CRIPPLE CREEK ATTRACTIONS
Aside from the spectacular gaming, food and fun we have right here in our three casinos, the Triple Crown is happy to assist you in finding all the adventure, history and activities the town of Cripple Creek has to offer. Please call us at 1-800-635-LUCK for attraction booking and information.
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour
The Mollie Kathleen Mine has been conducting tours since the 1890’s. Witness the operation of numerous pieces of air powered gold mining equipment from drifter drills, tuggers, slushers, stopper drills, jack leg drills, rocker shovel mucking machines and even an early 1900’s air powered steam hoist.
Ride aboard the last air powered Tram-Air Locomotive manufactured in Cripple Creek, Colorado, traveling the same century old mine rail that miners rode.
See samples from Bob Womack’s Gold King Mine of 1890 and the famous C.O.D. Mine that resulted in the massive spontaneous wealth of Charles Tutt and Spencer Penrose.
The Mollie Kathleen Mine is open April through October. Each visitor to the tour receives an ore sample containing real gold. Call (719) 689-2466 for ticket and tour information or email molliegold@rmi.net.
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine
1 mile N. HWY. 67
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
Pikes Peak Heritage Center at Cripple Creek
In the late 1800s, thousands of fortune-seekers made their way to Pikes Peak. Gold had been discovered, and that discovery started the country’s last great gold rush.
Now, more than a century later, visitors to the region can make their own discoveries at the newest member of Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association, the Pikes Peak Heritage Center at Cripple Creek. This new state-of-the-art interpretive center that overlooks the town of Cripple Creek.
Visitors to the Pikes Peak Heritage Center can learn about gold mining yesterday and today, geologic and human history, view displays that showcase the unique mountain environment, and learn about regional recreational activities and attractions.
This 11,600-square-foot facility is built in a style that is reminiscent of historic Cripple Creek and features interactive displays that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the past glory days of this world-famous gold mining camp, when it was a rambunctious community of miners, ministers and madams. Other displays will showcase captivating historic photography, flora and fauna, the area’s world-class dinosaur discoveries and Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain.
Hours
Memorial Day - Labor Day
9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Prices
Free
9283 S. Highway 67 Cripple Creek, CO
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
877-858-4653
visitcripplecreek.com
Colorado Driving Tours
Scenic Golden Loop Historic Parkway
Cripple Creek and Victor, Colorado
Take a drive around The Golden Loop Historical Parkway and discover the real mining history of Victor & Cripple Creek. The 1890’s gold rush made this area one of the most famous mining districts in the world. Thousands flocked to the area in search of golden wealth - leaving behind the mines and towns that still dot the landscape near Victor and Cripple Creek. This driving tour is designed to help you better understand the history of the gold rush as well as the present day mining operations. The tour, courtesy of the Southern Teller County Focus Group, is one of many ways to learn about the rich history in the mining district.
The Golden Loop Historic Parkway
• Little Grouse Mountain Trail - A Natural Interpretive Site
• Golden Loop Driving Tour Through Historic Mining Backcountry Roads
• Gold Camp Trail - Interpreting the History of Poverty Gulch
• Cresson Ore Sorting House - A Recreation of the Original
• Vindicator Valley Including the Theresa & Vindicator Mines
• Stratton’s Independence Mine, A National Historic Register Site
• Battle Mountain Trail - a Millennium Trail
• The Gold Coin Mine, The Legacy That Built Victor
To find our trails, take U.S. Hwy 24 west from Colorado Springs; in Divide turn south on Hwy 67; turn left at the sign to Victor on Teller County Rd. 81.
Cripple Creek and Victor are active mining districts, so we ask that you please stay on public roads and trails.
The Butte Theater
Theater is a part of the rich heritage of Cripple Creek. Year-round entertainment here includes a classic form of theater that was an integral part of the Old West. The beautifully refurbished Butte Theatre features a melodrama, many plays, musicals and comedies. The “Butte Concert and Beer Hall” goes back to 1896, when nightly entertainment included the Ladies' Vienna Orchestra. A restoration project in 1999 now provides a 1,350-square foot stage which spans the main room, with seating for 174 guests.
2 p.m. Matinees: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
8 p.m. Shows: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Admission
$13 adults
$11 seniors
$7 children
Groups of 20 or more are eligible for discounts. Group reservations are accepted and advance reservations are advised. Reserve your tickets today.
For more information about the theater, or to make a reservation, call The Cripple Creek Players at 719-689-2513 or 1-800-500-2513 or visit cripplecreekplayers.com
Cripple Creek Ghost Walk
Take a fascinating one and a half hour walking tour through the haunted and historic streets of Cripple Creek Colorado. Learn about the Wild West, the spirits that just can’t leave, and the places they like to stay.
Tours run May 25th - Oct. 31st at the Last Dollar Inn, 315 E. Carr Avenue
Fridays at 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Cost- $10 per person
Children under 12 are $5 each and must be accompanied by an adult.
Groups Welcome
Because this is a walking tour, please dress warmly for colder weather and wear comfortable shoes. This tour is not recommended for those with heart or respiratory conditions.
For ticket information please call (719) 689-9113
Colorado Hiking Trails Near Victor, Colorado
This series of interpretive sites and trails is a project of the Southern Teller County Focus Group and is made possible with funding from the Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining Company, and from a State Historical Fund Grant from the Colorado Historical Society.
While enjoying these trails, please respect the property and the remnants of our mining heritage. For your safety, please stay on the trails.
Trails offer beginner to intermediate slopes. Maps are available at all trailheads:
• Independence Mine & Battle Mountain Trail
• The Vindicator Valley Trail
• Gold Coin Mine in Victor, Colorado
• Little Grouse Mountain Trail
• Gold Camp Trail
Trails Reserved for Hiking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Horseback Riding in Historic Gold Mining Country
If you would like copies of the trails brochure or Driving Tour Guides, please write to the Southern Teller County Focus Group at PO Box 328, Victor CO 80860. The tour guides are $1.00 each including shipping. Copies of these materials are available at Victor businesses and the Cripple Creek Welcome Center.
NOTE: Sturdy hiking shoes & clothing appropriate for mountain weather are necessary gear for these backcountry trails. Sites at the Theresa, Vindicator, Independence & Gold Coin Mines are handicap accessible.
Cripple Creek And Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
Take a rail into the past and explore the history and scenic beauty of Colorado’s mining district. Ride the authentic 15-ton steam engine on tracks that twist and wind past the mines and camps of yesteryear. Enjoy interesting narrative about the area and the people that worked it. Learn about the rich, golden history of Cripple Creek and be transported back in time.
The Cripple Creek and Victor Railroad departs from the old Midland Terminal Depot, located at the top of Bennett Avenue in Cripple Creek.
Schedule
May 10- June 13 Monday through Friday
Trains depart every hour starting at 10:00 a.m.
May 10 -June 13 Weekends
Trains depart every 35 minutes starting at 10:00 a.m.
June 14 – Labor Day, 7 days a week
Trains depart every 35 minutes starting at 10:00 a.m.
Labor Day - October 15, call for schedule
Adults $ 8.75
Child (3-12) $ 4.75
Seniors (Over 65) $ 7.75
Prices and times are subject to change without notice. Call (719) 689-2640 for group rates and information.
The Cripple Creek District Museum
Don’t miss the Cripple Creek District Museum for a glimpse into the hearty past of Cripple Creek. Traverse three buildings packed with artifacts, historic relics, and Gold Rush memorabilia. Open year-round, the museum offers a little something for the history buff in all of us.
Founded as a non-profit foundation in 1953 by Richard Johnson and Blevins Davis, the Museum has enjoyed half a decade as the premiere conservator of history in Teller County and the Cripple Creek District. The original museum is still housed in the 1895 Midland Terminal Railroad Depot, which serviced the District from 1896 to 1949.
For additional information, contact the museum at 719-689-9540 or e-mail CCDistrictMuseum@aol.com or ccdmuseum@ccvnet.net.
Summer Hours:
June 1-Sept. 30
7 Days A Week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Winter Hours:
Oct. 1-May 31, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday only
Admission:
Adults: $2.50
Children: .50¢
Children 6 and under : FREE
Groups and Schools Welcome—call to make reservations.
Located at:
5th & Bennett
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
719-689-2634
Horse Back Rides
Explore the trails of the Old West on a four-legged friend. Join the Golden Eagle Outfitters for a relaxing mountain horseback ride through Mueller State Park in Divide, Colorado. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, take a one hour, two hour, or half-day ride. Breakfast/Dinner rides, group rides and kid’s 1/2-day Horse camp are also available. Reservations are encouraged, but walk ups are always welcome.
Gentle horses and friendly wranglers make this a great family activity or a memorable corporate night out. Come see the Rockies as they were meant to be seen—riding horseback in the mountains of Colorado.
Horseback Riding at Cripple Creek Horse Company and Cripple Creek Gold Camp
Experience the Colorado Rockies on horseback in the beautiful forest. Sit back
and relax on our well trained trail horses as your friendly guide points out
panoramic views of numerous mountain ranges, the Continental Divide and
the legendary gold mining district of Cripple Creek. All levels of riders are
welcome and you will be matched up with a horse equal to your riding ability.
The trails are abundant with wildlife and mountain flora; so don’t forget your
camera.
For more information call (719) 689-0131. Reservations are helpful, but not necessary
Directions from Cripple Creek: go six miles north on Hwy 67.
Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day, Weather Permitting
Monday - Saturday, First Ride at 9 a.m.; Last Ride at 4 p.m.
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Located in scenic Cañon City, Colorado, the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park offers breath-taking fun for the whole family. Looming above the Arkansas River, The Royal Gorge Bridge is the world’s highest suspension bridge. Take a stroll in the clouds or enjoy an eagle’s eye view from the Aerial Tram. Get a 360º view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the rambling river 1,100 feet below. Explore the granite canyons on the Incline Railway, ride across the bridge in style aboard the Royal Gorge Trolley, or find your adrenaline on the Royal Rush Skycoaster®, a free-fall ride that flies you 50 miles and hour 1,200 feet off the ground.
For more information or group reservations, call 888-333-5597 or visit royalgorgebridge.com.
Admission prices are subject to change without notice. Credit cards accepted. Free parking.
Daily Passes
Adults $20
Children $16
Seniors $18
Fishing
Take advantage of the great outdoors by enjoying a day of fly fishing in our cool, clear rivers. Listed below are a few options to help you coordinate your activities:
Penrose-Rosemont Reservoir Fishing Site
Elevation: 9,675 Feet (3015.9 Meters)
Trailhead located off of Gold Camp Road (FDR 370), just 5 miles from Old Stage Road (FDR 368). This trail to the reservoir is less than half a mile one way and open to
fishermen only. You must have a fishing license and rod to use the trail. The
lake is 83 acres and used for drinking water in Colorado Springs, therefore
many special rules apply to this site. Department of Wildlife employees and a
resident caretaker patrol the lake’s shores regularly.
Arkansas River KOA & Loma Linda Motel
Location: Between Canon City and Salida, near milepost marker 247. 21435
Highway 50, Box 387, Cotopaxi Colorado 81223; 800-562-2686; fax 719-275-2249.
Nearby: rafting, horseback rides, hiking, and ATV tours and trails. Base for
Royal Gorge, Cripple Creek and Leadville.
Family Rates (2 adults & 2 children).
Open April 1 to November 9, and in winter by reservation.
Fishing Tackle Sold: On site.
Fishing in Lake, Reservoir or Pond: 30 minutes drive.
Fishing in River, Stream or Creek: On site.
Guided Fishing Trips: On site.
Blessing Enterprises
Experience fishing from the top of the world! Greg Blessing of Blessing Enterprises is an expert fly fisherman, and your personal guide to the Colorado high waters. Discover schools of mountain trout in crystal clear streams and learn lucrative fishing techniques from a master. Whether you fish alone or in packs, Blessing Enterprises can accommodate. Fly fishing packages include all equipment, transportation, food and drink for the perfect outdoor adventure, and special group rates apply to parties of six or more.
Book your trip today…the trout are waiting!
Greg Blessing (719) 632-8665 or (719) 337-5084
troutblessing@aol.com
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