Formerly called Colorado City, Old Colorado City now resides as a historic district in Colorado Springs. The district consists of many city blocks of shops and restaurants. It’s a beautiful place to stroll around.
History
It was founded in May of 1859 as a supply hub via Ute Pass for mines in South Park and Blue River. Focus then shifted towards agriculture before another mining boom occurred years later in 1891. Gold strikes were made in Cripple Creek and Victor. The town was incorporated into Colorado Springs in 1917.
Main Attractions
Shopping – It’s shop after shop in this easy to walk district. Discover more at Shop Old Colorado City.
Activities near Old Colorado City
Amusement:
- Cave Of The Winds (7mi)
- North Pole Santa’s Workshop (12mi)
Casinos:
- Cripple Creek (45mi)
Factory Tours:
- Air Force Academy
- Olympic Training Center
Museums:
- Dinosaur Resource Center (19mi)
- Ghost Town (3mi)
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings (6mi)
- Miramont Castle (7mi)
- Peterson Air & Space Museum (8mi)
- Western Museum of Mining
National Lands:
Natural Landmarks:
Performing Arts:
- Flying W Ranch (7mi)
- Loonees Comedy Club
Railroads:
- Pikes Peak Cog Railway (7mi)
Rock Climbing:
Scenic Drives:
- Pikes Peak Highway (14mi)
State Parks:
- Cheyenne Mountain (8mi)
Towns:
- Calhan (34mi)
- Cañon City (46mi)
- Castle Rock (40mi)
- Cripple Creek (45mi)
- Denver (68mi)
- Manitou Springs (6mi)
- Old Colorado City (2mi)
- Pueblo (43mi)
Transportation:
Waterfalls:
- Helen Hunt Falls (7mi)
- Rainbow Falls (5mi)
- Seven Falls (4mi)
Wildlife:
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (5mi)
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Handsome Historic Districts of Colorado – Take a peek into Colorado’s past with a visit to one of these historic districts. Each one has blocks lined with colorful old buildings, many of them original from the town’s Old West heydays. From the Front Range to the…
