Places Foods Stories Newsletters

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

Paris
London
New York
Berlin
Rome
Los Angeles

Places Foods Stories Newsletters

All

the United States

Colorado

Fairplay

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Fairplay

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Fairplay, Colorado

Updated July 21, 2023

Email

Unusual Attractions in Fairplay

Rocky Mountain Land Library

Fairplay, Colorado

Rocky Mountain Land Library

This 19th-century ranch is being transformed into a residential library with thousands of books about the natural world.

South Park City.

Fairplay, Colorado

South Park City

This open-air reconstruction of an Old West town, a cross between a theme park and a museum, provides an immersive historical experience.

Discover your next amazing Atlas Place.

Get more unusual and extraordinary places each week with the Atlas Obscura Places newsletter.

Your newsletter subscriptions with us are subject to Atlas Obscura's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are we missing something unusual?

Runoff Collection Pond from Mine Tailings in Leadville Mining District.

Leadville, Colorado

Leadville's Abandoned Silver Mine

Abandoned silver mine strewn with wrecked and twisted structures.

13 miles from Fairplay

Climax, Colorado

Leadville, Colorado

Climax, Colorado

At one time this small mining village was the highest town in America but now it sits abandoned while the mine churns on.

14 miles from Fairplay

Leadville, Colorado

Tabor Opera House

In the 1950s, two women saved this grand theater in the Colorado mountains from demolition.

15 miles from Fairplay

Every inch of the wall is covered in history.

Leadville, Colorado

The Legendary Silver Dollar Saloon

This notorious dive has been serving up both kinds of spirits since 1879.

15 miles from Fairplay

The Eye - a closer look

Leadville, Colorado

House With the Eye Museum

This 19th-century house museum features a horse-drawn hearse and other antique oddities.

15 miles from Fairplay

In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Fairplay, Colorado

Libraries 1

Environment 1

Mining 1

History & Culture 1

Replicas 1

Fairplay Leaderboard

Places Added

wroena

1
slgwv

1

Join the Ranks!

Add an unusual place to Fairplay.

Places Edited

daniellekrolewicz3

1
slgwv

1

Join the Ranks!

Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

tylirjmckenzie

2
3Lives

2
juggleforjoy

2
blitz3

1
dacubsrule

1

Join the Ranks!

Visit a place in Fairplay.

Recent Fairplay Activity

darientpinkston

wants to go to South Park City
hheilman

has been to South Park City
f35188431

wants to go to Rocky Mountain Land Library
kodiphelps

wants to go to Rocky Mountain Land Library
kodiphelps

wants to go to South Park City

Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.

Become an Atlas Obscura Member

Join our community of curious explorers.

Become a Member

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube TikTok Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App

Places

All Places
Latest Places
Most Popular
Places to Eat
Random
Nearby
Add a Place

Editorial

Stories
Food & Drink
Itineraries
Lists
Video
Podcast
Newsletters

Trips

All Trips
FAQ

Community

Membership
Feedback & Ideas
Community Guidelines
Product Blog
Unique Gifts
Work With Us

Company

About
FAQ
Advertise With Us
Advertising Guidelines
Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Terms of Use

© 2026 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.