12 Best Things to Do in Black Hawk, Colorado

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Ameristar Casino Black Hawk is a four-star resort and casino in Black Hawk that offers spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains and convenient access to top area attractions such as the Central City Opera and the Argo Gold Mine and Mill. Its casino floor is home to more than 1,250 state-of-the-art slot and video machines, ranging in price from pennies to over $100. 40 popular table games such as Bonus Craps are also available, along with 22 tables for live poker play. Guest rooms and suites offer luxurious amenities such as flat screen televisions, mini-fridges, coffee makers, fireplaces, and whirlpool tubs, with an indoor pool, full-service spa, fitness center, and guest lounge available for visitor use.

111 Richman St, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Phone: 720-946-4000

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The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk is a contemporary-style casino and hotel offering 50 beautiful guest rooms and suites with Rocky Mountain views, with lovely amenities available such as flat screen cable televisions, free wireless internet access, and room service. The resort's 24-hour casino is home to more than 975 slot machines, with high-stakes betting limits up to $100 on a variety of popular games. Green flashing lights designate the casino's Hot Slots games, which offer larger payouts. Over 20 table games are also offered, along with a poker room offering games hosted by friendly dealers. Dining options include the charming White Buffalo Grille, which offers spectacular mountain views, and the Seasons Buffet, which serves up all-you-can-eat crab legs and surf and turf options.

240 Main St, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Phone: 303-582-1771

© Monarch Casino Black Hawk

Monarch Casino Black Hawk is a lively gambling destination offering two floors of gaming experiences, including more than 600 state-of-the-art slot and video poker games, including exciting Triple Play Poker Bar progressives with high jackpots. The casino offers friendly dealers at a variety of fun table games, including roulette, blackjack, and craps. A high-definition video wall offers opportunities for multiple television viewing, including top sporting games and live entertainment performances. Dining options at the casino include the casual eatery Chicago Dogs and a massive buffet offering international-style stations, all-you-can-eat snow crab legs, and a full dessert station with a wide variety of sweets and pastries.

488 Main St, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Phone: 303-582-1000

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Golden Mardi Gras Casino is a complete gaming experience in Black Hawk, offering a wide variety of lively and laid-back gaming experiences to suit all gamblers' tastes. The casino is home to more than 650 of the world's most popular slot and video gaming machines, all equipped with ticket-in, ticket-out technologies. Machines range from penny machines up to $25 machines within the casino's elite High Limit Golden Jackpot room. Video poker tournaments are also offered, along with 39 table games offering opportunities to play roulette, blackjack, craps, and three-card poker. Dining options at the casino include the southern-style Bourbon Street Cafe, the casual Creekside Deli, and three full bars serving up a variety of draft beers and clever cocktails.

300 Main St, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Phone: 303-582-5600

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The Gilpin Casino is an exciting 24-hour casino in Black Hawk, offering unique Sudden Strike progressive jackpots that can with at any time with any gambler's spin. Flashing red lights indicate Hot Slots, which offer the casino's largest payouts. Table games such as blackjack, roulette,and craps offer friendly dealers and bet limits of up to $100 within the Winners Circle game room, which offers a daily points race. Dining options at the casino include Lucille Malone's, which serves up an unlimited salad bar and all-day breakfast options, with non-stop cocktail service available Thursdays through Sundays. Special events include point multiplier premium days and Club 50 events, which offer daily discounts for senior visitors.

111 Main St, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Phone: 303-582-6624

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Lady Luck Casino is a relaxed casino and resort in Black Hawk, offering convenient access to a wide variety of nearby outdoor recreation opportunities, including chances for skiing, cycling, and hiking. The resort is one of Black Hawk's newest casinos, in operation since 1992 within the former Colorado Central Station casino and resort building. Charming guest rooms offer amenities such as pillowtop mattresses, flat screen televisions, and coffee makers, with upgrades to private living areas and two-person whirlpool baths in spacious suites. More than 400 slot and video machines are available for casino play, along with a full poker room and a number of table games, including roulette, craps, and blackjack. Dining options on site include Otis and Henry's Restaurant, which serves up American-style comfort fare.

340 Main St, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Phone: 610-241-1610

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Saratoga Casino is one of Black Hawk's main gambling hubs, offering over 500 state-of-the-art slot and video redemption machines, including many of the latest and most popular game offerings. Friendly dealers lead games such as blackjack, craps, and roulette at the casino's casual game tables, with a number of lounges and bars offered on the casino floor for relaxation and refreshments between games. Complimentary beer is served up for all gamers at the Main Floor Bar, which also serves fine wines and sophisticated cocktails. Other dining options throughout the casino include the Mill City Chophouse, which serves up prime steaks and offers an outdoor patio and lounge, and the Main Street Cafe, which offers all-day breakfast options and delicious deli sandwiches and burgers.

101 Main St, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Phone: 303-582-6100

© Isle of Capri Casino Hotel

Isle of Capri Casino Hotel is an elegant hotel located approximately seven miles from Golden Gate Canyon State Park, offering an impressive collection of more than 1,100 of the top slot and video redemption machines available in a range of denominations, from penny machines to high-stakes games. 28 table games are available, including roulette, blackjack, and craps games, with seven tables offered in the casino's poker room. Understated guest rooms and suites with stunning mountain views offer luxurious amenities such as pillowtop mattresses, flat screen televisions, and coffee makers, with upgrades available to rooms with private sitting areas and whirlpool tubs. Dining options include the resort's Farradays' Steakhouse, an OpenTable Diner's Choice Award winner, and the Tradewinds Marketplace, which serves up late-night snacks.

401 Main St, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Phone: 610-241-1612

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Sasquatch Casino is an impressive 6,000-square-foot casino in Black Hawk, opened to the public in 2011 and striving to provide the region's best customer service and most exciting entertainment options. The two-story casino offers up over 145 conventional and electronic slot machines and tabletop gaming systems, providing some of the region's highest payout options. A unique family-friendly arcade area allows children and teenagers to play popular video and redemption games such as Pac-Man and pinball in a safe environment while parents hit the high stakes. Dining options within the casino include Harry's Grill and Pizza, which serves up all-day breakfast and a variety of American-style favorites, and Harry's Steakhouse, which serves up elegant land and sea entrees and comfort-fare appetizers.

125 Gregory St, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Phone: 720-880-1616

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Fireside Kitchen is a delicious casual dining restaurant located on the second floor of the Ameristar Casino Black Hawk that strives to recreate carefree moments around a campfire with family in a relaxed dining environment. The restaurant, which was opened in 2009, serves up a wide variety of fresh-off-the-fire entrees, including hickory-roasted prime rib, orange ginger glazed salmon, and chicken fried steak. Shareable appetizers include chorizo fundido, loaded tater tot nachos, and cheesesteak spring rolls, with a selection of craft burgers and sandwiches available at lunch and dinner. All-day breakfast options are served, including breakfast burritos, homestyle pancakes, and the restaurant's signature black forest ham and white cheddar breakfast sandwich.

Ameristar Resort, 111 Richman St level 2, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Phone: 720-946-4000

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Timberline Grill is one of the premiere restaurants at the Ameristar Casino Black Hawk, offering elegantly-crafted entrees in a rustic Colorado-style dining room with reclaimed timber accents, cherry wood furnishings, and an ornately-carved custom wooden bar. The restaurant, which is one of several dining options at the 71,500-square-foot AAA Four Diamond resort, is open for dinner service Wednesdays through Sundays, offering a gourmet menu of high-quality land and sea fare, including full raw bar options such as oysters and jumbo shrimp cocktail. Steaks are certified-Angus and humanely raised, with top options such as filet mignon and New York strip steak available. Other options include king crab Oscar, jumbo prawns, and vegetarian entrees such as pan-roasted forest mushrooms with thyme and garlic.

111 Richman, Casino Pkwy level 1, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Phone: 720-946-4000

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Farmer's Pick Buffet is a scrumptious all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant at the elegant Isle of Capri Casino Hotel in Black Hawk, serving up more than 60 delicious buffet options for diners to choose from throughout the day. The restaurant emphasizes sustainable dining practices, serving up farm-to-table entrees with locally-sourced ingredients cultivated from regional Colorado farmers' markets. All-you-can-eat crab legs are available for diners, along with a wide variety of American-style comfort fare and international dining options. Prime rib is served on Thursday evenings, with an ever-changing carving station serving up slow-roasted meats and prime cuts. Other options include a full salad bar and a variety of delectable sweets and pastries for dessert.

401 Main St, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Phone: 303-998-7777

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Buffawhale Coffee and Tea Company is a charming cafe in Black Hawk, originally opened as the Mountain Mocha Cafe and rebranded during the summer of 2018. Breakfast and lunch are served up all day at the cafe, with breakfast options including delicious build-your-own breakfast burritos, creative avocado toasts, spicy breakfast sandwiches, and yogurt and granola options served with agave syrup. Lunch sandwich options range from Cubans and caprese sandwiches to classic toasted peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, with gluten-free bread available. A wide selection of classic coffee shop beverages are served throughout the day, including the restaurant's signature Mountain Mochas, paying homage to its former ownership and served with real homemade fudge.

135 Clear Creek St, Black Hawk, CO 80422, Phone: 303-582-2011