Everything Cripple Creek is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Cripple Creek.
Bob Womack's 1891 gold strike on the western flank of Pikes Peak launched the last and richest gold rush in Colorado history, producing over 21 million ounces of gold and surpassing the California and Alaska rushes combined.
Thirty-four million years ago, a volcanic eruption buried a lush forest in ash and mudflows near present-day Florissant, preserving some of the most detailed insect and plant fossils ever found and petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide.
Inside Cheyenne Mountain near Colorado Springs, the US military built a nuclear-hardened command center designed to survive a direct atomic hit, where NORAD has watched the skies for incoming missiles since 1967.
17 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Bob Womack's 1891 gold strike on the western flank of Pikes Peak launched the last and richest gold rush in Colorado history, producing over 21 million ounces of gold and surpassing the California and Alaska rushes…
Once a booming gold mining town, Cripple Creek's historic district whispers tales of fortunes won and lost in the late 1800s. Cripple Creek exploded onto the scene as a gold mining center around 1890. Many of the…
This mine produced over 200,000 ounces of gold in just five years, fueling a gold rush frenzy. Located near Victor, Colorado, on the south slope of Battle Mountain, Stratton's Independence Mine was a major gold…
Hold onto your hat, because you're about to drive through a real-life time capsule! The Victor Downtown Historic District whispers tales of a gold rush that transformed this mountainside. In the late 1890s, Victor…
Get ready for some seriously breathtaking views, because you're approaching Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's most iconic mountains! In 1806, Zebulon Pike, leading an expedition for the U.S. Army to explore the Louisiana…
Thirty-four million years ago, a volcanic eruption buried a lush forest in ash and mudflows near present-day Florissant, preserving some of the most detailed insect and plant fossils ever found and petrified redwood…
Pull over here for a minute and imagine building a ranch from scratch, all by yourself, in the 1870s! That's what Adaline Hornbek did right here near Pikes Peak. Adaline established her ranch in this area and in 1878…
Prepare to step back in time at Miramont Castle, a unique Victorian-era home with a story as intriguing as its architecture. Built in 1895, Miramont Castle was the private residence of Father Jean Baptist Francolon, a…
Imagine traveling miles for a sip of water – but not just any water, water believed to cure what ails you! That's why people flocked to Manitou Springs. Starting in the late 1800s, and continuing into the 1900s, Manitou…
Imagine standing here over a century ago, witnessing the dawn of a protected natural space. North Cheyenne Cañon Park has been enchanting visitors since the late 1800s. Initially known as Colorado College Park, this…
Experience the grandeur of the Cliff House, a Queen Anne style hotel that has welcomed guests to Manitou Springs for generations. Built in 1873, the Cliff House was initially a modest boarding house. Over the next two…
Imagine the grand parties and whispered secrets held within these walls! Briarhurst Manor, now a restaurant, was once the home of Dr. William Bell, a key figure in Manitou Springs' early development. Bell, a British…
Get ready for some incredible views, because this spot is all about a monument dedicated to a beloved American cowboy and humorist. Spencer Penrose, a wealthy entrepreneur who helped shape Colorado Springs, began…
Inside Cheyenne Mountain near Colorado Springs, the US military built a nuclear-hardened command center designed to survive a direct atomic hit, where NORAD has watched the skies for incoming missiles since 1967.
Pull over here for a minute and imagine a bustling Wild West town, because that's exactly what Old Colorado City used to be. Founded during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush of 1859, Colorado City quickly became a vital supply…
Imagine the steam and roar of locomotives at this historic 14-stall railroad roundhouse, a vital hub for the Midland Terminal Railroad. This building was constructed and operated by the Colorado Midland Railroad,…
Red rock formations jutting 300 feet into the sky with Pikes Peak behind them. Free admission.