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​Things To Do When Visiting Historic Victor, Colorado -- Plus Intersting Links

Arrive and Depart Via a Scenic Byway or Shuttle:
  • Phantom Canyon Road, Shelf Road, Gold Camp Road, High Park Road/Teller One, Highway 67/Teller 81 -- Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byways, all roads to Victor offer breathtaking scenic views; or 
  • Ride the shuttle between Cripple Creek & Victor -- Arrives & departs from trolley shelter in Victor across the street from the Claim Jumper General Store & Post Office at 106 N 3rd Street; Arrives and departs from the trolley shelter on Bennett Ave in Cripple Creek; click here for schedule.

Stop at the Visitors’ Center in the Historic Alta Vista Railroad Depot for information, suggestions, and public restrooms -- in the park at the corner of Victor Ave & 2nd Street.

Visit Museums:
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.

Take a Guided Walking Tour of the Historic Victor Business District leaving from the Victor~Lowell Thomas Museum, check availability by calling 719-689-5509. 

Walk or Drive Through Victor’s Historic Residential Neighborhoods—see Gallery of Residental Gems.

Hike, Bike, Ride Horseback, Snowshoe, or Cross Country Ski on a Network of Scenic Trails through historic mining areas with spectacular mountain views and interpretive signs: 
  • Battle Mountain Trail (with branch leading to Ajax Overlook), Independence Mill Site Trail & Stratton Outdoor Amphitheater. 
  • Golden Circle Trail. 
  • Vindicator Valley Trail and Purple Flourite Trail. 
  • Lawrence Trail. 
  • Sunnyside Trail.
  • Little Grouse Mountain Trail.
  • VolksMarch 3.1 & 6.2 Mile Hikes--printed trail guide available from Claim Jumper General Store at 106 N 3rd St.  
All 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.  

Pan for Gold at the Victor / Lowell Thomas Museum—corner of Victor Ave & 3rd St.

Take a Van Tour of Active Gold Mining Operations—Tours depart from Victor/Lowell Thomas Museum at corner of Victor Ave & 3rd Street, Daily (except Thursdays) Memorial Day to Labor Day, Reservations Recommended.

Refresh Yourself at Unique Victor Food and Beverage Establishments:  
Stay Overnight in Comfortable Accommodations with a Historic Flavor: 
  • Victor Hotel--corner of Victor Ave & 4th St, period furnished rooms with private baths. 
  • Olympia Hotel--106 N 4th St, period furnished rooms.
  • Fortune Club Hotel--corner of Victor Ave & 3rd St, period furnished rooms.  

Attend Sunday Worship Services at the Historic Baptist Church (11 AM, S 4th St & Portland Ave) or special events at Saint Victor’s Catholic Church (S 2nd & Portland Ave).

Enjoy Victor Parks & Recreation Facilities:
  • Picnic in Wallace Park at the corner of Victor Ave & 2nd St. 
  • Use the playground equipment in Washington Park on S 2nd St. 
  • Skate at the newly refurbished outdoor hockey rink at S 4th & Portland Ave. 
  • Play a game of softball, baseball, or soccer at the Gold Bowl Park at 2nd & Victor Ave.

Make Reservations for a Soccer Camp & Activities Offered by the Elevation Training Center—Home of the Rocky Mountain Soccer Camp at the historic Victor High School on east Victor Ave.

Shop in Victor’s Unique Retail Establishments--see Gallery of Businesses Operating in Historic Buildings:
  • Victor Trading Company (114 S 3rd St)—hand-made brooms, cookie cutters, tin ware, candles, printed items.​   
  • On the Fragile Edge (318 Victor Ave)—hand painted glass, gift items, rocks and mineral specimens. 
  • Gallery 80860 (102 S 4th St)—art gallery, framing, photography, gifts.  
  • Prospectors Pick (106 N 4th St)—consignment furniture and household items, antiques, crafts, & collectibles. ​
  • Antiques & Stuff (123 N 4th St)—antiques, collectibles, & gifts shop.
  • Muleshoe Antiques (126 S 3rd St) --antiques and collectibles.​
  • Victor's Gold Camp Artists Co-op (100 S 2nd St, lobby of Ag & Mining Museum)--fine art and handmade crafts.
  • Claim Jumper General Store (106 N 3rd St)—snacks, grocery & convenience store. 
  • Kat House Liquors & Splendid Pleasures (415 Victor Ave)--retail liquor, beer, wine, antiques & gifts.
  • The Optimist Gallery (114 1/2 N 4th St)--artwork by local artist, Joe Harris. 

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, 1-6 PM.

Enjoy the Fantastic Victor Weather & Plan to Return Often for Annual Festivals & Events:            * Historic House & Building Tour Sponsored by the Victor Heritage Society -- Saturday, July 21, 2018,
             11 AM to 4 PM, Click link to HOME PAGE  for details. 

Click These Links for More Reasons to Visit Victor

  • All Things Victor -- Attractions, Events, Heritage Sites, Hiking Trails, History, Gold Panning, Mining Tours, Museums, Walking Tours, Visitor Information, City Government, Businesses, and More.