Things to do & places to visit in Cripple Creek, Colorado, United States

Cripple Creek city in Colorado, United States. Timezone: America/Denver, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 6:13.

Top things to do (18)

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5.0 Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (864 reviews)
- Definitely worth the drive to Cripple Creek!
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Mines

The only 1,000 foot vertical shaft gold mine tour in the U.S.; the vein was discovered by Mollie Kathleen Gortner in 1891. See more..
5.0 The Butte Theater (184 reviews)
- Professional and extremely talented actors in a small town setting.
Theaters

The Butte Opera House is an 1890's era theater refurbished for modern use. Owned and operated by the City of Cripple Creek, the Butte hosts both community and professional performing arts events throughout the year. The Butte is the proud home of Mountain Repertory Theatre, their resident production company that produces many genres of professional theatre, with an emphasis on Cripple Creek's beloved tradition of Classic Melodrama. See more..
5.0 Thin Air Theatre Company (19 reviews)
- We love the Thin Air Theater Company!
Theaters

The Butte Theater is home to Thin Air Theatre Company. Professional and community theater in Cripple Creek, Colorado, including melodrama, musicals and more. See more..
5.0 9494 - Gifts with Altitude (4 reviews)
- Bling, bags and best stuff!
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

9494 is a locally owned gift store/boutique. There is a unique selection of gifts, jewelry, accessories, purses, greeting cards, and stationary. Wide assortment of Colorado made items. See more..
5.0 Ralf's Break Room (4 reviews)
- Pizzaaaaaaaa
Bars & Clubs
What a respite from the casinos! Plus, they have great pizza!!! Nice place to go hang out, grab a drink or 3, play some pool, talk to some locals, and not hear the sad tinkling of tight slots. :) This place has character that the casinos lack. See more..
5.0 Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation (4 reviews)
- Free and fun for families
Spent More than 3 hours Sports Camps & Clinics • Lessons & Workshops • Playgrounds

Visit our City Park or Mountain View Adventure Park. Enjoy one of the many amenities we have to offer. Choose from Disc Golf, a 2.5K Trail, Sledding Hill, Dog Park, BMX biking, skatepark, multiuse court or one of our playgrounds. Or, you can simply pack a lunch and enjoy the fresh mountain air at one of our Picnic Shelters. See more..
4.5 Phantom Canyon Road (249 reviews)
- Interesting drive!
Scenic Drives

Really cool drive thru the canyon. It was a beautiful day to make this drive. Be aware some areas are quite bumpy. You don't necessarily need a 4wd to tackle this road but would recommend higher clearance due to rocks and washboards. Even though the canyon drive is about 20-ish miles long, allow plenty of time for slow going thru narrow roads and blind curves. We combined it with a drive thru Victor then on to Cripple Creek and learned about Gold mining which was fun. See more..
4.5 Cripple Creek Heritage and Information Center (214 reviews)
- Nice Heritage center to learn about Cripple Creek
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers

A great place to visit while in Cripple Creek. Admittance is free, but they do encourage a donation. There are three floors with very interesting information about the town, mining and the area in general. bathrooms were clean, and there is an elevator. Make sure on your way out to ask how to get to the Newmark mine overlook, it's free and gives you a great view of the mine. See more..
4.5 Outlaw and Lawmen Jail Museum (182 reviews)
- Glad we discovered this
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

Saw some fun stuff offered in a town called Cripple Creek, so we ventured out there. Cute little town. We love jail and prison tours, so it was cool that we stumbled on this jail museum. Great small jail with a lot of town and area history. Especially after visiting the Canon Prison museum, it extended the stories. This jail was also featured on Ghost Adventures, so it was neat to see the posters and pictures on that which we looked up. So yes, it is haunted. Lovely woman working the desk that gives a nice overview. Good size gift shop. Spent about 45 minutes strolling around this smaller jail that offers 2 floors for display. See more..
4.5 Shelf Road (178 reviews)
- Strikingly Beautiful ride
Scenic Drives

Mostly unpaved, this road travels between Cripple Creek and Canon City and promises outstanding views. See more..
4.5 Old Homestead House Museum (123 reviews)
- You Gotta Meet Charlotte!
Historic Sites

House that was a 1890's brothel. See more..
4.5 Cripple Creek District Museum (103 reviews)
- A Fantastic One-Half Day Museum (step back in time)
History Museums

This is a fabulous museum, consisting of the Midland Terminal Railway Depot, the Colorado Trading and Transfer, the Assay Office, as well as (2) Miner's Cabins. You can really take as long as you want to your all the buildings and the grounds, which are all grouped together within about a one square block area. Wife and I just loved the place. It was a bit on the quiet side, so we felt like we weren't rushed, and employees explained things as we went along. For instance, I didn't know prior who Ralph Carr was, and how important he was to the area (Cripple Creek) and it's development. Yep, there are restrooms on site, and the were even clean! I know you get tired or hearing me speak of restrooms in my reviews, but travelers find this an important issue! See more..
4.5 The Brass Ass Casino (71 reviews)
- Good old fashion fun.
Casinos

The Brass Ass Casino is the oldest casino in Cripple Creek, but we offer the most modern video poker and slot machines around. We also have the largest selection of nickel slots of any casino in Cripple Creek. And our Ass Kickin' Double Jackpots pay you double if you win a hand-paid jackpot. We are also pleased to offer live action Blackjack,Three Card Poker, Craps, Roulette and Poker Varient Games on the upper level of the newly remodeled Brass Ass Casino. Tables are open 7 days a week-24 hours a day. Come join us for cards, fun and friendly dealers! See more..
4.5 Mt Pisgah Cemetery (10 reviews)
- A beautiful war memorial at the entrance & intriguiging old headstones
Spent 1-2 hours Cemeteries

There are very interesting headstones here and a little known fact is that if you hike up the hill of the cemetery to the top, you will actually get to see the Continental Divide. It is a spectacular view. See more..
4.5 Gold Bar Theater (7 reviews)
- Great little theater
Theaters

We have been to two shows at the Gold Bar Room Theater. We had a great experience at both shows. Our favorite show was a couple of years ago when they brought in The Fab Four which is a Beatles review. Most recently, we saw a country singer with his band who was also very good. The theater is small enough that there is banter between the patrons and the performers. The venue is intimate in the best of ways. We will be watching the for the 2015 calendar to pick the performances that appeal the most to us. We cannot wait to go back to the Gold Bar Room Theater! See more..
4.5 Gold Rush Casino (2 reviews)
- The evening meal
Casinos
After a full day of sightseeing we were ready for a nice dinner. This is an unusual place but we enjoyed the dinner and met friends who joined us...about eight in all. See more..
4.5 Cripple Creek Baptist Church (2 reviews)
- Beautiful church!
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

A Bible-based family Baptist church in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Everyone is welcome to visit and attend services. See more..
4.0 Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad (387 reviews)
- Breathtaking Views!!
Scenic Railroads

A trip on the Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad, reveals scenic wonders around every curve as century-old steam locomotive transports you back to the gold mining days of Cripple Creek & Victor, Colorado. A treat for railroad and history buffs, kids and the whole family.The locomotive is a 15 ton iron horse of the 0-4-0 type typical of the early day steam engines so important to the winning of the west. The track goes south out of Cripple Creek, past the old Midland Terminal Wye over a reconstructed trestle, past many historic mines and terminates near the deserted mining camp of Anaconda, then returns back to Cripple Creek.Trains leave every 40 minutes from mid-May thru mid-October from our 1894 depot and gift shop at the head of historic Bennett Avenue in Cripple Creek. See our annual schedule.Take this is spectacular 45-minute trip of beautiful colors and fascinating experiences… the old steam engine with its pillaring smoke, sounds of steam and working steel… all the effects familiar to the hardy miners who rode the Midland Terminal roadbed when Cripple Creek District’s population approached over 50,000.This unique four-mile round- trip includes an interesting and educational narration on the rich history only a dynamic gold town could produce. Also stops for special points of interest, impressive photo spots, and Echo valley.Handicap and Wheelchair Accommodation is provided with assistance from our staff, please call for specific arrangements.You will enjoy every minute of the ride and will have a better knowledge of this world famous town….Cripple Creek, Colorado. See more..
4.0 Bronco Billy's Casino (257 reviews)
- We love Bronco Billy's
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Casinos

A True Colorado Style Casino! Bronco Billy's has been Voted "BEST CASINO" 8 years in a row! By the Colorado Springs Gazette, and Voted "BEST CASINO" Colorado Springs Independent. We have over 800 the latest and throwback Slots, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, 3 Card Poker, 4 Award Winning Restaurant, hotel, and Charming Banquet Room. See more..
4.0 Century Casino Cripple Creek (60 reviews)
- Extremely friendly staff!
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Casinos

Century Casino offers new state-of-the-art slot machines and an exciting table games area featuring Roulette, Blackjack, Buffalo Blackjack Bonus, Double-Up Blackjack or Wild Six Card Draw Poker. Lots of complimentary parking and Tesla Electric Charging station is available. Plus, close handicap parking is provided for your convenience. Modern hotel with spacious, modern and updated rooms directly above the casino. See more..
4.0 Casino at the Double Eagle Hotel (56 reviews)
- Cool Interior
Casinos

Very cool casino with a vintage style interior. I am glad we asked through. I loved the staircase and the ceiling. Played a bit and like most casinos, money didn’t last long. Definitely worth a walk through at the least. See more..
4.0 Midnight Rose Casino (12 reviews)
- Loose Slots
Spent < 1 hour Casinos

Husband and I visited the Midnight Rose Casino 9/13-9/15/2017. We frequent casinos on the east coast and Vegas. Over the years slot machines have gotten tighter. Midnight Rose was a pleasant surprise. I hit quite a few small jackpots. Of course like most slots, if played long enough, they will eventually take it all back. But, being able to hit the occasional jackpot, kept me playing much longer. We were in Cripple Creek for about 3 days and I spent most of my time at the slots in the Midnight Rose. The folks here are friendly, as we found to be true in most of Cripple Creek. Already making plans for returning next year. See more..
4.0 McGill's Casino (7 reviews)
- Fun time
Spent < 1 hour Casinos

I enjoyed playing the penny and nickle slots. I had a coupon from the Cripple Creek tourist booklet that allowed me $10 to play with for joining their players club. The casino was clean and I didn't notice anyone smoking. See more..
4.0 Little Grouse Mountain Trailhead (1 review)
- Short hike. Great view.
Hiking Trails

There is a small mining display at the trailhead with some old mining equipment. The trail is rather steep, given its length (1 mile, round trip), but offers great views of the Sangre de Cristos and also of the leach facilities at the nearby mine. Historic mining artifacts have been relocated to the top of this trail and benches positioned throughout. Good for a quick jaunt if you want to stretch your legs. Located on Highway 67 between Cripple Creek and Victor. See more..
3.5 Wildwood Casino (195 reviews)
- Not Great Food
Casinos

We went to Cripple Creek for the ice sculpture event, and didn't want to eat the vendor food. Deciding to go back to the hotel we went to the Wildwood Casino to see if we could get a meal at Joe's Diner. The wait was long which could be expected since there were a lot of people in town that day. I ordered the salmon and mixed vegetables. I chose two servings of the mixed vegetables. I got a very overcooked, dry piece of salmon and only broccoli. I didn't want to complain because the staff were very nice and putting up with a lot of disgruntled people, but if the menu says mixed veg that's what it should be. My sister ordered a steak with asparagus and it came with 2 pieces of asparagus. My daughter seemed pleased with her prime rib and baked potato. This is not a great place for dinner. I'd look elsewhere. See more..
3.5 Johnny Nolon's Casino (36 reviews)
- Casino Review Only
Spent 2-3 hours Casinos

This is a typical casino (money went way too fast) when it came to the machines. The building is cool, but the machines inside are the same as most casinos. It would be so cool if an old casino would have an area of vintage machines that actually work. I visited a place in Reno long ago that did just that with old metal machines. It was so cool and so much fun! See more..
3.5 Colorado Grande Casino (9 reviews)
- fun times
Spent < 1 hour Casinos

This is a smaller but comfortable casino the slots I have played here have given me more play for the money that other casinos in cripple creek. See more..
3.0 Rocky Mountain Canary General Store (2 reviews)
- Awful, Vulgar and Rude Service
Speciality & Gift Shops

This establishment was suggested to our group for ice cream but the comments of a staff member about “hating to watch people eat ice cream” along with the vulgar language (in front of children) and other rude comments/behavior was beyond the pale. The ice cream was good but not at all worth the discourteous and obnoxious customer service. See more..
2.5 Big Jim's Gambling Hall & Saloon (3 reviews)
- Imperial Hotel and Midland Depot Restaurant
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 AM Casinos
As most folks know the Imperial Hotel owns the former Big Jims casino which is in transformation to become an Antique Mall and Art Gallery. In the meantime - the Hotel and Restaurant are open as always. See more..
Shops at the Silver Mine (0 review)
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries
Artists and collectors showcase their work in individual spaces at the Silver Mine. See more..