Year-round activitiesĬasinos are the main draw in Gilpin County, and out of the two sister towns, Black Hawk and Central City, Black Hawk has the larger casinos. Discover these things to do in Black Hawk and see why so many call it their favorite destination in Colorado. While its casinos are surely the biggest tourist attraction, there’s more to Black Hawk than just a lucky hand. Now, Black Hawks prides itself on its mining history and being the go-to gambling destination for Coloradans and visitors. Black Hawk provided miners with a community to set up shop and cash in on the rush.
In 1859 (one of Colorado’s first), Black Hawk was founded on the back of an exploding gold mining industry, the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. Steeped in Colorado’s mining history, home to over 15 casinos, and surrounded by the Arapahoe National Forest, Black Hawk is the perfect weekend getaway from the city of Denver, filled with unique things to see an do. Resting at 8,537 feet in elevation with its twinkling casino lights, Black Hawk shines like a beacon in the night.
