This week I am in Cripple Creek, Colorado. This once booming mining town once boasted over 40,000 residents near the turn of the last century. It missed being the capital of Colorado by just 4 votes. Truly a touch of the old west lives here as there are signs posted along the main street (Bennett Street) that firearms are prohibited. Mules and cows walk
freely throughout the town (quite like the chickens on Kauai). There is even an old bordello that boasts family-type tours. Most of this place is a ghost town, with casinos all along the street. The area produces more gold than any other place in the world. There are tours of some of the mines available.
This week I am in Cripple Creek, Colorado. This once booming mining town once boasted over 40,000 residents near the turn of the last century. It missed being the capital of Colorado by just 4 votes. Truly a touch of the old west lives here as there are signs posted along the main street (Bennett Street) that firearms are prohibited. Mules and cows walk 
freely throughout the town (quite like the chickens on Kauai). There is even an old bordello that boasts family-type tours. Most of this place is a ghost town, with casinos all along the street. The area produces more gold than any other place in the world. There are tours of some of the mines available.
2 comments:
Bennett Street, hun? Are we related. How sad that I grew up in the west and I don't believe I've ever been to a ghost town. Thanks for your tidbits of history.
Wow, 40,000 to almost nothing (unless you count the ghosts I guess). I'll have to let the kids read this one and see what they make of it. Between aliens and ghosts they may think you're starting to go crazy! I'm really impressed with all of your travels and posts this summer! Maybe we'll still see our blogger Dad through the school year, huh?
Love you!
Amy
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