6 Sights & Landmarks in Creede That You Shouldn't Miss

September 11, 2021 Venice Greaves

The historic City of Creede is the Statutory Town that is the county seat and the only incorporated municipality in Mineral County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 290 at the 2010 United States Census.
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1. Silver Thread Scenic and Historic Byway

Creede, CO +1 719-873-5512 http://www.colorado.com/scenic-historic-byway/silver-thread-scenic-and-historic-byway
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Silver Thread Scenic and Historic Byway

Reviewed By houstonnative47 - Missouri City, United States

This 117 mile road follows old toll, stagecoach and rail routes that were important supply lines for silver and gold mining camps of the late 1800's. It starts at South Fork, goes through Creede and Lake City all the way to Gunnison. The views are varied with waterfalls, rivers, mountains, trees and valleys. This was a beautiful drive especially during our visit in October seeing the fall colors of the aspen leaves.

2. Last Chance Mine

504 Last Chance Mine Rd, Creede, CO 81130 +1 719-238-7959 [email protected] http://www.lastchancemine.com
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Last Chance Mine

This is a 1891 silver mine that is being restored and open- free to see. It has rock and mineral collecting, old buildings, its own museum and mine buildings. We are working on opening the underground for tours and continuing to restore several old structures.The 1891 tunnel was opened in June 2014 and is currently undergoing restoration for the upcoming public opening. Come stay overnite with us in one of the restored mining cabins,fully furnished and wake up to the old mining history. The best time you can have in Creede, Colorado. Visit our free museum see great vistas and you and your loved will leave with memories that will last a lifetime. You will visit no other place quite like this place,

Reviewed By PARKER7658

We accidentally happened upon the Last Chance mine and are so glad we did. The history told by the owner's daughter, was detailed and kept our attention. Then the owner, Jack took us on a mine tour and gave us more history! We had visited a gold mine many years ago and the Last Chance experience was so much better! It was amazing to see all the different gems and colors in a silver mine. The tour was definitely worth the entry fee. There are also 3 cabins on site that we looked at and a gift shop. Most of the jewelry in the gift shop is made by Jack. Jack makes the jewelry during the winter months from stones and gems found in the mine. Take some time to stop by the Last Chance and tell Jack hi. Worth the stop.

3. Bachelor Loop

Bachelor City, Creede, CO
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Bachelor Loop

Reviewed By GaryTracySr - Whitesboro, United States

Slight different approach from last review. If you do the bachelor loop and it can be done so pretty easily if you go the back way which would be clockwise in about any vehicle. I did it in my Kia minivan with no problem.. If you have a 4x4 and preferably an ATV or UTV there is a cutoff on the bachelor loop that goes way up to an old mission. Its a great ride and can be very challenging in some places. Very rocky and difficulty in a few spots. In my UTV I had to reroute in a couple of places that I didn't feel comfortable with.. Some really deep pits in one small section. Great for ATV enthusiasts. I suggest stopping at the visitors center and getting a map and ask They warned me not to do a certain section as they had several riders hurt really bad over past few weeks and had to be lifted out. Stupid me I got the directions wrong and went right thru it, but wasn't really that bad if you don't do stupid.

4. Rat Creek

Rat Creek Road Off of the Bachelor Loop, Creede, CO 81130
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Rat Creek

5. Creede & Mineral County Visitor Center

904 S Main St, Creede, CO 81130-5098 +1 719-658-2374 [email protected] http://www.creede.com

Scenic views of the Rio Grande River Valley are visible for the first few miles of the trip. The 9.4-mile scenic and relatively remote gravel road climbs through spruce/fir/aspen timber to beautiful rolling, grassy, subalpine parks and passenger car travel ends at Hanson's Saw Mill (pit toilet). The road begins on the north side of CO-194, approximately 7.3miles SE of Creede.

6. Creede Frame Shop

55 silver Drive, Creede, CO
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