Wine, Ales On Rails And Dinner Excursions
You’ve seen the signals: Freeway traffic, construction slowdowns, plus long hours at the office. It’s summertime and as that old Cole Porter tune seems to sugge
st, now’s the time to Get Out of Town!
Here’s a cool thought: How about a sojourn through time, natural beauty and a railroad experience that you won’t find anywhere else? The Georgetown Loop Railroad is the encounter you’ve dreamed about while waiting through those Denver traffic delays — beautiful backcountry splendor you can view while relaxing over wine or dinner. Not only is it close to home, but you can choose from a number of unique packages and programs that will help you quickly lose track of time.
One of the most popular is the Georgetown Loop Dinner Train departing from Silver Plume at 6:30 p.m. (6 p.m. in Oct.), and heading down to Georgetown during the first course. After a brief stop at the Devil’s Gate station, you’ll enjoy dinner atop the Devil’s Gate high bridge overlooking historic Georgetown. Along with a complimentary glass of wine during dinner there is a fully stocked bar. Dessert is served during the travel back to the original st
ation. Dinner trains are offered most Fridays and Saturdays through October.
Wines, Ales & Mines
Also extremely well liked are the Wine and Hors d’oeuvres Trains that received rave reviews last year. Thus this year new and exciting wines from vineyards across the world have been added to share with travelers. These are matched with a selection of light culinary accompaniments to please the palate. Enjoy this while sitting in enclosed coaches atop the Devil’s Gate High Bridge above beautiful Clear Creek.
There are also evening trains known as Ales on Rails that are offered throughout the summer and fall months, and are a fun and casual way to enjoy the Rocky Mountains. Voyagers enjoy dining on light culinary fare paired with Colorado micro brew beers.
Adventure trips such as the Tunnel to Another Time mine tours are available. From now thorough the end of September explorers can enhance their train rides with an optional walking tour of the Lebanon Silver Mine, located at the halfway point on the railroad. The tour takes you 500 feet into a mine tunnel bored in the 1870s. Guides will point out rich veins of silver and tell you about early-day mining. The temperature inside the mine is a constant 44 degrees Fahrenheit, so bring a jacket or buy one in well-stocked gift stores. The tour also includes visits to the manager’s office, the miners’ change room and the tool shed. Information: 888-456-6777 or www.george townlooprr.com. 
