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| Visiting Minturn? |
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Once a destination for miners seeking their fortunes in the nearby Gilman Mine, Minturn is one of two original and historic towns in the area. Today, visitors arrive in this small community just a few miles from I-70 to take a walk back in history, as well as take advantage of the abundant access to adventures in the Holy Cross Wilderness area. Another huge draw for locals and visitors alike: the Minturn Market, the longest-running open-air market in the central mountains.
Beginning in 1998 with just a handful of vendors and a little bit of entertainment, the Minturn Market has grown to feature 110 varying vendors per week, two live music stages, children’s activities and an ambiance that cannot be beat. For 13 consecutive weeks every summer, vendors sell everything from farm-fresh and organic produce to hearty lunch and breakfast items to gourmet foods and gifts, clothing, jewelry, handmade crafts, home décor, fine art and more. Over the course of the warm-weather months, the Minturn Market brings over 45,000 people to town to see, taste and enjoy a great variety of items in the clear mountain air.
In 2008, the Summer Minturn Market (June 14 to September 6) will evolve to feature five “focus” markets where 30 of the 110 stalls are specific to juried categories like fine art, outdoor gear and adventures, pet-focused products and a Wild West theme.
The Minturn Winter Market is held two Saturdays in December with more than 60 vendors offering some truly unique holiday gifts. Held outdoors in the snowy downtown area, holiday-themed entertainment includes reindeer, carolers and appearances by Santa. Additionally, shoppers can gather around multiple crackling fire pits and immerse themselves in the genuine charm and culture of Historic Downtown Minturn.
Other annual events include Minturn’s Halloween festivities, Independence Day celebration, community concerts, children’s theatre productions and various events at the Little Beach Amphitheatre and Park.
Minturn’s visitors can overnight at the town’s cozy bed and breakfast, and then browse the variety of local businesses, including a yarn store, bike shop, and unique boutiques featuring antiques, collectibles, home décor, art, vintage and new clothing. In addition to its shops and town events, Minturn is also known for its world-class culinary fare.
At Chili Willy’s, Al serves up authentic Tex-Mex food and awesome margaritas. As the locals know, it’s best to come hungry, since the homemade tortilla chips with chorizo-embellished chile con queso are just a peek at what’s to come.
The Minturn Saloon represents the best of the “Wild West” and was recently named to Esquire’s list of “America’s Best Bars.” A favorite hangout for miners and railroaders for more than 100 years, it’s still a local favorite today.
The Turntable Restaurant is an old-fashioned diner with a mini-railroad museum inside. Chat with Darla as the model train circles above or gaze at her collection of Elvis memorabilia, Barbie paraphernalia, Beanie Babies and the pre-1940 graduation photos from the old Minturn High School.
The Minturn Country Club is always great fun. Here, enjoy USDA Prime steaks, fish, chicken and shish kebabs grilled just the way you like them.
Ali’s Kitchen offers delicious gourmet single-serving or family-style take-out for your travels, picnic by the river, or vacation stay.
The Lift Café is the place to go to feed your need for premium coffee, great breakfast burritos and amazing sandwiches made with “a little bit of love.”
A few blocks down on Main Street, you’ll find Kirby Cosmos Barbeque Bar and this is the real thing! Kirby’s features a wide array of South Carolina–style barbeque with brisket, St. Louis short ribs and other delicious barbeque staples on the menu.
Town of Minturn
From its beginnings as a rail yard and crew stop for the Rio Grande, Minturn has long been associated with mining and transportation. In the late 1800s, crews waited here to work on the “helper” engines, so called because they were attached to help pull the long western trains up the steep slopes of Tennessee Pass. By the turn of the century, the town was booming with pioneering families who settled here for the mining and railroad industries.
While the railroad no longer passes through Minturn, and world-class resorts and massive development have risen in the communities surrounding it, this historic town has maintained its neighborly charm. Just three minutes from the I-70 corridor and hidden wonderfully from the highway, people love to visit quiet Minturn to see Colorado the way it used to be.
Browsing the downtown shops, eating at one of the locally owned restaurants and visiting on a summer Saturday to check out the Minturn Market (see previous page) are just a few ways tourists can indulge in everything Minturn has to offer. Another must-stop, especially if you’re traveling with young children, the Little Beach Amphitheater and Park, with plenty of shady trees, picnic tables, play structures, a basketball court and a climbing wall. The amphitheater is used for local concerts, poetry readings and all sorts of special events. Close to downtown, just cross Cemetery Bridge onto Cemetery Road and you’ll find Little Beach. Its location between the Minturn Cliffs and the Eagle River makes this public area a nice place to rest and recharge, while taking in the gorgeous local scenery. |
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