“Highlight of our trip, including Yellowstone, Black Hills, Teatons! This was enjoyed buy ALL in our group off 11 ages from 9 to 74! Was a VERY fun part of our 2 week trip wich included, Black Hills, Yellowstone, Teatons, Pikes Peak!”
September 2011, Richard S- Tripadvisor.com
“Great time…kids loved it! People we extremely friendly. Easy day trip from Denver. To complete the trip, check out the Molly Kathleen Gold Mine on the way out of Cripple Creek.”
September 2011, LivingSocial.com
“Great train ride for little kids, open air cars and the little ones could stand up and look out to see the scenary. We had a blast, definitely would recommend to others!”
September 2011, LivingSocial.com
“We had a great time! The kids loved the train ride and the adults loved the scenery and the history. Wonderful people helped my little guy enjoy the train by letting him use a headset to cover his ears. Much appreciated!!! We will be back and I have already been telling people how great everyone was. Thank you!”
September 2011, LivingSocial.com
“Went to Cripple Creek as a day trip while in Colorado Springs. First, the drive out was incredible! Beautiful views (and a couple of scary mountain passes, just as a warning) and a great way to experience the mountains. The train depot is just inside the city, very easy to find. The train ride was about 45 minutes, and another beautiful way to enjoy the mountains and scenery. They make 3 stops (you don’t get off the train) to explain some of Cripple Creek’s history (like, did you know it was in the running to be named the capital of Colorado?). You see some old mines and learn a ton about the history of this area. Our whole family (kids ages 5, 11, 13) enjoyed this train ride and we all agreed that the day would not have been complete without it!!”
July 2011, Stagingsteph – Tripadvisor.com
My wife and I went to Cripple Creek Labor Day Weekend 2010. I really like trains so I had a blast with this. My wife isn’t as much into trains but really enjoyed the history and the scenery. We sat on the left side of a covered car. I would recommend sitting on the right side of the train because then you will get to see more of Cripple Creek. But both sides offer neat views and lots of picture taking opportunities. The conductor is very informative and tells a lot about the history of Cripple Creek including mining, town and railway history. It is a single line of track so you travel to the end and then the train travels backwards back to the station. The conductors are available for pictures after the tour. The only thing to watch out for is the coal smoke as you are waiting to return to the station from another train. I am sure it depends on which way the wind is blowing, but when we went the coal smoke went right into our faces.
Summer 2010, Scott G – Yelp.com
“WE FINALLY TOOK THE TRAIN. WISH WE HAD OF GONE SOONER. when our friend came to visit we did the train ride and it was GREAT. It is one of a kind trip. Try it yourself.”
Summer 2007, BlancoBill – Traveladvisor.com
