Cripple Creek

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Cripple Creek
Photo by Sharon H
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Hear stories of fortune hunters, go wildlife spotting and explore mining heritage in a city that was once a hub of gold mining activity.

The city of Cripple Creek is a former gold mining camp at the foot of Pikes Peak. The picturesque place sits in a valley and is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. Explore the spectacular scenery and relive the past in Cripple's Creek's museums and historical attractions.

Toward the end of the 19th century, gold discoveries in Cripple Creek heralded the start of last great Colorado gold rush. Now, the allure of the abandoned mines attracts thousands of visitors every year. Visit the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine and journey 1,000 feet (305 metres) underground to see gold veins, ride an air powered train along a mine rail and look at old mining equipment.

To learn more about the Cripple Creek’s mining heritage go to Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum. If you want to discover more about the city’s past, listen to tales of infamous outlaws of the Wild West at the Cripple Creek Jail Museum. Climb inside original cells, study police logs from the 1890s and read original newspaper stories about the lawless. The darker side of Cripple Creek’s early years are explored in the Old Homestead House Museum, once one of the town's numerous brothels.

See some of the city's natural attractions with a ride on the Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad. A steam-powered locomotive takes you on a 4-mile (6.5-kilometre) round-trip into the Rocky Mountains, past abandoned mines.

Hikers and bikers can explore the area’s many trails, including the Gold Camp Trail. Bring your camera for the wildlife spotting opportunities. Among the animals that can be seen in the terrain around the city are mountain lions, mule deer, elks, black bears, coyotes and raccoons.

Cripple Creek also has many attractions to keep you entertained in the evening. Dine in a candle-lit restaurant, watch a show at the Butte Theatre and try your luck at one of the casinos.

Cripple Creek is approximately 40 miles (64 kilometres) west of Colorado Springs. Leave some time in your stay to look at its sister city of Victor. The mining town is a short drive away and features many late 19th-century structures.

Chamonix Casino Hotel

Chamonix Casino Hotel

4.5 out of 5
201 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO
The price is RM461 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
RM461
RM644 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cripple Creek. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful loved the pool but there needs to be signage so guests can find the pool without asking for directions"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Chamonix Casino Hotel
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods

2.5 out of 5
555 W Garden Of Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is RM248 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM248
RM273 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,569 reviews)
"Older unit with some furniture issues not being repaired"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs

3.5 out of 5
8110 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is RM338 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM338
RM373 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,619 reviews)
"Decent place to stay for one night. Keep in mind this place has no elevator so if you don’t want to drag your luggages up a flight of stairs then request ground floor rooms. We had some very noisy people staying in the room next to us so walls are thin. Breakfast was excellent!! With lots of ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
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Royal Gorge Cabins

Royal Gorge Cabins

3.5 out of 5
45054 West US Hwy 50, Canon City, CO
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Canon City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Royal Gorge Bridge and Tunnel Drive are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (243 reviews)
"Very clean and close to great experiences!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Royal Gorge Cabins
Tiny House! Hot Tub! Pikes Peak & AC

Tiny House! Hot Tub! Pikes Peak & AC

3.5 out of 5
19253 U.S. 24, #13A, Woodland Park, CO
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Woodland Park. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Team Telecycle and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur ...
Tiny House! Hot Tub! Pikes Peak & AC
Sophies Cottage

Sophies Cottage

3.5 out of 5
323 N Foote Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Garden of the Gods and Pikes ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Peaceful stay"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Sophies Cottage
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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