With our mining and railroad history and roots that run even deeper, it should come as no surprise that there are many historic towns in Colorado. The Centennial State is chock full of historic sites that tell of times long ago. While these places can be found in nearly every nook and cranny of the state, some communities are home to more historic buildings in Colorado than others. One prime example is charming Lake City, Colorado.

Welcome to the beautiful and aptly-named Lake City, a Colorado historic town that you must visit.

Stunning Lake San Cristobal is just a stone's throw away from the heart of town.

Nestled away in a valley below the San Juan Mountains, Lake City is - like so many other communities of its time - a former mining town that was once rich in minerals but quickly dried up and changed the trajectory of the newly formed town.

While many former mining towns' stories end there, Lake City's is just beginning as after the mineral boom came the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, which served as another major employer until the town finally turned to the tourism industry.

When you visit today, you will find numerous nods to the town's history, beginning with the Lake City Historic District and its 34 blocks of homes and businesses

Billed as one of the state's largest and most well-preserved historic districts, the Lake City Historic District houses a whopping 240 of these old properties, including churches, barns, outbuildings, and the original courthouse!

In addition to the Historic District, Lake City also boasts historic cemeteries, access to old-time lodging, and other surprises hiding in and around town.

To learn more about all there is to see and do around this historic community, visit the Lake City Chamber of Commerce website.

As one one of the most historic towns in Colorado, Lake City is definitely a place you'll want to stay and explore for a while. So, why not book a night or two in this charming guest house located right in town, and experience all that Lake City has to offer? For more to see and do in the area, read our article that describes The San Juan Mountains Blue Lakes In Colorado as Like Experiencing A Dream.