You Ll Never Run Out Of Things To Do In This Tiny Colorado Town

Is it just me or do you automatically assume that a town with a population of less than 500 would be somewhat uneventful and—dare I say it—boring? Shame on us for thinking this way because what some tiny towns lack in size, they make up for in other ways (and then some). Take for instance the tiny town of Creede with its population of just under 300 and unique opportunities galore. See for yourself:

Incorporated in 1892, Creede was a one time booming silver town (the last silver boom town in Colorado, to be exact) that once housed nearly 10,000 residents.

Wikimedia Commons Sadly, the population declined following the Silver Panic of 1893 and came to rely on what was essentially zinc and lead scrap from surrounding ores.

Soon after the Silver Panic, Creede returned to its roots and became a hotbed for the hard rock mining industry by mining a number of different precious minerals until 1985 when the price of silver once again plummeted.

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After Creede’s last mine closed, the town looked to other means of income, which resulted in them (successfully) cashing in on the tourism industry. When you visit the town today, you will discover…

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…delicious dining and drink options…

Kip’s Grill Creede, CO Facebook Kip’s Grill can be found at 101 E 5th St.

…unique shops and boutiques…

Ooh La Spa & Boutique Ooh La Spa & Boutique is located at 289 S. Main Street.

…fun annual events and festivals…

Creede & Mineral County Chamber of Commerce The Balloon Festival and Derby Race take place Labor Day weekend.

…ample outdoor sporting opportunity…

Photo Credit Fishing, canoeing, hunting, skiing, and hiking… it’s all here!

…and fascinating museums and historic sites.

Underground Mining Museum & Mining Tour Pictured is the Underground Mining Museum & Mining Tour.

For these reasons and more, Creede is truly a special tiny town that is worth checking out this weekend. For more information on Creede’s history, event schedules, and more, be sure to visit the Creede & Mineral County Chamber of Commerce’s website.

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Sadly, the population declined following the Silver Panic of 1893 and came to rely on what was essentially zinc and lead scrap from surrounding ores.

Flickr/Jeffrey Beall

Kip’s Grill Creede, CO Facebook

Kip’s Grill can be found at 101 E 5th St.

Ooh La Spa & Boutique

Ooh La Spa & Boutique is located at 289 S. Main Street.

Creede & Mineral County Chamber of Commerce

The Balloon Festival and Derby Race take place Labor Day weekend.

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Fishing, canoeing, hunting, skiing, and hiking… it’s all here!

Underground Mining Museum & Mining Tour

Pictured is the Underground Mining Museum & Mining Tour.

Discover even more unique tiny towns by checking out these 10 Most Beautiful and Charming Small Towns In Colorado.

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