Gold Panning

Manitou Springs and the Pikes Peak Region has gold panning fun for the whole family!

You can learn to pan for gold at The Garden of the Gods Trading Post or the Ghost Town Museum. South of Manitou Springs you can pan for gold at Buckskin Joes Western Frontier Town.
Heck, your search for gold along the creeks and steams can extend all the way to Cripple Creek, Colorado!

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ARAMARK 1312 Pecan St 719 473-0208 Pikes Peak Summit House, Glen Cove and Crystal Reservoir. Enjoy the drive on the Pikes Peak Highway. Gift shops, refreshments, and spectacular views along the way.

Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway 8 miles West of Canon City off Hwy 50 719 275-5149 Authentic Old West Theme Park. Activities include: scenic train ride to Royal Gorge rim, horse drawn trolley, gift shops, exhibits, restaurant, gunfights, saloon, authentic buildings and more.

Garden of the Gods Trading Post 324 Beckers Ln 719 685-9045 or 800 874-4515 Nestled at the edge of the Garden of the Gods Park, established in 1900. Largest gift shop and art gallery in Colorado.

Ghost Town Museum 400 S. 21st St 719 634-0696 Journey back 100 years at this 1800's old west town. Explore, building-by-building, thousands of artifacts. Fun for the entire family. Gold panning and shopping.