Take a weekend getaway to Central City, Colorado – where the past meets the present
, 2022-12-21 01:00:00,
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Photo courtesy of Central City, Colo.
Imagine a friendly, welcoming place filled with Old West history, arts and culture, casinos, a thriving downtown, restaurants, comfortable places to stay, breathtaking scenery and diverse wildlife. You will find this – and more – in Central City, an easily accessible destination less than 40 minutes from Denver (perfect for local Coloradans and out-of-state visitors!)
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A Boom Town – Then and Now!
Gold was discovered in Central City, a home rule municipality in Gilpin and Clear Creek counties, during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush of 1859, with the area settled June 12, 1886. Mining records show more than 17,000 mining claims in the southern end of Gilpin County, so it is no wonder that the historic mining settlement came to be known as the “Richest Square Mile on Earth.” Much of the bygone era remains in the Victorian architecture and historic buildings that are protected by ordinance on the narrow streets and curving lanes that invite navigation.
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