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Cripple Creek travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cripple Creek

With a population of 1,155, Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Cripple Creek

Cripple Creek in March
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cripple Creek in March
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cripple Creek

Plane

Although Cripple Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colorado Springs (COS), which is located 26 miles from Cripple Creek. Aspen Pitkin County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cripple Creek departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cripple Creek. The train journey from Cripple Creek to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cripple Creek is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 69 miles from Cripple Creek. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cripple Creek, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Cripple Creek takes 545 miles and will cost you around $102. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 620 miles.

Plane

Although Cripple Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colorado Springs (COS), which is located 26 miles from Cripple Creek. Aspen Pitkin County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cripple Creek departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cripple Creek. The train journey from Cripple Creek to Omaha takes 9h 31m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $57 for a 15h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cripple Creek is to pick up a car rental from Denver, which is about 69 miles from Cripple Creek. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NU Car, among others, in Denver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cripple Creek, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Albuquerque, the bus ride to Cripple Creek takes 545 miles and will cost you around $102. From Salt Lake City, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 620 miles.

Airports near Cripple Creek

ASEAspen Pitkin County
COSColorado Springs
DENDenver Intl

Airlines serving Cripple Creek

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,529 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,465 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in Cripple Creek

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Golden Nugget Cripple Creek and Gold King Mountain Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cripple Creek

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Cripple Creek Hospitality House
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 607 reviews)
$125+
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Century Casino & Hotel Cripple Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1050 reviews)
$100+
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Colorado Grande Casino
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 28 reviews)
$91+
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Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
3 stars
Good (7.9, 194 reviews)
$108+
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The Victor Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 473 reviews)
$76+
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Fortune Club Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 26 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Cripple Creek

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Cripple Creek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Cripple Creek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.