- The list below includes 211 free or cheap things to do in or near Central City, Colorado, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, History Museums, Disc Golf and Haunted Tours.
- From Gilpin History Museum to Ghost Town Disc Golf Course, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Central City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Boulder, Idaho Springs and Wheat Ridge.
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1520 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444
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Set beneath the beautiful and rugged Rocky Mountains, the Georgetown Loop Historic Railroad offers a 7.2kilometers tours to tourists aboard an old-time steam locomotive. Tourists pass by the Clear Creek Canyon and some of the gold and silver mines that were once flourishing during the gold rush era.
11.6 Miles
A small neighborhood park, City Park features a large children's playground with a structure made to resemble real buildings along with slides and tire swings. The park provides open grass fields, trees, picnic tables and a gazebo.
11.6 Miles
The Bowman-White House Museum is a historical location designed in Victorian style. The house is used by historical enthusiasts who are interested in learning more about the local area and culture.
11.7 Miles
Hotel de Paris Museum used to be the first-class French restaurant during the silver mining boom in the 1800s. Now, it operates as a museum is a great place for people of all ages to learn about old innovations in domestic science and culinary history.
11.7 Miles
Located in a modern hydroelectric plant, the Georgetown Energy Museum is dedicated to the history of energy production in and around Georgetown, Colorado. It features historical documents, photos, energy production equipment, appliances and more.
11.7 Miles
The public can come see original, 19th-century, firefighting artifacts at the Georgetown Firefighting Museum. Patrons can view an interpretive exhibit, appreciate the historic furnishings and learn what firefighting was like before modern equipment.
11.7 Miles
Showcasing a local photographer named Gary A. Haines, Grizzly Creek Gallery Inc is filled with prints on display for visitors to enjoy. The photographs depict scenes of nature; including forests, mountains, and rivers.
11.7 Miles
Colorado Mountain is an art gallery run as a members' co-op. The gallery features the works of more than 60 Colorado artists in a wide variety of styles and media.
11.7 Miles
Opened in 1980, Los Andes, LLC is a historic art gallery offering a variety of different works on display. Railroad art, posters, and gifts are among the products available at the gallery.
11.8 Miles
Visitors can view a collection of works that includes pieces from award winning artists at Georgetown Gallery. Their collection features watercolors, pastels, and oil paintings that depict a variety of subjects including western scenes, landscapes, and florals.