The Pikes Peak Heritage Center tops the list of attractions near Cripple Creek vacation homes and cabins. It brings the visitors up close with the region's fascinating history, cultural attractions and recreation opportunities. At Cripple Creek you can visit the gold mine descending 1,000 feet under the ground. There are many other activities you can enjoy here and catch up with interesting trivia as how a sleepy, little ranching community became one of the world's richest gold camps. And whenever you feel like enjoying some high life, you can drive in to the beautiful communities of Woodland Park, Colorado Springs and Fountain. They are located very close to your vacation abode.

Cripple Creek gives you an opportunity to explore the Rocky Mountains on horseback the way early explorers did. Here you can enjoy the rides that tuck into the forest on quiet trails and wild meadows, with Pikes Peak in the backdrop. Here, you can also enjoy the challenge of biking in the Pikes Peak region. Choose from paved mountain blacktops to rugged, single-track trails meandering through the forest. Vacationers with a historic interest will enjoy visiting the region's museums, and learn about the gold rush, mining life, and see original artifacts.

Cripple Creek has done a wonderful job in merging casinos and gaming with its historic gold mining origins. It is still an old west gold town, complete with saloons, casinos, pokers, slots and blackjack. You can try your luck at the casinos situated at Downtown Cripple Creek and Colorado While Black Hawk. Here you will enjoy a Vegas-style life from the comfort of your quaint, secluded Cripple Creek vacation rental.