- The list below includes 211 free or cheap things to do in or near Central City, Colorado, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, History Museums, Disc Golf and Haunted Tours.
- From Gilpin History Museum to Ghost Town Disc Golf Course, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Central City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Boulder, Idaho Springs and Wheat Ridge.
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4.4 Miles
Clear Creek Rafting Co. specializes in whitewater rafting adventures on the Arkansas and Clear Creek Rivers passing through natural tourist destinations such as the Royal Gorge, Bighorn Sheep Canyon and Browns Canyon.
4.6 Miles
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431 Chicago Creek Rd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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Arkansas Valley Adventures offers guided whitewater rafting trips, from beginner to advanced levels, on Clear Creek river. Their recently built outpost provides many amenities including wetsuits, jackets and more.
4.6 Miles
Located in the Mount Evans Wilderness, Mount Bierstadt is a 14,065 foot summit on the front range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Views of local wildlife are featured along with a direct overlook of the mountain range.
4.6 Miles
A & A Historical Trails is a horseback riding stable. Guests can learn to ride a horse or participate in pony rides, horse rental, horseback rides, pack trips, hunting horses and Rocky Mountain trail horse riding.
5.3 Miles
Golden Gate Canyon State Park was established in 1960 and is home to a variety of wetland and riperian plant species, multiple forrested picnic areas, campsites, small creeks and ponds as well as a number of hiking and biking trails.
6.7 Miles
St. Mary's Glacier is reached through a moderately difficult upward hike which in turn, passes around a scenic lake and progresses forward up to the glacier where one can enjoy the panoramic views of the surroundings and a variety of snow sports.
7.0 Miles
Tucked in the mountains, Mount Evans Trout Fishing offers visitors a scenic pond for catching rainbow trout. Any fish caught in the pond are cleaned by the staff so the visitor can take their catch home.
8.2 Miles
Open Tuesday-Friday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturdays from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sundays from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; and select Mondays for Holidays.
11.3 Miles
Blue Quill Angler is a full-service fly fishing shop and guide service that also offers several variations of fly fishing classes. In addition to their guided fishing trips they also offer float trips on the Colorado River.
11.3 Miles
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1521 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO 80439
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Serving the entire Evergreen area, the Evergreen Park & Recreation District features a wide array of parks and other recreation facilities. The district hosts a variety of activities and programs, as well.