Welcome to my blog about the Ice Castles in Colorado! This is one of our family’s favorite activities during the winter, and we love going there. We usually go to the location in Cripple Creek, and it’s always a super fun activity to do with the family or friends throughout the cold months. And don’t forget to dress accordingly to have all the fun, keep the little ones warm and yourself.
Ice Castles in Colorado
Ice Castles
Cripple Creek, Colorado
This is our favorite spot since we live in Parker, and because we love the drive. We always visit during the day because of our little ones. It’s an award-winning frozen attraction that comes back every year to Colorado. You can find it at 339 Irene Avenue, and it’s open this season from December 19, 2024, to March 10, 2025.
The Ice Castles are built completely by hand, with thousands of icicles carefully placed by professional ice artists. It’s always amazing to see, and it never fails to impress me, even after years of making it a family tradition. Visitors can enjoy glowing sculptures, ice tunnels, slides, fountains, and more. It’s a magical experience for kids and grown-ups alike!
Parking is super easy, with spots available on Irene Avenue and 4th Street, just south of the Ice Castles. There are two parking lots on 4th Street, one on each side, so it’s a short and easy walk to the fun.
Eagle, Colorado
We haven’t been to this location yet, but they’ve recently expanded to Eagle and are open for the 2024-2025 winter season. It’s located at the Eagle County Fairgrounds, 794 Fairgrounds Road. According to their website, this new spot has ice tunnels, caves, towers, fountains, and slides, all lit up with colorful LED lights that make the ice glow just like the one in Cripple Creek.
Construction started late October 2024, with a team of about 20 ice artists hand-placing thousands of icicles to create this amazing frozen wonderland. It opened in late December and will stay open until early March, as long as the weather cooperates. Tickets for the season are are available since November 26, 2024, and you can grab them on the Ice Castles website.
Ice Castles in Colorado
For ticket purchases, and more information please click here and visit the Ice Castles in Colorado website so you can plan your visit. There you can find all the information you need.
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