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What is Heritage Tourism?

The National Trust defines cultural heritage tourism as traveling to experience the places, artifacts and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes cultural, historic and natural resources. Studies show cultural heritage travelers stay longer and spend more money than other kinds of travelers. A good cultural heritage tourism improves the quality of life for residents as well as serving visitors.

The Benefits of Cultural Heritage Tourism (from culturalheritagetourism.org)
Cultural heritage tourism can have a tremendous economic impact on local economies. To economic benefits like new businesses, jobs and higher property values, tourism adds less tangible—but equally important—payoffs. A well-managed tourism program improves the quality of life as residents take advantage of the services and attractions tourism adds. It promotes community pride, which grows as people work together to develop a thriving tourist industry.

Thank you to these lodging partners who are helping Grand County Historical Association spread the word of our museums in Grand County and furthering the expansion of Heritage Tourism in Colorado.

Go Fish Cabins

Beaver Village Condos

Alpine Resort Properties

Winter Park Lodging By Owner

Granby Chamber

Winter Park Vacation Rentals

Winter Park Chateau

Western Riviera
Bear Paw Inn
Destinations West  
Grand Concierge

Rapids Lodge and Restaurant

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• Community Alliance of Libraries & Museums

• Colorado Historical Museums Guide

• Colorado Historical Society

• Grand County Characters

• Grand Lake Area Historical Society