Black Hawk Things to Do

This technical rock climbing and bouldering haven is also popular among mountain bikers and hikers. Many visitors make the 8-mile trip from Boulder to rejuvenate among the dramatic rock faces, forested hills and clear mountain... more

As the closest ski area to Boulder, Eldora's varied terrain and relatively inexpensive lift tickets are popular among families, snowboarders and alpine skiers. The resort's 10 lifts access runs suitable for beginners and challe... more

As one of the original anchors of the Black Hawk gambling scene it has an up on customer conveniece. It is one of the few casinos to provide bus service to and from Denver. And its restaurant menu is extremely cash-friendly. R... more

Despite its hotel claim do not expect to find lodging. It is a name not based on fact; kind of like the Los Angeles Lakers, or the Utah Jazz. What you will find, however, is gambling in an intimate setting in a building which w... more

More so than any other Black Hawk casino, this throwback conveys a dusty, spur wearing sense of the Wild West. The slanted front sidewalk is lined with weathered wooden planks and the inside casts expectations of "where are the... more

At this historic saloon you will find an old Faro table that was nicknamed "The Famous Suicide Table" because two consecutive players lost everything they owned and then committed suicide. Though you cannot play this particular... more

Here, students do not graduate with caps and gowns, but instead with waders and vests. As the only Orvis fly fishing school in the country it offers a two-and-a-half day course that touches upon everything from mastering the ro... more

This brick-bulk of a casino tries to mirror the Mardi Gras itself with live jazz musicians and costumed people on stilts greeting you at the door. You half expect that instead of winning cash you will instead receive a jackpot... more

Like its mothership in Vegas this too combines gambling with oh-so-good entertainment. Its Grand Ballroom features Vegas-imported acts in comedy and music, as well as boxing. The casino, which features 987 slot and poker machin... more

Clear Creek Rafting provides a true Rocky Mountain summer adventure for all thrill-seeking levels. Located just 20 minutes west of Denver, the company offers exciting rafting trips for kids, beginners, intermediates, and for th... more