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:
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, click link or call 719-689-5509 to check dates & times open as well as sponsored activities, events, and tours.  
  • ​​​​Sunnyside Cemetery Guided Walking Tours -- First & Third Saturdays at 10 am, and Selected Sundays at 1 pm, June--September 2023, weather permitting, $15 per person, tickets available at Lowell Thomas Museum, click link or call (719-689-5509) to check availability, select a date & time, and make confirmed on-line reservations.  Allow 1 to 1.5 hours.
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 a downloadable Booklet Describing Notable Architectural Features.
Hike, Bike, Ride Horseback, Snowshoe, or Cross-Country Ski on a Network of Scenic Trails through historic mining areas with interpretive signage and spectacular mountain views signs.  Click links for trail-head locations, descriptions and maps.  FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT STRAY BEYOND THE MARKED TRAILS.
  • 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 Claim Jumper General Store at 106 N 3rd St.  
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. 
  • Fortune Club Diner & Lounge (corner of Victor Ave & 3rd St, 719-689-2623) — old time soda fountain, grill, with Mexican food choices, and adjoining Lounge; Closed temporarily. 
  • Gold Camp Bakery (112 S 3rd, 719-689-9300) — soup, sandwiches, and baked goods.
  • Victor Hotel Side Door Restaurant & Lounge (corner of Victor Ave & 4th St, 719-689-5883) — restaurant & bar.
  • Phantom Canyon Coffee & Gifts (301 Victor Ave, 303-437-8753) -- coffee & gift shop.    
  • RoseTi Spirits [formerly Kat House Liquors & Splendid Pleasures] (415 Victor Ave, 719-787-9643) — retail liquor, wine,& beer.​
  • 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- & Long-Term.​
​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 and 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, grocery & convenience store.  Notice the Vintage Post Office Facilities still in use at the back of the store. 
  • Rosety Liquors (formerly Kat House Liquors & Splendid Pleasures) (415 Victor Ave, ) — retail liquor, beer, wine, antiques & gifts.
  • 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, S 4th St & Portland Ave), and attend special events held at Saint Victor’s Catholic Church (S 2nd & 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 at S 4th & Portland 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.  
Enjoy the Fantastic Victor Weather & Plan to Return Often for these Annual Festivals & Special Events:    
Click These Interesting Links
​for More Reasons to Visit Victor & the Mining District
  • All Things Victor -- Attractions, Events, Heritage Sites, Hiking Trails, History, Gold Panning, Mining Tours, Museums, Walking Tours, Visitor Information, City Government, Businesses, and More. ​