Medlen School

Medlen School is a circa 1890 school house restored to the 1920's era on its original location on South Turkey Creek Road. The school was restored in 1999 through a grant from the State Historical Fund and JCHS. Historical "Medlen Schools Days" programs are offered during the summer months; public tours by appointment. For more information, contact 303-670-0784.

During the summer students who are just completing 1st through 5th grades can, for $30, attend 3-day sessions and find out what school life in a one-room school house was like.

Hiwan Homestead

Hiwan Homestead
Hiwan Homestead is a rustic mountain retreat Hiwan's restored 1890 - 1930 era rooms illustrate a comfortable style of early mountain summer home living.

Hiwan Homestead Museum is at 4208 South Timbervale Drive (just off Meadow Drive) in Evergreen, 80439; 303-674-6262

Admission is free
For large group tours contact
the museum at 720-497-7650

Museum Hours:
Open Tuesday - Sunday
September-May Noon - 5:00 pm
June-August 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mt. Falcon Park

Mt. Falcon Park
You can access this park from the East or West and hike in to ruins of a unique mountain castle!  The owner also had plans to build a Summer White House for the president, but never got farther than laying the cornerstone.  From Morrison Park the hike up to the castle ruins is over 3 miles so if you have young children you might want to access it from the West side or wait until the weather is cooler as it is a steeper trail without much shade.  We saw deer very near to the trail our last time there so keep your eyes peeled!

Four Mile Historic Park

Four Mile Historic Park
ADMISSION CHARGED
On the banks of Cherry Creek, just four miles from downtown Denver, Four Mile Historic Park is a 12 acre oasis featuring Denver's oldest standing structure, pioneer exhibits, special events for all ages, and guided tours that transport visitors to Colorado's frontier past. Once a wayside inn and stage stop, Four Mile House and grounds are the setting for unique family, student, senior and rental activities that offer visitors a unique experience apart from the bustle of their busy lives.

Pricing:

Four Mile Historic Park Members: FREE
Adults (18-64): $5.00
Seniors (65+) & Military (with ID): $4.00
Youth (7-17): $3.00
6 & Under: Free

Included with admission to Four Mile Historic Park:
• Guided tour of the Four Mile House Museum
• Try Your Hand at Gold-Panning
• Explore the Park with our Family Activity Packs (by availability) and
• See our historic reproduction buildings & barns, Native American Tipi, and Miner & Trapper area.

Colorado Ghost Towns

Ghost Towns
This site lists 15 historic ghost towns left over from the mining boom in Colorado.  The site includes pictures, maps, and directions for each area as well as how to best approach the area (passenger vehicle, 4-wheel drive vehicle, or on foot).

Tin Cup is also in the area.  You can search online for other sites including Independence, and there is another ghost town site here with more pictures, directions and includes many more sites.

South Park City

South Park City ADMISSION CHARGED
Located in Fairplay, Colorado, the museum is an accurate representation of a mining town between 1860 and 1900. Thirty-four authentic buildings filled with over 60,000 artifacts portray most of the economic and social aspects of boomtown life. Seven of the buildings are on their original sites; the others have been moved from abandoned camps and ghost towns in South Park, a 900 square mile basin surrounded by Colorado's majestic Rocky Mountains. The restored buildings contain period room settings and exhibits illustrating the professions, trades and industries that contributed to life in a nineteenth century Colorado mining town.

Pricing:

$8 Adults

$4 ages 6-12

under 6 are FREE

(coupon on home page offers $1 off each admission)

Open May 15 to Oct 15

Golden History Museums

Golden History Museums

This includes Astor House Museum, Clear Creek History Park and Golden History Center.

Historic downtown Golden is just 25 minutes from Denver. Take I-70 to Hwy 58, exit on Washington and then make a left. Or take US 6 and make a right at 19th Street. You’ll find the Astor House Museum at 822 12th Street, a block from the Howdy Folks arch. You’ll find Clear Creek History Park at the corner of 11th and Arapahoe streets along the banks of Clear Creek. The Golden History Center is located at 923 10th Street.

AHM - ADMISSION CHARGED  Early 1900s restored home.

CCHP - The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. Stroll around for FREE and peek through the windows of these beautiful old buildings. On select days throughout the year, buildings are open for paid tours, demos, programs, and events.

GHC - ADMISSION CHARGED Artifacts from the surrounding community.

Astor House Museum or Golden History Center:
Members   Free
Kids 5 & under   Free
Youth 6–16   $2
Seniors 65+   $3
Everyone else   $4

Combo tickets include admission to the Astor House Museum and the Golden History Center:
Youth   $3
Seniors 65+   $5
Everyone else   $6