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 Butte Opera House Year-round theater, music and family fun. Restored 1890's opera house; 139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO. Summer home to Classic Cripple Creek Melodrama. 719-689-6402. Also visit www.cripplecreekplayers.com Cripple Creek District Museum Once the site of the Midland Terminal Railroad Depot, the museum contains displays that commemorate the town's history. Historical photos, artifacts and maps line the walls and cases of the museum, located at Bennett Avenue and Fifth Street. 719-689-2634. Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad This unique four mile round trip includes an interesting and educational narration on the rich history only a dynamic gold town could produce. Cripple Creek Players Melodrama Melodrama returns to Cripple Creek under the direction of Stephen and Bonnie Mackin. Shows in the Historic Butte Opera House during summer months. 719-689-2513. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument A great window to the ancient past opens your eyes to what one part of Teller County was like 35 million years ago. Located north of Cripple Creek on Teller County Road 1, the park offers hiking trails, interpretive programs and a gift store; 719-748-3253. Gold Belt National Scenic Byway Three Roads to Riches - scenic drives through historic mining, ranching and recreational countrysides. Gold Camp Trail 2-mile trail through Poverty Gulch. See our trails page link for more info. Golden Loop Historic Parkway Driving Tour and Trails Self-guided driving tour of the mining district, Tour guide booklets are 50 cents and are available at Victor businesses and the Cripple Creek Welcome Center. A self-guided hiking, biking, horseback trail starts in Vindicator Valley near Victor and winds 2-plus miles through historic mining artifacts. Horseback Riding Guided tours and trail rides. Check with the Cripple Creek Welcome Center for current providers. Victor's Lowell Thomas Museum Two floors of artifacts, books, exhibits and photographs depict the life in Victor from its earlier days to he heyday of gold mining. Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine at Cripple Creek After over fifty years of conducting public mine tours, this countries only 1,000 foot vertical shaft gold mine tour, just got bigger and better as an adventure never to be forgotten by visitors descending the earth to explore the underground mine workings of the 1890's hard rock gold miner. Mount Pisgah Cemetery Just west of town on Teller County Road 1, this site offers a glimpse into the lives ot he pioneers who made Cripple Creek famous. Mueller State Park Hiking, pond fishing, hunting, camping, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and nature study are the park's main attractions. Old Homestead Museum A house with a history. Built in 1896, the Homestead became the center of the town's Red Light District. The old parlor house museum is located on Myers Avenue. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily in summer; winter-weekends until Christmas. Call 719-689-3090 for information. Pike National Forest Pike National Forest offers 1 million acres of mountain, grassland and natural water playgrounds. Established in 1907, it has 62 campgrounds and 27 picnic spots; 719-636-1602. Shelf Road Rock Climbing Area World-renowned Shelf Road Rock Climbing Area is a few short miles from Cripple Creek. Trails of Gold Four hiking and mountain biking trails located between Cripple Creek and Victor. Horseback riding and winter activities are also allowed on the Vindicator Valley and Gold Camptrails. Victor Six miles down the road from Cripple Creek is the gold mining town of Victor. Victor is quiet, non-gambling and offers a chance to escape to the quieter aspects of the 1890s. The 100-plus year old town offers lodging, hiking and biking trails, art and antiques, an old-fashioned soda fountain and historic walking and driving tours of the old mines and buildings. Its annual summer festival, Gold Rush Days, is held the third weekend of July. 719-689-2284. Kids' Fun Several casinos offer arcades for youth and Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation offers lots of activities. Call the Cripple Creek Welcome Center at 1-877-858-GOLD for a current list. Primarily Year Round Activities National Parks or Monuments State Parks Museum Historic District Ghost Towns Golf Course: 2 minute drive. Casino Gambling Primarily Summer Activities Fishing in Lake, Reservoir or Pond Fishing in River, Stream or Creek Boat Rentals: Canoe, Row, Paddle &/or Motor Whitewater Rafting Office/Pickup point Kayaking Instructions &/or Rentals drive Horseback Riding Wagon/Hay Rides Jeep Trails(4WD or Jeep) Jeep Rentals(4WD or Jeep) Jeep Tours (off road, back country, 4WD, Jeep or jeeping) ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) & Dirt Bike Trails (4WD or Jeep ) ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) & Dirt Bike Rentals(4WD or Jeep ) Tourist Train Rides Cave Tours Mine Tours Mountain Bike Trails Bike Path: On site Mountain Bike Rentals Mini Golf Amusement Rides Hunting Hunting in Area Colorado Hunting Units/Areas: --511-- --59-- --581-- --501-- Winter Activities Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Snowmobile Trails Snowmobile Rentals |
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PO Box 999 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 (719) 331-9111