Cripple Creek

Cripple Creek

Cripple Creek was founded during the boom of the gold rush and has attained National Historic Landmark status, so be prepared to see some amazing century old buildings along the main stretch. This charming town also has colorful Victorian homes throughout its city center and a friendly herd of wild donkeys whose ancestors are those of the pack mules used for mining. The active Newmont gold mine and dozens of 24 hour casinos means Cripple Creek has some of the biggest employers in all of Teller county. With world class scenery and an aspen season that draws photographers and tourists from all over the state, you’ll never be anything less than awestruck at all Cripple Creek has to offer.