Publisher's Synopsis
Domestic travel is at an all-time high, with travellers everywhere looking for interesting places to visit. An engaging, anecdotal, yet historical guidebook to the ghost towns and former mining camps of Colorado, Ghost Towns of Colorado definitely fills the bill. The author introduces readers to over 90 towns and sites -- from Cripple Creek to Leadville; from Silverton to Georgetown and Crested Butte -- capturing the spirit of what was once the wild west by combining both captivating exterior photographs and eerie interior shots with lively, descriptive text. Armchair visitors will appreciate the rich colour photographs and descriptive text that bring the region to life; actual visitors will appreciate the directions and the many maps that make travelling the region a breeze. Chapters are arranged geographically by regions, and Varney provides precise directions and mileage to sites, plus information on what roads can be reached via car, truck, or 4-wheel drive -- as well as recommendations for train rides, mine tours, and museums.
