about. The only downside was our return train was delayed as an avalanche had swamped a freight train and blocked the tracks. We got a ride home with friends while others had to just wait it out. Easily a 7+ hour delay. It's sort of Mother Nature in control and Amtrak kept us updated. They also refunded the segment of the trip we didn't use.

    My daughter and I rode the train to Winter Park for lunch. It was a 2.5 hour ride that we could see…read morethe scenery and relax. She has not been able to travel or go anywhere since she became I'll, so she asked if we could go to Winter Park for lunch. The train ride was the best for us. A lot to see with no worries. The people on the train were friendly and in good spirits. Ten stars.

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