May 17 2225 Inside Amazing Silverton’s Historic Jail & Museum, Wild West History Comes Alive!

Welcome back, fellow road‑trippers! 🚗💨 Today we roll into the legendary mining town of Silverton, Colorado (elev. 9,318 ft) to unlock two hidden gems of the San Juan Mountains: the San Juan County Historical Society Museum and its adjoining 1902 stone‑and‑steel jail. From iron doors that once caged Wild‑West desperadoes to vintage ore buckets that fed Colorado’s silver boom, this is a walk‑through time you don’t want to miss.

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🏔 **Location:** 1557 Greene St, Silverton, CO
📅 **Built:** Jail completed 1902; Mining Museum opened 1964
⚒ **Exhibits:** 25,000+ artifacts, 10,000 sp ft mine replica
💰 **Admission (2025):** $12 adults | $6 kids | Veterans free
⏰ **Hours (summer):** 10 am–5 pm daily (call off‑season)
♿ **Accessibility:** Main floor wheelchair‑friendly; mine replica has stairs
🅿️ **Parking:** Free street parking or RV lot 2 blocks south
🌡 **Altitude tip:** Hydrate & rest – you’re at 9,318 ft!

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1. **Arrive early** (before tour buses) for tripod‑friendly shots.
2. **Bundle tickets** with a ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad – save ~10 %.
3. **Weather swings** fast: pack layers even in July (40 °F nights).
4. **Dining:** Try the Handlebars Saloon elk burger or Avalanche Brewing ginger‑lime soda.
5. **Photography rules:** No flash in the mine replica; drones not permitted in town limits.

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• San Juan County Historical Society: www.sanjuancountyhistoricalsociety.org
• Colorado Encyclopedia – Silverton: coloradoencyclopedia.org
• Book: *Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of the Rockies* by Sandra Dallas

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