Free & Cheap Things to Do in Central City, CO

  • 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.
  • 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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11.9 Miles
75% 36 votes
Historic Homes 305 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO MoreLess Info
The Hamill House Museum is a historic country gothic style house that once belonged to silver baron William Arthur Hamill. The museum also offers hands-on exhibit to children so that they can learn about old and innovative domestic gadgets used during the late 18th century.
12.0 Miles
97% 222 votes
Scenic Drives Georgetown, CO MoreLess Info
Georgetown's Guanella Pass is a 22-mile vehicle trail that winds through several different forest ecosystems and climate zones. Its peak rises above the timberline, and its lowest points feature trees and shrubs that prefer a marshy environment.
12.3 Miles
56% 48 votes
Train Tours 646 Loop Drive, Georgetown, CO 80444 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally, the Georgetown Loop Railroad offers scenic, narrated train rides on a historic locomotive. Train rides can be combined with guided, narrated walking tours of the Lebanon Silver Mine.
12.5 Miles
89% 9 votes
Mountain Biking 25303 Belcher Hill Road, Golden, CO 80403 MoreLess Info
White Ranch Park is 4,944 acres and includes 20 miles of multi-use trails that are suitable for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The park features campgrounds and open space to accommodate campers and picnickers.
12.8 Miles
81% 21 votes
Off Road & ATV County Road 80, Winter Park, CO MoreLess Info
To experience the entire Rollins Pass Road be prepared to both drive/snowmobile and walk. Hiking and driving will afford you amazing mountain vista views from along the trail and at the summit.
13.5 Miles
100% 14 votes
Hiking Trails Stagecoach Blvd, Evergreen, CO 80439 MoreLess Info
Bergen Peak offers access to hiking, trail running, and biking trails. The site offers scenic views at the top of the peak and the total round trip should take around three to five hours.
13.6 Miles
100% 26 votes
Parks Stage Coach Blvd & Hwy 74, Evergreen, CO 80439 MoreLess Info
Situated on 1,657 acres, Elk Meadow Park provides a habitat for wildlife including elk, deer, bluebirds and red-tailed hawks. It features a 4.7-mile hiking and biking trail, picnic areas, wooded terrain and spots for camping.
13.8 Miles
94% 4493 votes
Scenic Drives Estes Park, CO MoreLess Info
Established in 1918, Peak to Peak Scenic Byway is the oldest scenic byway in the state and starts from Estes Park towards Pikes Peak, passing through Roosevelt Naional Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park.
13.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, CO 80439 MoreLess Info
Visitors can learn of the histories and experiences of the Humphrey family and the Kinnikinnik Ranch at Humphrey Memorial Park & Museum. The museum features tours of the Humphrey home, hiking trails, and an art gallery and antique shop.
14.1 Miles
95% 20 votes
Parks West 56th Ave & Colorado 93, Golden, CO 80441 MoreLess Info
While considered a mecca for hiking enthusiasts, White Ranch Park, offers outdoor adventures for everyone. In addition to the 20 miles of trails, camping sites are available for visitors who want to experience wildlife up close and personal.
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