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8 Best and Fun Things To Do In Victor, Colorado


TouristWire Editors

A former gold mining town, Victor offers a unique experience for anyone visiting Colorado.

It features a number of remarkably well-preserved buildings and mining structures from the late nineteenth century, as well as several charming shops and restaurants.

You’ll also find numerous activities for all ages and interests to enjoy here, from hiking, biking, and visiting museums to experiencing the town’s gold mining history through special guided tours.

In addition, Victor is home to the annual Gold Rush Days celebration, a three-day event that takes place every July to commemorate the town’s mining heritage.

It’s also a fun way for visitors to experience all that Victor has to offer, with live music performances, a parade, old-fashioned baseball, mining games, and, of course, great food and drink.

If this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to visit, keep reading for a list of additional recommendations so you can make the most out of your trip

The 8 Most Popular Things To Do In Victor, Colorado

8. Victor’s Gold Camp

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: Victor Ave Victor CO

7. Rhyolite Mountain

4.3 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

6. Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine

4.2 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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Location: 1632 Co Road 82 Cripple Creek CO

Tel:  719 689 4127

Web Address:   http://ccvgoldmining.com/

5. Skaguay Reservoir

4.6 ★★★★★ (76 reviews)

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4. Victor Lowell Thomas Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (92 reviews)

Location: 298 Victor Ave Victor CO

Tel:  719 689 5509

Web Address:   http://victormuseum.com/

3. Vindicator Valley Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (121 reviews)

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Location: Country Co Road 81 Victor CO

Web Address:   http://stcfg.com/

2. Cripple Creek Heritage Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (448 reviews)

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Location: 9283 S CO 67 Cripple Creek CO

Tel:  719 689 3315

Web Address:   https://visitcripplecreek.com/attractions/cripple-creek-heritage-information-center/

1. Gold Mine Tours Inc .

4.9 ★★★★★ (1,289 reviews)

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Location: 9388 CO 67 Cripple Creek CO

Tel:  719 689 2466

Web Address:   http://goldminetours.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Victor, Colorado! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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