Just two miles south of I-70, and only 10 minutes from Vail, Minturn, Colorado is the historical gem of the Vail Valley area. A funky old railroad town developed in the late 1800s, Minturn is the historical gem of the Vail Valley and is located between Vail and Beaver Creek. Minturn's quaint galleries and antique shops offer a peek at the past while the town bustles with contemporary business activity and attractions.

Minturn was developed primarily as a railroad town in the late 1800s. The Rio Grande railroad line extended across the state of Colorado and Minturn was an important railroad division point. Railroad workers from around the country settled in Minturn, where they installed extra engines in railroad cars for more power over steep mountain passes.

The Town of Minturn was incorporated in 1904, making it one of the oldest towns in Eagle County. During Colorado's mining boom, it was an essential crossroads for the mountain railroad system. Over the decades, Minturn has gradually transformed into a tourist-based economy. One of the most popular events in the community is the Minturn Farmer's Market, which runs weekly during the summer. The Minturn Market annually hosts more than 5,000 visitors. View a map of the area.