- The list below includes 85 free or cheap things to do in or near Cripple Creek, Colorado, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Scenic Drives, Mountains and Recreation Centers.
- From Shelf Road to Pikes Peak Heritage Center at Cripple Creek, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cripple Creek and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Colorado Springs, Canon City, Manitou Springs and Woodland Park.
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Shelf Road comprises of a narrow, un-paved path that lies between Cripple Creek and Canon City and provides beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
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9283 S. Highway 67, Cripple Creek, CO
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Pikes Peak Heritage Center at Cripple Creek is a place where one can learn about the local history through exhibits which feature a wide range of artifacts and interactive displays that include original mining equipment and a railroad model of the town back in mining days.
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Phantom Canyon Road is a dirt and gravel path that passes through mulitple picturesque and historic sites where visitors can observe a variety of vegetation and wildlife in the natural setting as well as multiple old bridges and tunnels.
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from Colorado Springs by US 24 and SR 67, Cripple Creek, CO
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Once a gold mining camp, Cripple Creek today is home to a number of casinos set in restored historic buildings, theaters, museums as well as the Cripple Creek Historic District which comprises of many structures dating back to the gold rush such the Imperial Hotel and Teller County Courthouse.
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136 West Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, CO 80813
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The Outlaw and Lawmen Jail Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the dark history of the area. Guests can try on prisoner clothing or get their mug shots taken at this site.
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Once a famous local brothel, Old Homestead House Museum today invites visitors to explore its restored interiors complete with velvet bedspreads and handmade furniture.
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P.O. Box 459, Cripple Creek, CO 80813
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Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad offer scenic tours with the help of a steam-powered engine which dates back a century, allowing the visitors to experience the old mining past. The route passes by a number of historic mines and ends at a mining camp.
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Located in the former Midland Terminal Railway Depot, the Cripple Creek District Museum is dedicated to the history of the local region. There are three main buildings with six different floors that compose the museum.
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128 E Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, CO 80813
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Catering to all ages, Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation offers a variety of programs and activities. Their year-round schedule includes an array of classes along with indoor soccer, t-ball, co-ed volleyball and youth baseball leagues.
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6620 Old Stage Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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The Stables at the Broadmoor is located just six miles away from the main city streets up the historic Stage Road. The guided tours run through the Pike National Forest, and there are special children's riding trails for younger family members.