Central City, Colorado Mountain Activities & Recreation

Where other towns boast world class fly fishing, or mountain biking, snowboarding to make your head spin or whitewater rafting, Central City and its sister city, Black Hawk, have gambling down to an art. Walk the streets of either historic town and re-live the days of gold rushing in the hills. While you’re here, be sure to visit the Central City Opera House, where over 20,000 people a year come to see culture and entertainment at its best.

For those in the family itching for the outdoors, mountain biking, hiking and scenic drives are just a hop skip and a jump away. Golden Gate state park is a short jaunt from Central City, offering camping, hiking, biking and a spectacular view in warmer months. Come winter it’s a hotspot for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and spotting a wide range of wildlife – elk, mountain goats and Big Horn sheep call this area home. There’s even a paragliding adventure based out of Golden, a short drive from Central City, to keep your adrenaline pumping.

For those seeking a more suburban experience, Golden, Idaho Springs and Denver are all a short drive from your haven in the mountains. No matter what your family is after in Central City, the listing you’ll find here can help you score your way into a breathtaking vacation.