Visit Creede

Visit Creede Official page for the Creede & Mineral County Visitor Center and Chamber of Commerce. Free Wi-Fi, Copy and Fax Services, Picnic Area, Dog Walk

11/19/2024

Only 2 weeks left in hunting season, and we still have some cabins available for Hunters. Pet friendly, plenty of parking and close to town, trails and National Forest land. Call Silver Thread Escape today at (719) 223-9271 or visit us online at SilverThreadEscape.com!

Creede, CO is a historical mining town that offers a glimpse into Colorado’s mining history. We are located in scenic so...
11/19/2024

Creede, CO is a historical mining town that offers a glimpse into Colorado’s mining history. We are located in scenic southwestern Colorado, just north of the Rio Grande River and east of the San Juan Mountains. Creede owes its existence to mining. It was established in 1892 after prospectors discovered spectacular silver deposits in the area.

The earliest discoveries in the Creede area took place at Sunnyside in 1883. First came the Alpha claim then in 1884 the Bachelor claim. These discoveries were met with little initial success. But in 1889, Nicholas Creede and his partners located the Holy Moses claim along narrow East Willow Creek northeast of Creede. His additional discovery of the Solomon claim in 1890 formed the King Solomon district. The ore values at the Holy Moses mine gained the interest and investment of Denver financier and industrial David H. Moffatt.

More major discoveries were made in 1891 along West Willow Creek, north of Creede. J. C. Mackenzie and W. V. McGilliard located the Commodore claim. Theodore Renniger and Julias Haas discovered the Last Chance claim. Nicholas Creede staked the Amethyst claim next to the Last Chance. George K. Smith and S. D. Coffin located the New York claim, a southern extension of the Last Chance. These discoveries, along with the Bachelor claim were all along the fabulous Amethyst vein.

Creede experienced a mining boom and the population swelled to 15,000. Many miners came from other San Juan mining camps, including Silverton, Telluride, and Ouray. The town, then known as “Jimtown,” expanded outside the narrow canyons to its present location, then known as South Creede. The old and new parts of the town were incorporated as Creede in 1892. By the end of 1892, the district was at its peak and had produced ore valued at over $4.2 million. The Amethyst and Last Chance mines were the most important producers.

The Creede district has produced nearly 5 million tons of ore yielding 84 million ounces of silver plus substantial amounts of lead, zinc, copper, and gold.

11/19/2024
11/19/2024

It’s almost time for our Annual Thanksgiving Buffet! We will BE OPEN our normal hours on Thursday, NOVEMBER 28th, 11am until 8pm. Make a Reservation or just come on in! We can make you a fantastic spread to go as well. Call in and order anytime!

This week's events!
11/18/2024

This week's events!

11/18/2024

Phil Hamilton is back in Creede this Saturday night! He’s making the trek from Ruidoso and braving the cold to bring us another night of great tunes! Don’t miss out! Before you go out… Come in!

Vida with our cozy meals ❤️
11/18/2024

Vida with our cozy meals ❤️

Today’s soup is a Zuppa Toscana with chicken sausage from , potatoes, bacon, and kale🍜 The cookie of the day is a Mexican Hot Chocolate cookie😋. Tomorrow (Tuesday) our special will be a Roasted Tomato Bisque and grilled Gouda and Cheddar Cheese sandwich🍅🥪.

Wolf Creek is open for the 2024-2025 ski season - 7 days a week! Current snow depth is 24 inches at the midway and 26 in...
11/18/2024

Wolf Creek is open for the 2024-2025 ski season - 7 days a week! Current snow depth is 24 inches at the midway and 26 inches at the summit. Skiing conditions are spring-like, packed powder and YTD snowfall is 67 inches. is also celebrating its 85th Anniversary this year so lots of fun events and activities throughout the season.

Plan your Winter ski trip and stay in Creede! ⛷️

11/17/2024

Are you ready for the best sale of the year?

11/17/2024

They’re baaaaack! 📣🎷🎺

Colorado Brass will be at Creede’s Holiday Market and Chocolate Fest on Saturday, November 30th.

📣Creede Businesses: Let us know if you’d like the quintet to play a 15 minute show inside or outside your establishment. Think of the festive ambiance for your shoppers and tasters! DM us or email [email protected] to sign up for a $150 sponsorship to keep this holiday magic going!

Thank you to one of our faithful CMAC Housing Heroes and the Creede America Farmhouse for hosting the band members all weekend!

Find out more about the day by visiting Creede.com



Full moon over Creede Saturday morning 🌕
11/17/2024

Full moon over Creede Saturday morning 🌕

Gorgeous rental!!!
11/15/2024

Gorgeous rental!!!

11/15/2024
Winter is starting to make its grand entrance in Creede and Wagon Wheel Gap always gives us a magical glimpse of the sea...
11/15/2024

Winter is starting to make its grand entrance in Creede and Wagon Wheel Gap always gives us a magical glimpse of the season ahead ❄️

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904 S. Main Street
Creede, CO
81130

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17196582374

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