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About Empire, CO

Empire is a tiny mountain town of 672 people sitting at 8,600 feet elevation, about 45 miles west of Denver via US 40. It's a popular stop for skiers heading to Winter Park over Berthoud Pass and serves as a gateway to high-altitude recreation. The town features several antique shops housed in restored 1880s Victorian buildings from its silver mining days.

Where is Empire, CO on the map?

Empire, CO is in United States, at 39.760, -105.683 - about 7 km west of Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, CO.

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The closest airport to Empire, CO is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, 79 km (about 1 h 8 min by car).

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