By 1872, the Colorado Central Railway extended its line to Black Hawk, creating a vital link to the nation’s network of railroads.įast forward to the 21 st century and a convenient location just 40 minutes west of Denver means it’s easy to get groups from the airport and metropolitan area to Black Hawk for multi-day stays or a day trip.
In 1868, this small town nestled in Clear Creek Canyon was called the “City of Mills” as tons of ore poured in and was processed by the water-powered stamp mills. Bar 8042 is the place to go for live entertainment, gaming, a beverage and networking after meetings.
