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Prospector's Treasure Hunt Get into it! Click the image below:
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Enhance your experience! Make your future visit memorable!
While visiting the area, take advantage of the many attractions and activities we have to offer. Tour a museum, ride a train, go 1,000 feet underground, or go for a hike! Whatever your fancy, there is something for everyone. For additional information, check out the websites provided below.
Feeling adventurous? Find your way to the Treasure Hunt where several of our local attractions appeal to the treasure hunter in you!
Click on a link below to jump down to the location you want to view.
American Eagles Overlook
One of the most impressive views of the Cripple Creek/Victor Mining District, back dropped by the Continental Divide, is from atop the American Eagles Overlook near Victor, Colorado.
From the overlook, look down into a portion of the massive Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company surface operations - watch equipment extract ore from the caldera of the extinct volcano that made this area rich with gold. Take in breathtaking views of Mt. Pisgah and the Collegiate & Sangre de Cristo mountains to the west as well as the historic town of Goldfield and Vindicator Valley to the east.
Mountain View BMX Track
Bike-away on this unique mountain track located a little past Cripple Creek Public Works on County Rd. 89. This free track offers challenging BMX excitement. Each Fall a BMX race and Big Air Competition are held. The track is free and open for use year round, weather permitting.
Butte Theater 
Since the town’s early days as a small mining camp, theater has always been a part of the rich heritage of Cripple Creek. Theater and opera houses have come and gone over the years, but one historical venue that began in the heyday of the gold rush still features exciting and original live entertainment to this day: the Butte Opera House.
Carr Manor
Carr Manor is the perfect place for your Colorado vacation rental, romantic getaway, honeymoon, family reunion, retreat or wedding. We are located in the historic gold mining town of Cripple Creek, Colorado, surrounded by a wealth of history & activities that offer year-round fun & adventure. See our Online Packages for easy lodging & attraction combinations.
Costello Street Coffee House
 Costello Street Coffee House, known historically as the McLaughlin House, was built in 1885 and was home to one of Florissant's prominent families. The McLaughlins bought and operated the general store located next door to the home from the founders of Florissant, the Castellos.
The Costello Street Coffee House has been lovingly redecorated in the victorian style which it may once have enjoyed. It is a quiet and charming setting in which to enjoy a full coffee bar, pastries and desserts, tea and a sandwich menu. A Friday night dinner is served as well as a Sunday breakfast buffet. A wonderful high tea is offered by reservation: call 719-748-3567 for information.
Cripple Creek District Museum
Since 1953, the Cripple Creek District Museum has worked to preserve the history of the entire Cripple Creek District and Teller County.  Three of Cripple Creek's most historic buildings - the 1893 Colorado Trading & Transfer Building, the 1895 Midland Terminal Railroad Depot and a turn-of-the-century Assay Office - house literally thousand |
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