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Central City Opera HouseThis is the fifth oldest professional opera company in the country and is renowned for exquisite world-class productions, a robust young artist training program, creative education activities and community engagement. It has offered operatic and theatrical productions that drew prominent actors and performers in the late 19th-century, and in the early 20th-century it was a motion picture theatre.
Black HawkThe historic City of Black Hawk is a home rule municipality located in Gilpin County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 127 at the 2020 United States Census, making Black Hawk the least populous city in Colorado. The tiny city is a historic mining settlement founded in 1859 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. Black Hawk is now a part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
Argo Gold Mill and TunnelArgo Gold Mine & Mill is a national historic site located about 45 minutes from Denver. featuring an intact gold mill built at the entrance of the Argo Tunnel. The tunnel was built between 1893 and 1910 to drain the gold mines in Virginia Canyon, Gilpin Gulch, Russell Gulch, Quartz Hill, Nevadaville, and Central City and allow easier ore removal. It began in 1893 with the construction of the Argo Tunnel. After 17 years it reached Central City, about 4.5 miles away.
Charlie Tayler Water WheelThis largest water wheel in the state of Colorado, was constructed in 1893 by Charlie Tayler. Tayler used this water wheel to power an ore processing stamp mill at his gold mining operations on Ute Creek. It was moved to its present site in 1946, a gift to the people of Idaho Springs by his estate. It was restored during the spring and summer of 1988 by volunteers and private contributions. It was dedicated during Gold Rush Days, July 16-17, 1988.
Mt. Evans Scenic BywayThe Mount Evans Scenic Byway, just 60 miles west of Denver, is the highest paved road in North America. A day trip to the top is a journey that snakes and climbs through nearly 9,000 feet of elevation gain, from the high plains of Denver through five climate zones to the 14,264-foot summit of Mount Evans, one of 54 peaks in Colorado that soar to 14,000 feet and above – the famous “fourteeners.”
Phoenix Gold MineThe Phoenix Gold Mine is an authentic trip into Colorado mining history. This is a working gold and silver mine owned and operated by third-generation hard-rock miner Alvin "Al" Mosch. As we found out, the mine's temperature hovers between 42 and 54 degrees F. year round, so it's good to wear a jacket no matter what month you arrive. Miners still push tons of gold and silver ore along the narrow-gauge rails in small underground ore cars, just as they did 150 years ago.
Golden Gate Canyon State ParkThis 12,000 acre state park is conveniently located just outside Denver, in the Front Range. It includes a visitor center, over 100 campsites and 125 picnic sites. Some of the best camping and hiking in Golden, CO, and the entire state of Colorado, is found at Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Here’s everything you need to know for a memorable trip.
Mount ThomasMount Thomas is located near Black Hawk, covering some 300 acres including more than 200 acres of "fully groomed forested acres of Aspen and pine. The view of the Rocky Mountains is stunning.This is a popular trail for hiking, horseback riding, and trail running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park Golden Gate Canyon State Park is the ideal outdoor getaway perfect for a day or week-long excursion. The 12,119-acre Front Range park established in 1960 has 42 miles of hiking trails. Facilities include a visitor center, over 100 campsites and 125 picnic sites. Commonly seen wildlife includes mule deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, Abert's squirrel and pine squirrel.
Tremont MountainTremont Mountain is the northernmost named summit in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Its summit consists of a rocky outcropping with some simple scrambling that is required to reach the high point. It also offers great views of the entire Front Range, from Longs Peak to Pikes Peak.
Yankee HillYankee Hill is a mountain in the Front Range in United States. The prominence is 41m/135ft. It is one of the iconic attraction in this area and also there is so challenging trek route too.
Raccoon Trail TrailheadThis 2.5 mile loop hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park has lots of shade, panoramic views of snowcapped peaks, wildflowers, and trickling brooks. The trail eases on a service road lined by notably tall aspen and a bright collection of wildflowers. The narrow valley through which you're passing opens upon reaching a sparingly marked access road-trail for Reverend's Ridge Campground.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National ForestsThe Arapaho National Forest was established by Theodore Roosevelt on July 1, 1908. The Roosevelt National Forest, originally part of the Medicine Bow Forest Reserve, was first named the Colorado National Forest in 1910 and was renamed by President Herbert Hoover to honor President Theodore Roosevelt in 1932. The Pawnee National Grassland was transferred to the Forest Service from the Soil Conservation Service in 1954. It was designated a national grassland in 1960.
St Mary's GlacierSt. Mary's Glacier is just outside of Idaho Springs, making it perfect for a day trip. Enjoy the St. Mary's Glacier hike, fresh air, and beautiful scenery. Enjoy this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Idaho Springs, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. If you walk around St. Mary’s lake then hike up the glacier, you will gain incredible views of the Rocky Mountains to the west.
St. Mary's GlacierSt. Mary's Glacier is a hike with stunning views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, a beautiful lake, and, of course, the glacier. The nearest community is the unincorporated Alice, Colorado and is accessible via a 1.5 mile hike from a parking lot in Alice. Along the trail, there are also plenty of opportunities for photos – this hike is totally Instagram-able. Here’s your guide to everything and anything relating to the St. Mary’s Glacier hike!
Thorodin MountainThorodin Mountain is located inside Golden Gate Canyon SP and within Roosevelt National Forest. This is only a class-2 hike and a short one at that.From the summit of Thorodin Mountain, descend to the northeast, skirting a 10,520 foot false summit of Thorodin Mountain to its east side. Continue heading northeast to the saddle between Starr Peak and Thorodin Mountain's northeastern false summit. From the saddle, ascend to the northeast to the summit of Starr Peak.
Echo MountainEcho Mountain is a ski, snowboard and tubing area located in Clear Creek County, west of Evergreen, Colorado. It is the closest ski area to the Denver metro area.The main lift, the Hot Laps Special, is a fixed-grip triple that has a turn around time of 4 minutes 39 seconds. The entire mountain is wired for sound so music can also be played. The two lodge buildings are of modern industrial design featuring many windows overlooking the slopes, corrugated metal walls and exposed ceilings.
Chief Mountain TrailChief Mountain Trail is a 3.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Idaho Springs, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Teller HouseTeller House is a historic hotel in Central City, Colorado. Built in 1872, the building now serves as a restaurant.The bar at the Teller House is well known for the "Face on the Barroom Floor," a painting of a woman's face on the wooden floor, done in 1936 by local artist Herndon Davis, as a joke after being fired by the Teller House.