Casino Hopping In The Rockies
A pleasant casino-hopping experience can be found in Colorado's historic towns of Black Hawk and Central City, west of Denver, about 10 miles off Interstate 70.
Black Hawk and Central City are old mining towns in the Rockies that prospered as a result of the gold rush of 1859. After the gold ran out, hard rock and coal mining provided employment into the early 20th century, but the area declined afterward. In 1991, gambling was revived in the old mining towns as a part of historic preservation.
Today, a dozen or so casinos are clustered in the downtown areas of the old towns. It's a fun place for RVers to visit during the summer.
A free parking area for RVs is provided at the Miners Mesa Lot, located at the highest point above Black Hawk. From there you'll have a bird's eye view of the old mining town below and can take in a spectacular 360-degree view of the mountains and even see the continental divide. The Miners Mesa Parking Lot is the ONLY place in Black Hawk/Central City with enough room for RV parking. The free shuttle bus runs to and from the Miners Mesa Lot and to all the casinos, 8am to 2am.
In addition to the larger Isle of Capri and Colorado Central Station Casinos, there are a number of small gaming locations in the charming downtown areas of the two towns.
To get to Black Hawk take exit 244 from I-70 to Highway 6 east for about 3 miles to Highway 119 north for just under 7 miles. When you get into Black Hawk take a left at the first traffic light (Mill St) and continue on Mill St through the intersection of Main St and up the hill to the Miners Mesa Lot. This is the easiest way to get to the RV parking lot. If you come off I-70 at Central City, you will have to drive all the way through the narrow streets of Central City and Black Hawk to get to Mill St.
High Country Touring the Colorado Rockies
A visually beautiful and richly informative guide to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, focusing on national parks, wilderness areas, skyways and byways, peaks, national monuments, and the Continental Divide. Learn more or order.
Black Hawk and Central City are old mining towns in the Rockies that prospered as a result of the gold rush of 1859. After the gold ran out, hard rock and coal mining provided employment into the early 20th century, but the area declined afterward. In 1991, gambling was revived in the old mining towns as a part of historic preservation.
Today, a dozen or so casinos are clustered in the downtown areas of the old towns. It's a fun place for RVers to visit during the summer.
A free parking area for RVs is provided at the Miners Mesa Lot, located at the highest point above Black Hawk. From there you'll have a bird's eye view of the old mining town below and can take in a spectacular 360-degree view of the mountains and even see the continental divide. The Miners Mesa Parking Lot is the ONLY place in Black Hawk/Central City with enough room for RV parking. The free shuttle bus runs to and from the Miners Mesa Lot and to all the casinos, 8am to 2am.
In addition to the larger Isle of Capri and Colorado Central Station Casinos, there are a number of small gaming locations in the charming downtown areas of the two towns.
To get to Black Hawk take exit 244 from I-70 to Highway 6 east for about 3 miles to Highway 119 north for just under 7 miles. When you get into Black Hawk take a left at the first traffic light (Mill St) and continue on Mill St through the intersection of Main St and up the hill to the Miners Mesa Lot. This is the easiest way to get to the RV parking lot. If you come off I-70 at Central City, you will have to drive all the way through the narrow streets of Central City and Black Hawk to get to Mill St.
High Country Touring the Colorado RockiesA visually beautiful and richly informative guide to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, focusing on national parks, wilderness areas, skyways and byways, peaks, national monuments, and the Continental Divide. Learn more or order.
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posted by JANE at
3:50 PM
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We have been to both Black Hawk and Central City. They are both great places to visit and gamble. Some of the larger casinos were just being built when we were there, but the older buildings were very interesting. Not much had changed from when the towns were at their peaks. The drive up was also interesting as you can see the mines that were drilled into the mountains. They are closed off now, but if you look at the stream that runs along the road, you can see the flecks of gold sparkling in the sun. That area is supposed to be the richest square mile in the country because of the gold. Worth a visit.
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Anonymous, at August 23, 2008 6:24 AM
Hay people don't forget cripple creek.It has a very nice RV park right in town.lot of gambleing places. John from colorado springs
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john, at August 27, 2008 6:09 PM
Add to www.rockymountains.com
Hope to send you a few travelers.
Alan
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www.rockymountains.com, at September 29, 2008 5:08 PM
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