- 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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45000 West U.S. Highway 50, Canon City, CO 81212
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Echo Canyon River Expeditions is a local outfitter which organizes both family-friendly and adventure class whitewater rafting trips around the Colorado wilderness and the Rocky mountains. These trips can also be combined with other activities such as horseback riding, zipline and ATV tours.
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Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours hosts adventure zipline tours with 20 different ziplines spread over the classic course and the more recent, Extreme Zip Line Course which is one of the fastest courses around the Royal Gorge.
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Garden of the Gods is a public park which features a range of beautiful red rock formations including the Balanced Rock and the Three Graces and is also home to a variety of outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and more.
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Fort Gorge RV Park and Campground, Canon City, CO
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Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Rafting offers trips on the Arkansas River from September through May. The exciting journey begins north of Buena Vista and runs through Brown's Canyon, with more challenging trips available for experienced rafters.
18.9 Miles
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is a historic property that served as a Native American site, homestead, ranch, and Edwardian estate. It currently has exhibits detailing its extensive history and offers tours of the property.
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Standard horseback riding trips are arranged through Fort Royal Stables in the summer with the stables being closed to the public in the winter with only private appointments allowed. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are preferred.
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44650 US Highway 50 West, Canon City, CO 81212
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Clear Creek Rafting Company - Day Tours offers a variety of whitewater rafting tours of the Arkansas River at the Royal Gorge. The company tailors trips to all skill and experience levels, and trips include a free photo cd.
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44641 US Hwy 50, Canon City, CO 81212
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Whitewater professional guides have been offered at the River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center since 1972. Trips are held along the Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge and more adventurous rapids of Bighorn Sheep Canyon.
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As a multistory Tudor Revival mansion, Glen Eyrie Castle offers tours where visitors can learn about its history and explore the first two floors. The mansion hosts tea parties and feasts with the staff dressed up in Renaissance outfits.
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126 Cimino Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
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Formerly known as Confluence Park, America the Beautiful Park is a 30 acre site that offers a scenic, green oasis in the middle of downtown Colorado Springs. The park features playgrounds, fountains, and attractive landscaping.