More than 100 years ago this charming community attracted tens of thousands of gold-seekers to its hillsides in search of their fortunes. The gold mines are a part of Cripple Creek’s colourful history, and today, visitors can choose from a wide variety of rich and wonderful experiences here.
Mining is the core of how Cripple Creek came to be. Gold was discovered in 1891 by a cowboy and part-time prospector and it transformed a sleepy, little ranching community into one of the world’s richest gold camps. Today, you can tour the Mollie Kathleen mine, descending 1,000 feet
underground and touring through its educational exhibits. Visitors will
learn about the workings of the 1890s hard rock gold miner.