Visit Historic Victor and the Memories Will Follow You Home.
Stay for a Lifetime and Enjoy the Unique Lifestyle with Family and Friends.
​Things To Do When Visiting Historic Victor, Colorado -- Plus Interesting Links

Arrive and Depart Via a Scenic Byway or Shuttle:
View the Huge Troll:  "Rita the Rock Planter"-- constructed by Thomas Dambo (the famous Danish recycle art activist) on the Little Grouse Mountain Trail near Victor, click link for details.
Stop at the Visitors Center in the Historic Alta Vista Railroad Depot for informational brochures, suggestions, and public restrooms in the park at the corner of Victor Ave & 2nd Street.  Off-street parking and modern public restrooms also available at the Parking Plaza on North 3rd St (across the street from the Claim Jumper Convenience Store & U.S. Post Office).
Visit Museums:
  • Victor's Gold Camp Agriculture & Mining Museum -- corner of Victor Ave & 2nd Street, open 10 AM to 5 PM, Friday through Sunday, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, click link for more information.
  •  ​Victor~Lowell Thomas Museum -- corner of Victor Ave & 3rd Street, admission $10 per person, operating hours vary by time of year, click link or call 719-689-5509 to check dates & times open as well as sponsored activities, events, and tours.  Selected activities & sponsored tours listed below.
  • Pan for Gold at the Victor~Lowell Thomas Museum — corner of Victor Ave & 3rd St, summer months, 10 AM to 4 PM Daily; $10 per person also includes admission to museum, click link or call 719-689-5509 for details.
Take a Self-Guided Walking Tour of the National Register Historic Business District featuring 15 curbside interpretive signs with historic photos and information from the Gold Rush Era.  Free printed tour map & brochures available from the Alta Vista Depot Victors Center (corner of Victor Ave & 2nd St), Victor~Lowell Thomas Museum (corner of Victor Ave & 3rd St), & distribution boxes attached to selected sign posts.
Walk or Drive Through the Historic Residential Neighborhoods of Victor -- click links to view a Photo Gallery of Selected Residential Gems and view or print a downloadable Booklet Describing Notable Architectural Features Residents Are Encouraged to Preserve .
Hike, Bike, Ride Horseback, Snowshoe, or Cross-Country Ski on an extensive Network of Scenic Trails through historic mining areas with interpretive signage and spectacular mountain views.  Click links for trail-head locations, descriptions and maps.  FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT STRAY BEYOND THE MARKED TRAILS.  Most of the trails are sponsored by the Southern Teller County Focus Group in cooperation with Newmont's Cripple Creek & Victor Mining Company.
  • Battle Mountain Trail, Independence Mill Site Trail & Stratton Outdoor Amphitheater. 
  • Golden Circle Trail. 
  • Vindicator Valley Trail and Purple Flourite Trail.
  • Brief Downtown Victor Walking Trail. 
  • Lawrence Trail. 
  • Sunnyside Trail.
  • Little Grouse Mountain Trails.
  • VolksMarch 3.1 & 6.2 Mile Hikes — click link to view & print VolksMarch hiking trail guides starting from the Claim Jumper Convenience Store at 106 N 3rd St.  Directly across the street is the Pinnacle Plaza free parking lot with public restrooms.  
Other printed trail guides available from the Alta Vista Depot Visitors’ Center (corner of Victor Ave & 2nd St), the Victor/Lowell Thomas Museum (corner of Victor Ave & 3rd St) and on-line. 
​Refresh Yourself at these Unique Victor Food and Beverage Establishments:  
  • Mining Claim 1899 Saloon (315 Victor Ave, 719-494-4625) — bar and grill with burgers and sandwiches.
  • K&L Claim Jumper (106 N 3rd St, 719-689-3601) — convenience store, groceries and snacks; notice the vintage U.S. Postal Service Facilities still used today in back of the store. ​
  • Gold Camp Bakery (112 S 3rd, 719-689-9300) — soup, sandwiches, and baked goods.
  • Phantom Canyon Coffee & Gifts (301 Victor Ave, 303-437-8753) -- coffee & gift shop.    ​
  • Victor Elks Lodge (3rd & Diamond Ave) — bar and special events. 
Stay Overnight in Comfortable Accommodations with a Historic Flavor: 
  • Victor Hotel — corner of Victor Ave & 4th St, 800-713-4595, period furnished rooms with private baths, click link to make reservations. 
  • Historic Page Building -- 123 N 4th St, 719-822-4862, air bnbs, vrbos, click link to make reservations.
  • ​​Black Monarch Hotel — corner of Victor Ave & North 3rd St.
  • Licensed Lodging Businesses -- short & longer-term accommodations.​
​Shop in these Unique Victor Retail Establishments — also see Photo Gallery of Businesses Operating in Historic Buildings:
  • Victor Trading & Manufacturing Company (114 S 3rd St, 719-689-2346) — Owners demonstrate the use of vintage tools and equipment from the late 1800's and early 1900's as they hand-make brooms, candles, tin cookie cutters & miniature miners' lunch boxes, fused glass, letter press materials and gift items. Click Link for a preview. ​​
  • Mountain High Antiques (123 N 4th St, 719-822-4862) — antiques, collectibles, & gift shop.
  • Muleshoe Antiques (126 S 3rd St) — antiques and collectibles.​
  • Victor's Gold Camp Artists Co-op (corner of Victor Ave & S 2nd St, 719-689-3048), upper level of the Ag & Mining Museum, 10 AM to 5 PM Friday thru Sunday during warmer months — fine art and handmade crafts.
  • Claim Jumper General Store (106 N 3rd St, 719-689-3601) — snacks, liquor, & convenience store.  Notice the vintage Victor U.S. Post Office Facilities located and operating at the back of the store. 
  • Twin Flame Gallery (102 S 4th St) — features fine photography and artwork by local artists, a diorama depicting Victor circa 1899 / early 1900's, a WWII Veterans Scrapbook and other historical materials in the recently restored building. Click link.
  • Victor E-Bike Rentals & Antiques (313 Victor Ave, 719-231-1284) — E-Bike rentals, antiques, collectibles and rummage sales.
Attend Sunday Worship Services at the Historic Baptist Church (11 AM, corner of S 4th St & Portland Ave).  Attend special events held at Saint Victor’s Catholic Church (corner of S 2nd St & Portland Ave).
​Enjoy Victor Parks & Recreation Facilities:
  • Picnic at the Gazebo in Wallace Park at the corner of Victor Ave & 2nd St. -- public restrooms available.
  • Use the children's playground equipment in Washington Park on S 2nd St. 
  • Skate at the newly refurbished outdoor hockey rink, enter from corner of S 4th St & Spicer Ave —  winter only. 
  • Play a game of softball, baseball, or soccer in the historic Gold Bowl Park at 2nd & Victor Ave.
Visit the Victor Public Library to Research Your Family History using turn-of-the-century Gold Camp City Directories, Victor Sanborn Maps, and desktop computers — 124 S 3rd St, open weekdays, 12 noon to 4 PM, closed Saturday & Sunday.  Call 719-689-2011 to confirm availability and hours; click highlighted link to access online resources such as a Collection of Historical City Directories from 1894 to 1917.  
Mark Your Calendar and Plan to Attend Annual Festivals & Special Events that Celebrate Victor's Unique Heritage.  Bring your family & friends.    
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