6 days in Cripple Creek & Colorado Springs Itinerary

The City of Cripple Creek is the Statutory City that is the county seat of Teller County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sat): try to win big at Bronco Billy's Casino, look for gifts at Cripple Creek, then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, and finally try your luck at Wildwood Casino. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sun): take in the awesome beauty at Horsethief Falls, look for all kinds of wild species at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, and then take an in-depth tour of Cripple Creek District Museum.

For photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Cripple Creek online road trip planner.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Cripple Creek. In December in Cripple Creek, expect temperatures between 49°F during the day and 23°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Colorado Springs.

Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.

Colorado Springs is known for parks, zoos & aquariums, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, stroll around Red Rock Canyon Open Space, step into the grandiose world of Glen Eyrie Castle, and soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

To find photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Cripple Creek to Colorado Springs in 1.5 hours. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Cripple Creek in December since evenings lows in Colorado Springs dip to 18°F.