Independence Ghost Town

Aspen, Colorado, US

Why Independence Ghost Town is worth your time

A preserved 19th-century mining ghost town high on Independence Pass with weathered log structures from Colorado's gold rush era. Travelers visit to explore historic ruins and learn about early mining life.

• Category: ruins
• Rated 4.2 by 52 reviewers

More things to do in Aspen

• White House Tavern
• Maroon Bells
• Aspen Hickory House
• Independence Pass
• Matsuhisa
• Buttermilk Mountain

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