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Founded in 1891 when young Bob Womack found gold on his uncle's cattle ranch. In two years a townsite was founded and gained a population of 18,000. In 1896 fire destroyed most structures, but many were rebuilt in brick at that time.

Many gold mining camps are found in this district that yielded over $300,000 over the next 80 years. Victor was another prosperous gold mining town located nearby.

Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
45-minute adventure into yesteryear.

Cripple Creek District Museum
Daily 10AM-5PM June-Oct; Admission: $2.25; (719) 689-2634;
Located in the original railroad depot. Includes Assay Office and Heritage Gallery.

Mueller State Park
12,103 acre preserve located 3.5 miles south of Divide off SR-67. Hiking, biking and horseback trails.

Midnight Rose Hotel and Casino
256 EAST BENNETT AVENUE - Cripple Creek, CO, US 80813
Beautiful Victorian accomodations in the romantic ambiance of Cripple Creek. Slot machines, poker room and blackjack tables. Two on-site restaurants make this the perfect place to stay and play.

J P McGills Hotel and Casino
232 E BENNETT AVENUE - Cripple Creek, CO, US 80813
One of the premier gaming houses in Colorado, its stylishly appointed guest rooms have many modern amenities including fireplaces and jacuzzies. The resort includes three full-service bars, modern spacious motif and the Midnight Rose restaurant. The resort's tripple crown tour includes the Victorian Casino, Midnight Rose and the Brass Ass Casino.

Other Cripple Creek services:

Cripple Creek Restaurant Guide - Reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
Cripple Creek Hotel Directory - Room search and reservation service.
Special Vacation Packages for Cripple Creek - Great deals to the best vacation opportunities.
Bronco Billy's Sports Bar & Casino - (719) 689-2142;
Gold Rush Casino - (800) 235-8239;

Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine
"World's Greatest Gold Mine Tour"
PO Box 339, Cripple Creek, CO 80813; (719) 689-2466; Email:molliegold@rmi.net;
Located 1 mile north of Cripple Creek on US-67;
Tour: Start every 15 minutes 9AM-4PM April-October / about 40 minute duration;
Off season tours are available on weekends;
Admission: Adult $11 / Child $5 (3-11);

In 1891 Mollie Kathleen Gortner found a rich gold vein outcropping overlooked by famous prospector Bob Womack. Today you can still tour this mine and walk home with a real sample of gold ore. The tour uses a genuine Man Skip Elevator to descend a fully-lighted 1000 foot vertical shaft.

The mine entrance is at an altitude of about 10,000 feet. Interior temperature is a constant 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Very easy tour conducts a slow walk with no ladders or stairs to climb.

Adventure Mining Trails
Experience mountain off-roaders can try to follow either the Gold Camp Road or the Phantom Canyon Road.

Victor was a hard-living mining town founded in 1893 on the slopes of Battle and Squaw Mountains. By 1900 it had a population of over 12,000 who worked on nearly 500 mines in the immediate area. 70 trains a day hauled gold ore out to the mills in Colorado City (today's Colorado Springs). From 1891 to 1961 over $800 million worth of gold was dug out - mostly from Independence and Portland mines.

In 1899 a fire leveled nearly all of the hastily erected wooden buildings in town. Since then the town was rebuilt with the brick buildings visible today.

Today the Victor's draws tourist who come to shop the local antique stores and gift shops. Others take in camping, fishing or hiking in the nearby forests.

Victor / Lowell Thomas Museum
Started by the famous journalist and broadcaster. Mining exhibits.

Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
45-minute adventure into yesteryear.


Imperial Classic 10K Run [May] - Victor/Cripple Creek
Donkey Derby Days [ June]
Gold Rush Days [July]
Teller County Fair [July] - Cripple Creek

Holiday Inn Express Cripple Creek, CO
Cripple Creek Beach & Yacht Club;
PO Box 1329, 601 E. Galena Ave. - Cripple Creek, CO, US 80813;
Hotel features 67 guest rooms with picturesque views from the backside (west) of Pikes Peak. Free shuttle and breakfast. Fitness club includes sauna, hot tubs, indoor pool with two 50-foot lap lanes, tanning beds.

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