If you want to dive into history and get a glimpse of the past, then exploring some historic mining towns is a good idea. Just walking the streets of an old mining town helps you envision what life might have been like during these simpler but rugged times. Let’s not forget the spectacular scenery that surrounded these towns. For example, the popular mining town of Ouray, CO has been referred to as the “Switzerland of America”. If your road trip route bring you near any of these mining towns, spend a few hours exploring. You’ll be glad you did.