Tin Cup is history live. Nearly all the building in Tin Cup are a century old. Some modern facilities have been added, but exploring Tin Cup is like taking a step back into history.
We go to Tin Cup annually, and this year took a friend of ours and went in on ATVs from the Pitkin side. Great trip that was capped with a stop at Frenchies Cafe for peach pie. This year on our trip on a Thursday, Tin Cup was packed! Most people I have ever seen there.
Don't miss the cemetery. Ask in town how to get their. Also, if Frenchy's is open, it's a great place for lunch.
Started in St Elmo up towards Tin Cup Pass. We thought we may have made a mistake half way up in our stock SUV but managed to make it to the pass. We smartly decided to head back the way we came and were glad we did when we read about the backside to the town of Tin Cup was more difficult. Blew out a sidewall about 1/2 a mile from St Elmo. We were lucky to be on a relatively flat portion of the road and were able to change our tire. A great adventure but next time we'll be in a jeep with more clearance!Dan and PhyllisDenver, CO
Beautiful scenery and many trails to jeep, cycle or ATV in! Sun, snow, warm and cool weather all in one! Loved it!
We ended up in Tin Cup by error when we took an incorrect turn. This "Ghost Town" caters to ATV lovers and doesn't appear to offer much else.
Took the road over the mountain via Tincup to go to Mirror Lake. Nice little village and has a RV park, too. A bit far off for me to stay longer but who likes it quiet - check Tincup out. And its Whiskey definitely! :)
A small village in an awesome mt valley is all that remains of a once roaring mining boom town. Surrounded by beautiful peaks and the Gunnison National Forest, there are old miner's cabins, a very decent cafe for breakfast and lunch (try the Tincup Pie), a General Store, and an old cemetary. Definitely don't visit if you have trouble with altitude, this place clocks in at 10,000 ft.
This place is LOST in time. WOW it is off the grid. Don't expect many conveniences. Hard to believe people live here in winter.
When we are in Colorado, close to Buena Vista, we drove over Cottonwood Pass and on over to Tincup CO for lunch. KaiCyn's Fine Smoked BBQ (across the road from Frenchys Cafe) had some of the best smoked brisket around. She only takes cash, so to be sure and take some cash with you.