Cripple Creek, located in Colorado, is a former gold mining camp turned bustling city with a population of 1,155 as of the 2020 Census. Nestled near Pikes Peak, this high-elevation town has a rich history dating back to the late 1800s when a gold rush put it on the map. Once home to thousands of miners and millionaires, Cripple Creek now thrives as a tourist destination and gambling hub, with historic buildings repurposed into lively casinos. Its colorful past, including fires, strikes, and boom times, adds character to this charming city in the heart of the Rockies.