The 10 Best Things to do in Creede, Colorado (CO)

August 23, 2021 Deane Carmody

The historic City of Creede is the Statutory Town that is the county seat and the only incorporated municipality in Mineral County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 290 at the 2010 United States Census.
Restaurants in Creede

1. Creede Repertory Theatre

124 N Main St, Creede, CO 81130-1000 +1 719-658-2540 [email protected] http://www.creederep.org
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5.0 based on 173 reviews

Creede Repertory Theatre

Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that serves upwards of 50,000 people each year. While we operate year-round, CRT is best known for its summer theatrical productions, which include: contemporary and classic theatre, audience engagement programming, educational workshops, touring shows and special events. As a cultural home for artists, residents, and visitors of the West, Creede Repertory Theatre will create a diverse repertory season of plays, new works, and dynamic education programs.

Reviewed By gladys3152

Play was brilliantly performed by a cast of outstanding performers who all pretty much had the English accents perfectly (coming from a Brit this is praise indeed!) Mrs Bennett played by Ben? and Mr Darcy were our favourites- The theatre is lovely - Creede a small quaint Colorado town with lots of small restaurants, art galleries and of course tee shirt shops. Many levels of hiking in the surrounding areas. Scenery is spectacular.

2. Ooh La Spa

289 South Main Street, Creede, CO 81130 +1 719-658-3070 [email protected] http://www.oohlaspacreede.com/
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Ooh La Spa

Ooh La Spa is located in the high mountain town of Creede, Colorado. We are open year-round and offer a wide range of services and treatments, including a full-service hair salon, delightful manicures and pedicures, shellac, luxurious facials, full body waxing, spray tanning, mineral makeup, and massage! Our retail area is fully stocked with a variety of body products and eclectic gifts.

3. Silver Thread Scenic and Historic Byway

Creede, CO +1 719-873-5512 http://www.colorado.com/scenic-historic-byway/silver-thread-scenic-and-historic-byway
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5.0 based on 44 reviews

Silver Thread Scenic and Historic Byway

Reviewed By houstonnative47 - Missouri City, United States

This 117 mile road follows old toll, stagecoach and rail routes that were important supply lines for silver and gold mining camps of the late 1800's. It starts at South Fork, goes through Creede and Lake City all the way to Gunnison. The views are varied with waterfalls, rivers, mountains, trees and valleys. This was a beautiful drive especially during our visit in October seeing the fall colors of the aspen leaves.

4. Turning Aspens Massage and Zero Balancing

152 Klondike Road, Creede, CO 81130 +1 719-480-2845 [email protected] http://www.turningaspens.com
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Turning Aspens Massage and Zero Balancing

Joanna is a full time bodyworker and a teacher of both Zero Balancing and Kundalini Yoga. She teaches weekly public classes, mini yoga immersions and four day Zero Balancing workshops in Creede, Colorado

5. North Clear Creek Falls

Highway 149 - between Creede and Lake City, Creede, CO http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/
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5.0 based on 95 reviews

North Clear Creek Falls

Reviewed By Beckibecka - Aurora, United States

If you're driving through this area, you have to make this stop. It's a quick walk from the parking lot to the waterfall viewing area and this waterfall is impressive!

6. Creede Trading Company

11 S Main St, Creede, CO 81130-5090 +1 720-252-3426
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Creede Trading Company

Reviewed By Skidadoftwo - Littleton, United States

Heard about the Fudge Shop located inside the Trading Company. About 8 different kinds of homemade fudge to pick from. Learned they are always trying to add a new variety of fudge every month to add to the repertoire. Highly recommend you stop by and pick up some! The Trading Company has some nice tourist items and local made food products. Picked us up some fudge and other items to complete our trip through the town.

7. Wheeler Geologic Area

Creede, CO http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Wheeler Geologic Area

This remote area can be reached by mountain bike, hiking trail or in a four wheel drive vehicle.

Reviewed By Ecriswell7 - Memphis, United States

We have been coming to Creede for nearly 30 years and have heard for years that you either need to do a hike or 4x4 trail into the site. The hike is a little to long for us and the word on the 4x4 trail was that it was the most bumpy and miserable trail into the site. Therefore, we hadn’t been on it. This year we rented a 6-seater ATV from Creede Adventure Rentals and we had an absolute blast! The trail is rough but some normal 4x4s were there but mostly ATVs. There is a hike at the end of the trail that takes a minimum of about 30-45minutes to get to the overlook. Make sure if you aren’t taking the whole 3 mile loop trail (1.5 hr minimum) to take a left at the trail split to see into and overlook the geologic area. It is absolutely beautiful. Also our ATV rental was around $375 for the day. Expect a full 2.5 hours up to the hiking portion. I would recommend a full 2-3 hours for the hike, photons, and hang out and then budget another 1.5 hours down (this was pushing it with no stops at full speed). I would try to slow the decent the next time to around 2 hours. The rental company dropped us around 9:30am and we finished exactly at the return time at 4:30pm. We will definitely do this again!!!

8. Creede Underground Mining Museum

Forest Service Rd 503 #9, Creede, CO +1 719-658-0811 http://www.undergroundminingmuseum.com
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4.5 based on 130 reviews

Creede Underground Mining Museum

Reviewed By BajaBuddies2 - Florida, United States

We took the self guided Audio tour for $6, as of this writing. It takes about 30 minutes to hear the tape and slowly walk through. Areas are numbered and mentioned on the tape so you know what you are looking at ... It is cold in the mine, so wear your jackets! Yes, it is underground... There is a gift shop at the end. Very nice workers, that can answer all your questions at the start and end of the tour. Open every day 9 am to 4 pm. May change so check online. Children may not enjoy this tour as it moves a little slow! We really enjoyed this tour!!

9. Creede ATV

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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Creede ATV

Creede is located where the road ends and the trail begins. Creede ATV gives you the best way to get off the beaten path and explore the federal lands that make up 96% of our county. Your adventure will start at the edge of town as you climb to the continental divide and beyond. Splash through high mountain streams, enjoy the mountain air and the thrill of the ride.

10. Last Chance Mine

504 Last Chance Mine Rd, Creede, CO 81130 +1 719-238-7959 [email protected] http://www.lastchancemine.com
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4.5 based on 187 reviews

Last Chance Mine

This is a 1891 silver mine that is being restored and open- free to see. It has rock and mineral collecting, old buildings, its own museum and mine buildings. We are working on opening the underground for tours and continuing to restore several old structures.The 1891 tunnel was opened in June 2014 and is currently undergoing restoration for the upcoming public opening. Come stay overnite with us in one of the restored mining cabins,fully furnished and wake up to the old mining history. The best time you can have in Creede, Colorado. Visit our free museum see great vistas and you and your loved will leave with memories that will last a lifetime. You will visit no other place quite like this place,

Reviewed By PARKER7658

We accidentally happened upon the Last Chance mine and are so glad we did. The history told by the owner's daughter, was detailed and kept our attention. Then the owner, Jack took us on a mine tour and gave us more history! We had visited a gold mine many years ago and the Last Chance experience was so much better! It was amazing to see all the different gems and colors in a silver mine. The tour was definitely worth the entry fee. There are also 3 cabins on site that we looked at and a gift shop. Most of the jewelry in the gift shop is made by Jack. Jack makes the jewelry during the winter months from stones and gems found in the mine. Take some time to stop by the Last Chance and tell Jack hi. Worth the stop.

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