Old Colorado City

Old Colorado City is a historic district in western Colorado Springs featuring 19th-century brick architecture. The preserved structures now house specialty stores, galleries, restaurants, and craft businesses along several interconnected streets.

The settlement emerged in 1859 during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush and served as a supply center for miners. The community briefly functioned as Colorado Territory's capital before later merging with neighboring Colorado Springs.

Street festivals and art events regularly take place among the brick buildings, where local craftspeople display their work against a historic backdrop. The preserved 19th-century storefronts frame galleries and workshops where you can speak directly with artists.

A walk through the district allows you to explore buildings at your own pace, with interpretive markers along the route explaining former uses. Most shops and galleries open on weekends, while weekdays offer quieter conditions.

Several buildings still display original painted advertisements on their brick walls announcing products and services from the mining era. These faded inscriptions offer insight into 19th-century commercial life.

Location: Colorado Springs

GPS coordinates: 38.84806,-104.86417

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28