Madrid Ghost Town
Then we will continue on to Madrid, another mining town, which is rich in history and art but suffered a similar fate to that of Golden. Dating from the early 1800's with the discovery of coal, it became a booming mining town supplying coal for the Santa Fe Railroad, local consumers and the US Government. The town became famous for its Fourth of July parade, lit Christmas displays and minor league baseball games in the first lighted stadium in the west. When coal use declined the town fell silent, until in the early 1970's when artists and crafts discovered its hidden majestic beauty. They converted old company stores and houses into quality shops, galleries, and services. We will enjoy a freshly prepared lunch at the Hollar Cafe in the center of town and then wander through the electric galleries and shops. You will feel like you stepped back in time to the wild west.