- The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Salida, Colorado, including 28 different types of inexpensive activities like Rafting, Scenic Drives, Off Road & ATV and Ziplines.
- From Monarch Scenic Tram to Spiral Drive, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salida and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Buena Vista, Nathrop and Canon City.
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46.6 Miles
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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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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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496 votes
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.
46.6 Miles
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.
46.7 Miles
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.
46.8 Miles
Once a famous local brothel, Old Homestead House Museum today invites visitors to explore its restored interiors complete with velvet bedspreads and handmade furniture.
49.4 Miles
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.
49.5 Miles
I Bar Ranch is an authentic western heritage event center that seats up to 515. It is situated on a 10 acre converted hay meadow and offers access to fly fishing and equestrian/hiking opportunities.
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Ruby Cinema is a 3D movie theater with a small selection of films no longer in first-run. Their concessions include clarified butter on popcorn, organic drinks and energy drinks, and they offer free refills on all drinks.