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Downtown Como Colorado

Como, Colorado

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Como is a tiny former railroad community tucked away about one mile off of Highway 285. It’s located ten miles east of Fairplay via Highway 285.

There’s not much open in Como, except for an art gallery. The Mountain Man Gallery offers wildlife photography, jewelry and wood carvings. However, there is some traffic through town via Boreas Pass.

History

The region’s first gold strike was at Tarryall in 1859, not far from Como. Coal mining boomed in 1871 for Como. Once the train arrived in 1879, Como thrived as the largest town in Park County, near 500. It was named after some local workers hometown in Italy.

It was a major hub of the railway for the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railway with up to 26 trains passing through town each day. Ranching has long been popular in the area too. The historic Wahl-Coleman Ranch now manages cattle and hay.

Main Attractions

Boreas Pass – It’s a seasonal 11K+ pass that leads to Breckenridge in 21 miles. Camping, hiking and biking are the summer draws.

Recreation

Read about the Camping near Como, around South Park.

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Como Historic District.
Arriving in town.
Roadhouse in distance.
Como interpretive signs.
Area map.
Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad.
Roadhouse at Como built by Italian stonemasons in 1881.
Dilapidated home.
Jefferson-Como Fire Station #2.
Historic downtown Como.
Cool wooden home.
Como Railroad Depot.
Railroad crossing.
Former Country Store.
Rowe Street.
Old home.
Elk statue.
Mountain Man Gallery.
Interpretive sign about Como's mining past.
1908 photo with Como Hotel and Roadhouse visible on far right.
Some homes.
Around town.
Catholic Church.
Como Civic Center, former schoolhouse.
Across from Civic Center.
Trailer collection.
Experienced Goods Antique.
Log cabin with wood burning stove.
Yellow home.
Looking back on Como.

Activities near Como

Federal Lands:

  • Pike National Forest

Scenic Drives:

  • Boreas Pass (10mi)

Towns:

  • Alma (15mi)
  • Breckenridge (32mi)
  • Fairplay (10mi)
  • Guffey (55mi)
  • Hartsel (28mi)
  • Jefferson (7mi)
  • Lake George (46mi)

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