- TripBuzz found 85 things to do with kids in or near Cripple Creek, Colorado, including 73 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Colorado Springs, Canon City, Manitou Springs and Woodland Park.
- From Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad to Outlaw & Lawmen Jail Museum, the Cripple Creek area offers 53 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Scenic Drives and Mountains.
- A former gold mining town, the city of Cripple Creek is now a thriving tourist destination in the heart of Colorado. It's wide selection of attractions draw visitors of all ages from around the U.S. Surrounded by Pike National Forest, outdoor recreation is offered year round, and visitors can enjoy local theatre, historic railroad depots, museums, shops and eateries.
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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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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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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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The Butte Theatre is a local theater located inside a building which dates back to the Victorian era, complete with period chandeliers and wallpapers. The theater features a range of professional as well as community productions as well as a variety of other entertainment events.
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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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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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The Thin Air Theatre Company hosts musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. The location specializes in melodrama performances, allowing guests the chance to cheer heroes and boo villains without complication.