DFP Leaderboard: City

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Downtown Central City

Coeur d' Alene Mine

Central City's Casinos

Train in Central City

Madam Lou Bunch Bed Race

Espresso in Central City

Central City Opera House

Downtown Central City's Visitors Center

Whitewater rafting near Central City

Experience Central City todayAerial view of Central City

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<h2>Central City History, Gold &amp; Mine Tours</h2>
<p>The historic town of Central City still has many of the original buildings, architecture, gold mines and Old-West cemeteries intact and visible. History buffs and mining enthusiasts can take tours of the Coeur D’Alene or <a href="https://www.colorado.com/central-city/history-heritage/mines-gold-panning/hidee-gold-mine-tours-and-panning">Hidee</a> mines and even pan for gold.</p>
<p>When gold was discovered in 1859, Central City’s population boomed to 10,000 in just two months. A city full of miners hoping to strike it rich makes an excellent setting for wild tales. Buildings such as the <a href="/silverton/teller-house-hotel">Teller House Hotel</a> have seen many fistfights and knife fights. Madam Lou Bunch owned the most successful brothel (or “sporting house”) and is still remembered today with the annual <a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/colorado-events-crazy-traditions-you-won%E2%80%99t-want-miss">Madam Lou Bunch Day</a> and bed race.</p>
<h2>Central City Opera House</h2>
<p>Central City is also the proud home of the <a href="/central-city/central-city-opera-house">Central City Opera House</a> — home to the fifth oldest professional opera company in the country. Each summer, the opera festival brings in hundreds of visitors to experience the magic of a world-class opera production in the original jewel-box opera house, built in 1878. Learn all about it — and other historic buildings — at the <a href="/central-city/gilpin-history-museum">Gilpin History Museum</a>, or book a tour. And check out the <a href="/central-city/gilpin-county-arts-association">Gilpin County Arts Association</a>, which displays galleries and exhibits from various artists year-round.</p>
<h2>Central City Casinos</h2>
<p>The town is also a popular destination for gamers. The six <a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/casinos-colorado">casinos</a>, near Denver, are open 24 hours a day and are all within walking distance of each other, making for endless chances to try your luck at slot machines, table games, video poker and more. </p>
<h2>Outdoor Adventure</h2>
<p>At more than 8,000 feet of elevation, nearby Clear Creek Canyon has some of the best whitewater rafting and rock climbing in Colorado. Chase Gulch Reservoir is open to the public for water recreation, like fly-fishing, paddleboarding or kayaking. The surrounding trail systems are also opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, running, mountain biking and other great high-altitude activities.</p>


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DFP 4-Pack: City

Central City Accommodations

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Centennial

Loveland

Bennett

Federal Heights

Glendevey

Jamestown

Wellington

Thornton

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Louisville

Lakewood

Timnath

Conifer

Nederland

Bellvue

Franktown

Highlands Ranch

Platteville

Broomfield

Foxfield

Evans

Milliken

Kittredge

Idledale

Wheat Ridge

Greenwood Village

Commerce City

Livermore

Glendale

Ault

Golden

Edgewater

Morrison

Grover

Central City

Ward

Firestone

Superior

Brighton

Westminster

Castle Rock

Johnstown

Keenesburg

Englewood

Berthoud

Lafayette

Kersey

Erie

Lone Tree

Fort Lupton

Bailey

Niwot

Lyons

Sedalia

Watkins

Pine

Drake

Strasburg

Northglenn

Eldorado Springs

Severance

Bow Mar

Parker

Arvada

Black Hawk

Laporte

Rustic

Windsor

Red Feather Lakes

Arapahoe Basin

Dacono

Allenspark

Littleton

Denver

Longmont

Aurora

Estes Park

Boulder

Greeley

Idaho Springs

Evergreen

Fort Collins

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