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<div>Explore the city's rich mining heritage, historic structures and hidden natural gems like the Chase Gulch Reservoir. </div>

Non-Gamblers Guide to Central City

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Help the <a href="https://www.gilpinhistory.org/volunteer">society</a> with their archives on your next trip.

Volunteer with Gilpin County Historical Society

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Grab a kayak or canoe and spend the morning on Chase Gulch Reservoir.

Get on the Water

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Before you head up, stop at <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-river-sports-golden-2?osq=Kayak+Rental">Golden River Sports</a> for your kayaking/stand-up paddleboarding needs. Also, if you plan to go fishing, grab your gear for that as well.

Get Your Gear

Stella’s Cafe is located on the second level of the Famous Bonanza Casino. Stella’s offers a lunch and dinner complete with a full menu that will be sure to satisfy your appetite!

Stella's Cafe

Take a tour to learn more about Colorado's mining history.

Earth Treasures Tours

Operating out of the 1872 Teller House, JKQ BBQ dishes out crowd-pleasing plates of delicious delights like 14-hour brisket, pulled pork (on sandwiches and loaded tater tots), smoked kielbasa and green chile mac 'n cheese.

JKQ BBQ

JKQ BBQ offers live entertainment in the Opera Gardens.

Stay for the Music

New campground with beautiful views of the Rockies. Call 800-<a>582-3043</a>; view us at KOA.com.

Denver West/Central City KOA

Millie’s Restaurant is located on the second level of the Easy Street Casino. Millie’s offers a breakfast, lunch and dinner complete with a full menu that will be sure to satisfy your appetite!

Millie’s Restaurant

You Hand-Mine a real gold ore specimen in the mountain with the tools provided, yours to keep with Souvenir Sample Bag! We Teach Gold Panning as well, keep what you find! The Hidee Gold Mine is well lit with level ground and safety inspected by the state. A recognized Colorado Heritage Tour and a USA Today 10 Best Attraction Nationwide! See and bring home a piece of our REAL GOLD vein direct from the Rocky Mountains!

Hidee Gold Mine Tours and Panning

Savor an exquisite creation from our noodle bar. Marvel over a jaw-dropping fresh oven-baked pizza piled with toppings. Or jumpstart the action with the rich and dreamy flavors of our locally roasted Dazbog™ Coffee blends. Or treat yourself with a scoop of ice cream.

Retro Deli and Tavern

Views of the Continental Divide and its timbered approaches.

Peak To Peak Scenic and Historic Byway

Have a blast gambling while enjoying some of the best tasting beer from the brewery.

Dostal Alley Brewpub and Casino

Experience the history of Central City at night on an evening hike through the cemeteries.

Go on an Evening Hike

Located just west of the Peak to Peak byway, the campground has plenty of sites all with a campfire ring, picnic table and grill.

Stay at Columbine Campground

There are tons of OHV trails surrounding Central City so rent yourself some gear from Snow Mobile Rentals in Golden and get out there.

Hit the OHV Trails

The Gilpin Historical Society offers historic tours that include the Central City Opera House, Teller House, Thomas House and more.

Go on a Walking Tour

Get your fishing gear (you rented it at the beginning of the trip) and fish for some trout at Chase Gulch Reservoir before turning in for the night.

Take in One Last Sunset

Located in Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, this scenic campground is an ideal spot to spend your last night in Central City.