Old Colorado City, Colorado

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

Historic District – It’s shop after shop in this easy to walk district. Spend the morning, afternoon or evening strolling the historic main drag of Old Colorado City, Colorado Avenue. There are many great places to eat. Discover more at Shop Old Colorado City.

Accommodations

Booking.com

Hotels and lodging:

• Read about the best hotels in Colorado Springs.
• Read about the cabins to rent near Colorado Springs.

Activities near Old Colorado City

Amusement:

• Cave Of The Winds (7mi)
• ​North Pole Santa’s Workshop (12mi)

Casinos:

• Cripple Creek (45mi)

Landmarks:

• Air Force Academy
• Olympic Training Center

Museums:

• Dinosaur Resource Center (19mi)
• Ghost Town Musuem (3mi)
• Manitou Cliff Dwellings (6mi)
• Miramont Castle Museum (7mi)
• Peterson Air & Space Museum (8mi)
• Western Museum of Mining

National Lands:

• Florissant Fossil Beds (36mi)
• Pike National Forest

Natural Landmarks:

• Garden Of The Gods

Performing Arts:

• Flying W Ranch (7mi)
• Loonees Comedy Club

Railroads:

• Pikes Peak Cog Railway (7mi)

Rock Climbing:

• Front Range Climbing Company

Scenic Drives:

• Pikes Peak Highway (14mi)

State Parks:

• Cheyenne Mountain (8mi)

Towns:

• Calhan (34mi)
• Cañon City (46mi)
• Castle Rock (40mi)
• Colorado Springs (2mi)
• Cripple Creek (45mi)
• Denver (68mi)
• Manitou Springs (6mi)
• Pueblo (43mi)

Transportation:

• Colorado Springs Airport
• Mountain Metropolitan Transit

Waterfalls:

• Helen Hunt Falls (7mi)
• Rainbow Falls (5mi)
• Seven Falls (4mi)

Wildlife:

• Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (5mi)

Latest in Old Colorado City