Cripple Creek Travel Guide

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Cripple Creek
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Hear stories of fortune hunters, go wildlife spotting and explore mining heritage in a city that was once a hub of gold mining activity.

The city of Cripple Creek is a former gold mining camp at the foot of Pikes Peak. The picturesque place sits in a valley and is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. Explore the spectacular scenery and relive the past in Cripple's Creek's museums and historical attractions.

Toward the end of the 19th century, gold discoveries in Cripple Creek heralded the start of last great Colorado gold rush. Now, the allure of the abandoned mines attracts thousands of visitors every year. Visit the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine and journey 1,000 feet (305 metres) underground to see gold veins, ride an air powered train along a mine rail and look at old mining equipment.

To learn more about the Cripple Creek’s mining heritage go to Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum. If you want to discover more about the city’s past, listen to tales of infamous outlaws of the Wild West at the Cripple Creek Jail Museum. Climb inside original cells, study police logs from the 1890s and read original newspaper stories about the lawless. The darker side of Cripple Creek’s early years are explored in the Old Homestead House Museum, once one of the town's numerous brothels.

See some of the city's natural attractions with a ride on the Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad. A steam-powered locomotive takes you on a 4-mile (6.5-kilometre) round-trip into the Rocky Mountains, past abandoned mines. 

Hikers and bikers can explore the area’s many trails, including the Gold Camp Trail. Bring your camera for the wildlife spotting opportunities. Among the animals that can be seen in the terrain around the city are mountain lions, mule deer, elks, black bears, coyotes and raccoons.

Cripple Creek also has many attractions to keep you entertained in the evening. Dine in a candle-lit restaurant, watch a show at the Butte Theatre and try your luck at one of the casinos. 

Cripple Creek is approximately 40 miles (64 kilometres) west of Colorado Springs. Leave some time in your stay to look at its sister city of Victor. The mining town is a short drive away and features many late 19th-century structures.

Chamonix Casino Hotel

Chamonix Casino Hotel

4.5 out of 5
201 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO
The price is Rp2.116.245 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp2.116.245
Rp2.871.367 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cripple Creek. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (845 reviews)
"Great hotel! Beautiful room, great gambling and a wonderful pool. We ate at 980 prime twice it was so good."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Chamonix Casino Hotel
Golden Nugget Cripple Creek

Golden Nugget Cripple Creek

2.5 out of 5
119 N Fifth St, Cripple Creek, CO
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cripple Creek. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,193 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay for the weekend. Great views and beautifully tucked away on the mountains."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central

2.5 out of 5
7245 Commerce Center Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.101.596 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.101.596
Rp1.213.959 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,030 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast food options were limited and area was crowded due to being small. Building and rooms are dated, but overall a decent place to stay."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Royal Gorge Cabins

Royal Gorge Cabins

3.5 out of 5
45054 West US Hwy 50, Canon City, CO
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Canon City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Royal Gorge Bridge and Tunnel Drive are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (232 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Royal Gorge Cabins
Tiny House! Hot Tub! Pikes Peak & AC

Tiny House! Hot Tub! Pikes Peak & AC

3.5 out of 5
19253 U.S. 24, #13A, Woodland Park, CO
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Woodland Park. Enjoy free parking, a garden and air conditioning. Popular attractions Team Telecycle and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur ...
Tiny House! Hot Tub! Pikes Peak & AC
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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