This is a must see for tourists, the transition of gold mining in the Cripple Creek District

This is well worth the time & cost even if you don't like "mining". This mining company does things right (and helps take care of the surrounding communities). It was so much fun to see how the gold is mined. The equipment is amazing (you get to climb up on one of the trucks). Our guide was great, kind and... More

The tours that CCV Mining does between Memorial Day and Labor Day are cheap ($7 summer 2011) and worth every penny, and then some! You take a bus into the actual working mine and learn the current process of gold minig from beginning to end. Just being beside those HUGE mining trucks is worth the price! You must make reservations... More

we booked this tour at Victor Lowell Museum . It is an open gold mine and we got to visit on site (taking a bus) . The guide was able to give us everyt single details or questions about the mine . It was a very interesting visit for only $ 8.50 per person. The tour is 1.5 hours. I... More

Take Gold Camp Road from Colorado Springs to Victor, and then Colorado 67 through Cripple Creek north to Divide in mid to late September and you will see that the majestic colors of fall are not seen only in the East. The golds and oranges dotted with an occasional spot of green will WOW you. This is mountain driving but... More

THE TOUR IS $5.00 AND LEAVES AT 10 AM EVERY WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY FROM THE LOWELL THOMAS MUSEUM IN VICTOR COLORADO. This gold mining process is awesome. See the Giant trucks and loading machines. The mine host are fantastic. You should enjoy this tour.