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Central City (Colorado) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

home rule municipality in Gilpin and Clear Creek counties in Colorado, United States

About Central City (Colorado)

Once called the "Richest Square Mile on Earth," this historic old mining town is dotted with the old gold mines and hundreds of Victorian buildings. More than a half billion dollars of gold was mined in the area and the town once boasted a population of 30,000. Today, there are 300 year-round residents. Along with Black Hawk, it is part of a National Historic District.

Top Attractions in Central City (Colorado)

Explore the best things to see and do in Central City (Colorado):

  • Central City Opera House
  • Gilpin County Museum
  • Hidee Gold Mine
  • Reserve Casino Hotel

Where to Stay in Central City (Colorado)

  • 🏨Denver West / Central City KOA Holiday
  • 🏨Fortune Valley Casino Hotel

Central City (Colorado) Travel Guide Sections

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