Cripple Creek Attractions
44mi/71km west of Colorado Springs, at a height of 10,000ft/3,000m, is the old gold-diggers' town of Cripple Creek (which can be reached by all-terrain vehicles from the Gold Camp Road). In the 1890s there was a swarming population of over 10,000 gold prospectors; nowadays Cripple Creek has no more than 600 inhabitants.
Butte Opera House
Butte Opera House in Cripple Creek offers year-round live professional theater, musical entertainment and classic melodrama. The grand Opera House was built in the 1890's and has seen a number of makeovers. In 1999, the town of Cripple Creek began extensive renovations that were completed in 2000. The Butte Opera House received fresh paint, Victorian-era wallpaper, and period chandeliers.
Cripple Creek District Museum
The Cripple Creek District Museum is located in the original Midland-Terminal Railroad Depot at Bennett and Fifth Streets in Cripple Creek. The three buildings have six floors of displays including mining machinery and memorabilia, Victorian clothing and furniture, American Indian artifacts, photographs, maps, and letters.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to May 17
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior | $ 3.00 |
| Military discount | $ 3.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 2.50 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
Visitors can take an interesting excursion through the area on a steam train of the Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
Box 459
Cripple Creek, CO 80813-0459
United States
Box 459
Cripple Creek, CO 80813-0459
United States
Phone 1 (719) 689-2640
Fax 1 (719) 689-3256
Hours
May 25 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine
Mollie Kathleen Gortner discovered the gold mine on September 9th, 1891. She became the first woman in the camp to strike a gold claim in her own name. The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine offer free tours that descend 1,000 feet into the mineshaft to take visitors back in time. Find out what life and work where like for the Hard Rock Miners. Antique mining tools and artifacts are on display!
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine
Box 339
Cripple Creek, CO 80813-0339
United States
Box 339
Cripple Creek, CO 80813-0339
United States
Phone 1 (719) 689-2466
Fax 1 (719) 689-2070
Hours
April 7 to May 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
May 16 to September 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 21 to October 25
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
