Plan an easy day trip from Vail or Aspen to Independence ghost town, a family-friendly adventure located just off the highway and filled with Old West history.

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Plan an easy day trip from Vail or Aspen to Independence ghost town, a family-friendly adventure located just off the highway and filled with Old West history.
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