Central City/Black Hawk: Rivals Then, Rivals Now
One hour west of Denver, the historic towns of Central City and Black Hawk still tell the story of Colorado’s roots. The Central City Mining District kicked off Colorado’s first…
A Spirited Bunch: Central City’s Ghosts
A ghost hunter’s fantasy, Central City harbors bodiless souls around every corner and in many of its historic buildings. The town, founded in 1859 during the Gold Rush, has had…
Central City Opera House: Something to Sing About
Central City, 35 miles west of Denver, may be known best to outsiders as a gambling town, but the casinos aren’t the only attractions. The Central City Opera House, built…
Central City Restaurants: Everything From Fine Dining to Saloons
If you find yourself in Central City on your Colorado vacation, then you’re probably there for the casino scene. With all the casino buffets around, it would seem that there…
Hooper Homestead Guest Quarters: A Relaxing Retreat
Central City has a lot to offer, and trying to fit it all in can prove to be a bit hectic. If you need time to recharge your batteries with…
Casino Royale in Central City
Way back in the late 1800s, Central City was given the moniker of “The Richest Square Mile on Earth” as a result of the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. To put…
Central City: Sample Opera in Small Bites
Opera is one of those things — those things you wish you knew more about but don’t. Some (I?) wish we knew more about our town’s sports team, or the…