Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway
Victor, CO

At nearly 10,000 feet on the southwestern side of Pikes Peak, Victor, Colorado, lies waiting for you. Come see its 1890s' gold-mining-town architecture. Breathe the clean air and soak up plenty of sunshine. Tour its museum, shops, parks and trails, and fish at nearby Skagway Reservoir.

Victor's modern-day treasures are the results of a rich gold rush history. Victor was platted in 1893. By that time it was already known as the City of Mines, because the largest and richest gold mines of the Cripple Creek Mining District were located in Battle Mountain, just above Victor. Today, historic headframes of the Ajax, Strong, and Independence mines give Victor its historic gold mining atmosphere.

Mining is not gone from Victor as the largest gold mine in the state is again mining ore from the gold-rich area. This new mine offers a perspective and appreciation for the efforts of gold rush pioneers.

Come for a sit on its street-side benches or watch a thrilling auto race; come for a chocolate shake or a burger; come for a drive up to the heights of the American Eagles Mine overlook or a hike through Vindicator Valley; and come for a look at the golden era of the 1890s. Drive the historic Gold Belt Scenic Byway. Come for a day, a week, or a lifetime...discover the hidden jewel of Teller County-- Victor, "The City of Mines."