Things to Do & Area Attractions
Your annual guide to the top things to do across Cripple Creek and nearby destinations.
Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain is a majestic landmark located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Rising over 14,000 feet into the sky, Pikes Peak captivates visitors with its stunning beauty and iconic presence along the front range.
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods is a breathtaking public park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Known for its towering red rock formations and dramatic natural scenery, it offers visitors incredible views, scenic walking trails, and a unique glimpse into the region’s geological beauty at the base of Pikes Peak.
The Peak Fly Shop
Your local hub for fly fishing in the Pikes Peak region, offering guided trips, classes, gear, and destination travel from two Colorado locations.
Pikes Peak Fan Fest
One of Colorado Springs’ largest street festivals, held the Friday before Race Day in Downtown Colorado Springs. Meet drivers, explore sponsor displays, and watch high-flying FMX freestyle motocross stunts — all free and open to the public.
Park County – Spinney Mountain State Park
A serene alpine retreat in the heart of South Park, Spinney Mountain offers world-class trout fishing on a 2,444-acre reservoir, stunning views of the Collegiate Peaks, and exceptional wildlife watching across 6,080 acres of pristine Colorado wilderness.
Park County – Eleven Mile State Park
A premier outdoor destination just 38 miles from Colorado Springs, featuring a massive reservoir renowned for trophy fishing — rainbow, brown, cutthroat, kokanee, and pike. Enjoy boating, kayaking, sailing, hiking, biking, camping, and incredible wildlife viewing across 7,662 acres of stunning mountain scenery.
Manitou – Miramont Castle
A 14,000-square-foot National Historic Landmark built in 1895, this stunning Victorian-era castle in Manitou Springs offers museum tours that transport visitors back to life in the 1800s — a one-of-a-kind step into Colorado’s history.
Manitou – Cliff Dwellings
Step inside ancient Native American history at this hands-on outdoor museum just outside Colorado Springs. Explore and touch authentic cliff dwellings, browse cultural exhibits in two on-site museums, and enjoy stunning views over historic Manitou Springs — a must-see for all ages.
Gold Belt Scenic Byway – Shelf Road
A rugged, unpaved backcountry drive carved into canyon walls along the Gold Belt Scenic Byway, offering some of Colorado’s best sport climbing, scenic overlooks, camping, and a taste of the region’s stagecoach history.
Gold Belt Scenic Byway – Phantom Canyon Road
A stunning 30-mile unpaved scenic drive along Colorado’s Gold Belt Byway, winding through dramatic canyon landscapes past historic mining-era sites, cattle ranches, and rolling hills with breathtaking photo ops at every turn.
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
A Colorado Springs landmark perched above Williams Canyon, offering guided cave tours, thrilling outdoor attractions, and breathtaking mountain experiences for all ages.