A historic frontier mining town, Lake City lies at the heart of the most remote county in the contiguous United States. You'll find more mountain wilderness here than any place in America. The people who come to Lake City pass on the tradition for generations. Come find out why, and create your own heirloom vacation. You'll probably take things a little slower while you're here, but not because you're stuck in traffic. We have Your Cure for the Common Crowd.

Lake San Cristobal 5k/10k Race. June 5. 970-944-2527. www.lakecity.com/lsc10k

Local Artists Exhibit. June 11. www.lakecityarts.org 970-944-2706

Marelle String Quartet. June 23. www.lakecityarts.org 970-944-2706

Dixieland Jazz Impromptu. June 25. www.lakecityarts.org 970-944-2706

Lake City's Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. July 4. Book sale, flyover, parade, reading of the Declaration of Independence, games and food in the park, bingo, street dance, fireworks, and more. www.lakecity.com 970-944-2527.

Colorado Springs Woodwind Quintet. July 10. www.lakecityarts.org 970-944-2706.

Annual Juried Arts & Crafts Festival. July 20. www.lakecityarts.org 970-944-2706

The Woods Piano Trio. August 4.www.lakecityarts.org 970-944-2706.

Furniture Fiesta. August 6. Furniture painted by local artists, plus other exciting items, are auctioned at this fundraiser hosted by the Pioneer Jubilee Women's Club, with proceeds benefiting local charities. 970-944-2368.

Back In Thyme Victorian High Tea. August 16. At Helen's Garden at the Hinsdale County Museum. Wear your best and biggest hat. Victorian attire is encouraged but not required. 970-944-7000.

Colorfest Arts & Crafts Festival. September 11. www.lakecityarts.org 970-944-2706

Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival. September 18. www.lakecityfestival.org 970-944-3478

- Lake San Cristobal was formed about 700 years ago, when the Slumgullion Earthflow sloughed off of a mesa and slid down to block the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River.

- There are six Fourteeners (14,000'+ peaks) within a few miles of Lake City: Uncompahgre, Handies, Sunshine, Wetterhorn, Redcloud, and San Luis.

- Lake City's historic outbuildings were named to Colorado's 2010 Most Endangered Places list.

- According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Hinsdale County is one of the few places in the contiguous United States where you can be farther than ten miles away from a road.

- In 1877, Susan B. Anthony visited Lake City to speak in favor of women's suffrage. She rode a horse over Slumgullion Pass, side-saddle. The crowd that came to hear her was so large that the speech had to be moved outside.

- Hinsdale County is comprised of approximately 95% public lands, and contains parts of four National Wilderness Areas and two Wilderness Study Areas. 

Alpine Loop National Back Country Byway
A 65-mile gravel road, starting and ending in Lake City. Two high-country mountain passes over 12,000 ft. Ghost towns, Fourteeners, wildflowers, fishing, hiking and camping. ATV, motorbike, or 4x4 required to cross the passes. www.lakecity.com/alpineloop

Silver Thread National Scenic & Historic Byway
Colorado Highway 149 winds through historic mining towns of Lake City and Creede. Along the way, you'll find abundant wildlife, fishing, camping, historic sites, and the Alferd Packer Massacre Site. www.lakecity.com/silverthread

Lake San Cristobal
The second-largest natural lake in the state is also one of the most picturesque. Excellent fishing, boating, camping, picnic areas, and wildlife viewing. www.lakecity.com/lakesancristobal

Lake City National Historic District
Over 75 historic buildings remain in one of the largest National Historic Districts in the state. See mining-era homes, commercial and civic buildings, churches, barns, and outhouses. In the historic downtown, you'll find an arts center, historic museum, walking tours, artist galleries, shopping, coffee shops, and parks. www.lakecity.com/historicdistrict

Hinsdale County Museum
130 Silver Street
970-944-2050
www.lakecitymuseum.com
Historic exhibits, special events, and walking tours related to the history of Lake City and Hinsdale County.

Hard Tack Mine Tour & Museum
County Road 20 (Engineer Pass road)
970-944-2506
www.hardtackmine.com
Experience how hard rock miners lived and worked at this underground mine tour and museum located on the Alpine Loop National Back Country Byway.

Moseley Arts Center
300 Silver Street
970-944-2710
www.lakecityarts.org
A variety of arts programming, including community theatre and dance productions, visual arts shows, chamber music series, a summer music series, arts and crafts shows, and classes and workshops.

Made In Lake City
Guide to the numerous artists and craftsmen in the Lake City area.
www.lakecity.com/madeinlakecity