{"author_name":"American Road Trip Talk","author_url":"https://art19.com/shows/american-road-trip-talk/episodes/93a46338-bb5a-4fb9-b528-d5e04d4840ba","description":"<p>In this episode, listeners are invited to explore Colorado’s Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway, a 131-mile road trip through some of the state’s most breathtaking landscapes and fascinating historic communities. From the gold rush towns of Cripple Creek and Victor to the charming main streets of Florence and Cañon City, the route offers a blend of mining heritage, mountain scenery, and outdoor recreation. Highlights include the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, the Royal Gorge Bridge and Railroad, historic narrow-gauge train rides, old mining sites, museums, and opportunities for hiking, camping, rafting, wildlife viewing, and photography. Travelling from high desert terrain to alpine elevations, visitors experience a diverse cross-section of Colorado’s natural beauty and history, making the Gold Belt Tour an ideal destination for travelers seeking a scenic, multi-day road trip filled with adventure, culture, and authentic Western character.</p><p>To get started planning your trip visit <a href=\"https://www.goldbeltbyway.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway | Colorado</a> and <a href=\"https://www.colorado.com/byways/gold-belt-tour\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gold Belt Tour | Colorado.com</a></p>","html":"<iframe src=\"https://art19.com/shows/american-road-trip-talk/episodes/93a46338-bb5a-4fb9-b528-d5e04d4840ba/embed\" style=\"width: 720px; height: 200px; border: 0 none;\" width=\"720\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"></iframe>","provider_name":"ART19","provider_url":"https://art19.com","title":"Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway in Colorado","type":"rich","version":"1.0","width":720,"height":200}