Quick Summary:

  • Sitting at the base of Pikes Peak, Cripple Creek is a small town with a rich history and breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.
  • The town sprung up in the late 1800s at the start of the gold rush, and the town's many museums tell the stories of this time in great detail.
  • Visitors can take a tour of a working gold mine, but people also come to seek their fortunes in the town's gaming halls and casinos.
  • Whether you're looking to win big or simply learn about the area's history, here are the best things to do in Cripple Creek.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Old Homestead House Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Old Homestead House Museum | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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2. Outlaws & Law Men Jail Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Outlaws & Law Men Jail Museum | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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3. The Victor Lowell Thomas Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
The Victor Lowell Thomas Museum  | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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4. Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine

Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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5. Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad

Category: Kids & Family
Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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6. Phantom Canyon Road

Phantom Canyon Road | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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7. Cripple Creek District Museum

Category: Activities
Cripple Creek District Museum | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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8. Bronco Billy's Casino

Category: Entertainment
Bronco Billy's Casino | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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9. Colorado Grande Casino

Category: Entertainment
Colorado Grande Casino | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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10. Cripple Creek Donkey Herd

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Cripple Creek Donkey Herd | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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11. Dynamite Dick's Dining Emporium

Category: Food & Drink
Dynamite Dick's Dining Emporium | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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12. Historical Tour of the Gold Camp

Tours
Historical Tour of the Gold Camp | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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13. Wildwood Casino

Category: Entertainment
Wildwood Casino | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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14. The Butte Theater

Category: Entertainment
The Butte Theater | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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15. Century Casino Cripple Creek

Category: Entertainment
Century Casino Cripple Creek | Things to Do in Cripple Creek, Colorado
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