GATEWAY

VISITOR CENTER

1491 Argentine Street, Georgetown Colorado

Paul Boat, Executive Director

“The Gateway Visitor Center welcomes nearly 450,000 travelers per year to the Gerogetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District and serves as your gateway to the mountains. We look forward to meeting you to help you learn more about our area and the great state of Colorado.”

A Private/Public Partnership

Colorado Dept of Transportation (CDOT) and the Georgetown Trust joined forces to create a mutually beneficial facility: the Georgetown Gateway Visitor Center. The Trust had operated a small Visitor Center at this location at 1491 Argentine Street since 1996 in order to provide information about, and interpretation of the

Georgetown Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District. Following the close of restrooms at the Eisenhower/Johnson Tunnels in 2001, CDOT required a new location for those services. The Gateway Visitor Center, constructed in 2003, was jointly financed by the partners, both of whom continue to support the project.

The response has been staggering!  In the past 11 years, the Center has welcomed 3,955,338 visitors on the I 70 Mountain Corridor. We are open 365 days a year and have not missed a single day in those  years. Restroom hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.  Information services and gift shop are open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. The Visitor Center is staffed by paid staff and volunteers during all information service hours.

Stop at the Visitor Center for real time traffic information from CDOT monitors, access to COTrip website for travelers, and travel and local information services. ​Also, learn about and celebrate the National Historic Landmark District through interpretive displays and films.

There is a picnic area, dog walk, and gift shop on site for visitors to take advantage of.

TRAVEL FAQS

  • Take exit 228 off of I-70 and head East toward town. The Gateway Visitor Center will be your first right, before the traffic circle.

  • Georgetown tends to be significantly cooler than Denver all year long. Weather can also make quick, dramatic changes. Keep this in mind when packing, especially if you intend to venture out into nature.

  • The amount of UV rays that reach the Earth’s surface increase with altitude. Georgetown is 8,530 ft. in elevation, so be sure to pack strong sunscreen while visiting.

  • Altitude can have pronounced negative effects on some individuals. These effects can be mitigated by ascending slowly, limiting alcohol intake, and staying hydrated.

  • Regardless of the season, road conditions are subject to frequent change due to weather or traffic.. We strongly advise visitors to check current road conditions using COTrip when making travel plans.

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