Location: Cripple Creek
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The City of Cripple Creek is the Statutory City that is the county seat of Teller County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 1,189 at the 2010 United States Census. Cripple Creek is a former gold mining camp located 44 miles (71 km) southwest of Colorado Springs near the base of Pikes Peak. The Cripple Creek Historic District, which received National Historic Landmark status in 1961, includes part or all of the city and the surrounding area. The city is now a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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1. Thin Air Theatre Company
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
The Butte Theater is home to Thin Air Theatre Company. Professional and community theater in Cripple Creek, Colorado, including melodrama, musicals and more.
2. Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine
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5.0 based on 805 reviews
The only 1,000 foot vertical shaft gold mine tour in the U.S.; the vein was discovered by Mollie Kathleen Gortner in 1891.
Reviewed By tamarah32 - Granite Falls, United States
We had a lot planned for the day, so we arrived at 8:45, hoping to get on the first tour of the day, when they opened at 9 am. While we were on the first tour, they decided to start at 9:30 instead of right away, which was slightly annoying. We had 45 minutes to wander the property while waiting. There are a few cute displays of old mining equipment and a nice gift shop, but 10 minutes would have been plenty. Note: The bathroom in the gift shop was surprisingly nice and clean. The hoist was a little jiggly, but to be expected given it was a working jib built to haul workers and mining equipment in and out. My husband liked that it was a bit of a rough ride, as he enjoyed the feeling of going deep into the earth (we rode the Strataca hoist into the salt mines a few days prior, and that one was smooth, more like a hotel elevator). It sure beats going up or down the shaft, using the historical methods described on the tour, though. It’s a fast ride, so even if you’re claustrophobic, you should be okay for that minute or two. The other levels are lit up, so you can see them as you descend, which was pretty cool. As far as the tour itself, though, it was fascinating. Sarah was our guide; she was amazing with actual mining experience. Full of enthusiasm, and really knew her stuff. She told us the history of the mine and shared plenty of stories to help us really feel like what it may have been like mining there in the 1800s. We enjoyed how the tour takes you through a timeline of how mining started in the early days and throughout the years, with really well laid out displays. One of the coolest things about the tour is that she actually demonstrated how the tools and machinery operated. My husband and I felt like it was worth the $25/person fee and would definitely recommend the tour to anyone travelling through the area. Note: This is called "Gold Mine Tours, Inc" on Google.
3. The Butte Theater
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5.0 based on 174 reviews
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.
Reviewed By mrmuttley62 - Cripple Creek, United States
This was an amazing venue and had a great time the size of the theater allows for a very personal experience it was my 1st ever play I had attended and I will definitely be attending more was a fantastic experience and I would recommend the Bute theater to any and everyone excellent place to go for an enjoyable night out well worth the price
4. 9494 - Gifts with Altitude
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
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.
5. Shelf Road
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4.5 based on 168 reviews
Mostly unpaved, this road travels between Cripple Creek and Canon City and promises outstanding views.
Reviewed By BubbaBee - Cocoa, United States
Not for the faint of heart but my oh my the views. hard packed dirt road with rock wall one one side and a steep drop off of the other side. Narrow, at times only one car wide. If you have the nerve, it is certainly worth the drive. I never got above 10 MPH.
6. Old Homestead House Museum
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
House that was a 1890's brothel.
Reviewed By RonnMeredith - San Diego, United States
Well, it's been said that the best time in any town can be had at the brothel. In Cripple Creek that was very much true in the 1890's. And Charlotte can tell you ALL the tales fit for publishing! She's an expert on the CC history and knows Homestead House totally! The furnishings are often original to the house and they are all from the right era. Much of the clothing was found in trunks in the basement and the stories are worthy of a whole Friday evening. This was a $9000/night establishment (when converted to today's money values), and so you can imagine the opulence. Go, find out how Pearl's Girls lived!
7. Gold Bar Theater
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
8. The Brass Ass Casino
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
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!
Reviewed By debbiehJ9356KH - Perry, United States
We always try to stop in Cripple Creek when going through Colorado. It’s a lovely Mining town steeped in history. Complete with loads on old buildings full of unique Stores, restaurants, hotels and casinos. The Brass Ass Casino has achieved mixing A casino within a historical building. Keeping many of its the old charm and atmosphere intact. We really enjoyed the experience, drinks were great, friendly helpful people. There is a buses that runs from Colorado Springs a couple times a day if you do not want to drive, Or better, stay the night at one of the wonderful hotels in the area. Enjoy the awesome Mountain View’s.
9. Cripple Creek District Museum
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By SherryH334 - Muldrow, United States
We loved it! 3 floors to explore. Hard to believe this was a rail road station with the station master & his family living on the 3rd floor. So many exhibits of the family who lived there as well as some of the founding fathers of the town & the mining equipment used. Very educational.
10. Cripple Creek Heritage and Information Center
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4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By TravelTeachN2833ER - Mount Vernon, United States
I highly recommend that you make this your first stop in Cripple Creek. There is a great museum that gives a thorough history of Cripple Creek and the gold rush. The upper floor has fossils and a stegosaurus model, so kids would love that. The person at the desk was friendly and SO helpful. She recommended activities that she thought we would enjoy based on our interests and marked them out on a map. And this is all free!
