Black Hawk travel guide

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You're Going to Love Black Hawk

With a population of 125, Black Hawk is a must-see destination in Colorado, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Black Hawk to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Black Hawk

If you’re looking for affordable options, Monarch Casino Black Hawk - TWENTY FOUR 7 Restaurant (488 Main Street) and Monarch Chophouse (488 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Black Hawk

Black Hawk in November
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Black Hawk in November
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Black Hawk in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Black Hawk, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Black Hawk

Plane

Although Black Hawk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 44 miles from Black Hawk. Aspen Pitkin County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Black Hawk departs from Austin and takes around 2h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Black Hawk. The train journey from Black Hawk to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $128 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $75 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Black Hawk is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 27 miles from Black Hawk. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Black Hawk, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Black Hawk takes 105 miles and will cost you around $20. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 285 miles.

Plane

Although Black Hawk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Denver Airport (DEN), which is located 44 miles from Black Hawk. Aspen Pitkin County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Black Hawk departs from Austin and takes around 2h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Black Hawk. The train journey from Black Hawk to Lincoln takes 8h 10m and costs around $128 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Junction, expect to pay about $75 for a 8h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Black Hawk is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 27 miles from Black Hawk. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Black Hawk, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Colorado Springs, the bus ride to Black Hawk takes 105 miles and will cost you around $20. From Gunnison, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 285 miles.

Airports near Black Hawk

Airlines serving Black Hawk

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,649 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,991 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,011 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,758 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
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Where to stay in Black Hawk

Average rates range from around $330 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $796 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Black Hawk

Most booked hotels in Black Hawk

The Silver Lake Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, 62 reviews)
$202+
Monarch Casino Resort Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 153 reviews)
$176+
Century Casino & Hotel - Central City
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 331 reviews)
$134+
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1326 reviews)
$144+
Horseshoe Black Hawk
3 stars
Good (7.6, 834 reviews)
$96+
Argo Inn and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 9 reviews)
$127+

Renting a car in Black Hawk

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Black Hawk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Black Hawk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.