Best places: Historic sites in Cripple Creek

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Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site image
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Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
Historical place
Reconstruction of an adobe fort from 1833 that served as a trading post for buffalo robes.
4.80 (1K reviews) (~171.44 km from centre)
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Downtown Golden
Historical place
Dating back to the early 1850s, this vibrant downtown area offers retail shops, restaurants & parks.
4.70 (2.2K reviews) (~112.22 km from centre)
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Crystal Mill
Historical place
By the river, this wooden mill from 1892 with scenic mountain views is reached via a hiking trail.
4.80 (501 reviews) (~170.25 km from centre)
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Museum of the Mountain West
Historical place museum
👍👍 This was a spur of the moment stop along our road trip. We circled back to see what this place was about and were just in time to join the next tour group. Everyone that worked there just seemed really amazingly friendly. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and thorough! The tour ended up being ab...
4.80 (456 reviews) (~230.75 km from centre)
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17 Mile House Farm Park
Historical place
Heritage site with outbuildings, a 19th-century farmhouse open for tours, trails & picnic areas.
4.70 (282 reviews) (~97.37 km from centre)
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Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
Historical place
Scenic park with old-fashioned houses & interpretive guides depicting farm life from 1775 to 1907.
4.60 (352 reviews) (~30.3 km from centre)
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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Historical place
A stone memorial & signage mark the site where US cavalry killed Cheyenne & Arapaho people in 1864.
4.60 (250 reviews) (~233.36 km from centre)
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Hornbek Homestead
Historical place
👍👍 This was a very cool place. I think you have to visit the visitors center first but I just took pictures through the window. It was too chilly to walk the wildlife loop.
4.70 (157 reviews) (~21.95 km from centre)
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Tabor Opera House
Opera house
Seasonal concerts & community events in a restored 1879 stone & brick building with guided tours.
4.80 (119 reviews) (~111.06 km from centre)
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The Stone House
Historical place
👍👍 Scenic and cared for trails. The Stonehouse has a nice quiet spot with benches to sit and enjoy the abundant natural beauty.
4.70 (119 reviews) (~102.43 km from centre)
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Natural Fort
Historical place
👍👍 I have been stopping at this location for many many years. I love that every time I do I see something new that I had not before. Rather it be the amazing graffiti or a new spot I've never came across.
4.50 (177 reviews) (~246.33 km from centre)
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Holzwarth Historic Site
Historical landmark
👍👍 Extremely interesting. Don”t skip it if you are on the East Side - fascinating stories and a great stroll around the Never Summer Mountains. Gorgeous meadows and the beautiful Colorado river. Don’t miss
4.60 (127 reviews) (~190.03 km from centre)
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Metzger Farm Open Space
Park
👍👍 Great location for pictures. These were taken during December. This is a big area and is not very busy.
4.70 (93 reviews) (~130.74 km from centre)
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Old Mill Park
Park
Historic park with several 19th–century cabins, a gazebo & gardens. Open seasonally.
4.70 (78 reviews) (~157.62 km from centre)
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Buena Vista Depot
Historical place
👍👍 A wonderful glimpse from a different time. McPhelemy Park is a beautiful place.
4.60 (69 reviews) (~83.42 km from centre)
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La Veta Pass-Uptop Historic District
Historical place
👍 I was going to stop here. Due to the grade of the dirt road any having my travel trailer I decided to skip it, but keep this ghost town on my list. If you visit please be respectful as it’s private property.
4.50 (71 reviews) (~128.28 km from centre)
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Hancock Ghost Town
Historical place
👍👍 Really awesome place! We hiked to the Alpine Tunnel, and it was incredible up there, recommend for sure. The road up there is pretty intense, it’s all rocks basically
4.50 (35 reviews) (~103.29 km from centre)
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