About a million years ago, like, 15 years ago, we decided to take the family on a little trip to see what we could see. One of the stops we made was in a little town called Wallace, Idaho. The town is famous for it's silver mines that, at one time, produced the most silver than any mine in the world. Some of the mines are still working. This one was open for tourists like us.
We took a little tour of the town of Wallace. The entire town is on the National Historic Register and has kept its turn-of-the-century charm since the beginning.
We've thought about it a lot since then and decided it was time to take another trip. This time, only Allison would accompany us on our strange quest to see what we could see.
We stayed at the luxurious (not really) Stardust Motel. It's within walking distance to the main drag. Actually, everything in Wallace is within walking distance to the main drag.
A view of Bank Street. It's completely full of antique stores and a few saloons, too.
Another view of Bank Street. I love how cute and unspoiled it looks. Although I love Park City, Utah for its mining history, I think it has been completely turned fake by investors and tourism. A tiny little house in Park City is at least $1,000,000. Real estate in Wallace is much more reasonable.
Isn't this a cutie? Allison, AND the house.
I have a feeling we'll be visiting again 'cause I love Wallace. I've already said that, though, haven't I?
I look so weird! Haha. Awkward pre-teenage years...
ReplyDeleteYou forgot to mention that Dante's Peak was filmed there!
Cute town, I hope to go back some day.
I haven't looked at your blog in awhile but looove reading it! I think its because you and Tom live the way Bart and I strive to! Bart and I dream of having a little cabin in the mountains someday...something small that we can fix up! we would love to just take a road trip to explore little towns and find a new "sundace". I think we drove through that little town in Idaho while they were filming Dante's Peak when I was younger! Well, if you ever need anyone to warm up your cabin Bart and I would come with you in a heartbeat!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun family trip! I love thinking back on all the family trips my family took growing up. I cherish those memories now as an adult. This town and home seem so peaceful and sweet. Though I'm sure if one absolutely wanted to do something there is much to do! I loved Allison's 4th of July post featuring the home with flags on the porch! I have to say I'm a bit in love with your small town home!
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