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Prospector's Treasure Hunt Get into it! Click the image below:
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CRIPPLE CREEK: COLORADO MOUNTAIN TOWN CHARM
The historic town of Cripple Creek, Colorado sits on the southwest slopes of majestic Pikes Peak in the beautiful Colorado Rockies. More than 100 years ago, this charming community attracted tens of thousands of gold-seekers to its hillsides in search of their fortunes. The gold mines are a part of Cripple Creek’s colorful history, and today, visitors can choose from a variety of many rich and wonderful experiences here.
 Cripple Creek Named Best Day Trip by the Colorado Spring's Gazette!
PIKES PEAK HERITAGE CENTER
 Open SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
9AM to 5PM
The Pikes Peak Heritage Center at Cripple Creek introduces visitors to the
region’s fascinating history, recreation opportunities and cultural attractions. Bring the family and enjoy the fun to be had in the heart of history!
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| Mining is the core of how Cripple Creek, Colorado came to be. Gold was discovered in 1891 by a cowboy and part-time prospector and it transformed a sleepy, little ranching community into one of the world’s richest gold camps. Today, you can tour a real mine, descending 1,000 feet underground and learn about how it was to mine back then. |
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| See the Rocky Mountains the way early explorers did…from the back of a horse! The Cripple Creek area offers several horseback riding opportunities. Some rides tuck into the forest on quiet trails, others cross vast meadows filled with wildlife – all with Pikes Peak as their backdrop. From kids to seniors there will be a horse suited just for you. The west is still alive and well in Cripple Creek! |
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The challenge and beauty of biking in the Pikes Peak region is second to none. Choose from meandering, paved mountain blacktops to rugged, single-track trails snaking through the forest. Go for a friendly social ride or test your mettle on some of the incredible climbs. There are numerous scenic rides in the Cripple Creek vicinity, so load up your bike, grab your helmet and gloves and head on out here!
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Visitors with a historic interest will enjoy browsing the region’s many museums. Here you can learn about the gold rush - the characters it brought to town and those it created. Learn about the mining life; see original artifacts; ponder the successes and the colorful way of life in the new frontier. Cripple Creek is truly in the heart of history!
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