Old mining building near Silverton, Colorado

Heritage Tourism

A rich history.

Silverton was a mining mecca for precious metals and has much to offer in Heritage Tourism.

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Once a mining hub

The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States defines heritage tourism as "traveling to experience the places, artifacts and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past", and "heritage tourism can include cultural, historic and natural resources".

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Old mining building near Silverton, Colorado