Colorado’s three mountain gambling towns are easy to get to and even fun for the whole family. Central City and Black Hawk are located within a mile of each other, just 34 miles west of Denver. Cripple Creek is 48 miles west of Colorado Springs. Cities Nearby List of Cities near Denver in Colorado, United States of America The closest cities, towns, suburbs/localities and places to Denver in Colorado, United States of America are listed below in order of increasing distance. Articles about gambling and casinos outside of Las Vegas: General. Largest Casino in the U.S. Top Ten Biggest casinos in the U.S. Casinos in Other States. By no means an exhaustive list (yet), here are articles about casinos in and around other cities across the United States. (In Alphabetical order) Alabama. Casinos near Birmingham, Alabama. Montgomery, AL.

1. Best Towns Outside Of Denver
2. Gambling Town Outside Of Denver Colorado
3. Gambling Town Outside Of Denver Area
4. Gambling Town Near Denver

This is a list of casinos in Colorado.

Best Towns Outside Of Denver

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• Ameristar Black Hawk

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• Media related to Casinos in Colorado at Wikimedia Commons

Scenic drives in and near Boulder are not hard to come by - and that’s putting it mildly. Just driving down some of the neighboring streets or South Boulder Road can give you sweeping views of the Flatirons and all of the 'purple mountain majesties' that lie beyond. But, for those of you who are interested in a half-day trip or day trip full of twisting mountain roads, epic scenery and cool destinations, then we have the three most scenic drives for you!

Drive the Famous Peak to Peak Highway

From Boulder, you’ll follow the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway from Boulder Canyon to Nederland, a small and quirky little mountain town about 25 minutes from the north side of Boulder. The canyon drive itself is awe-inspiring, with its jutting monoliths of rock, creek views and twisting turns.

The winding road in Boulder's mountains — Photo courtesy of Hope Gately

Beyond Nederland, you’ll make your way through Allenspark, passing Lily Mountain and the Twin Sisters on your way to Estes Park. Here, you can stop for a beer at the local brewery, visit the infamous Stanley Hotel (where the horror film The Shining was filmed) or go shopping in their adorable downtown shopping district.

Ride the Sky on Trail Ridge Road

If you continue through Estes Park and into Rocky Mountain National Park, you can drive one of the most famous scenic byways in all of the country: Trail Ridge Road. It stretches 48 miles from Estes Park to the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. You’ll encounter sweeping views of Longs Peak, magnificent prairies and glacial formations that are possibly millions of years old.

While in the park, be sure to take advantage of the world-class hiking trails by visiting the Cub Lake trail for an easy hike, or if you’re really ambitious (not to mention, in good shape and an experienced hiker), you could always tackle Long’s Peak, the park’s one and only 14,000-foot mountain.

Longs Peak — Photo courtesy of Hope Gately

On your return trip to Boulder, it's recommended that you take US 36 back through Estes Park and down to Lyons, a funky little mountain town where you can stop off at Oskar Blues Brewery and see some of the unique and rustic mesa scenery of this Colorado favorite.

Go to the Top of Boulder Via Flagstaff Mountain and Much More

Gambling Town Outside Of Denver Colorado

Gambling Town Outside Of Denver Area

If you'd prefer to stay in Boulder, Flagstaff Road offers excellent views of Boulder Valley, the Flatirons and Indiana Peaks Wilderness on a clear day.

Gambling Town Near Denver

If you take South Boulder Road to the east until you hit Lafayette, jump on 287 and then head back toward Boulder on Arapahoe, you will see some exquisite views of the Rocky Mountains and Boulder Valley.