Its pretty cool, went up there a couple weeks ago and saw it...no pics unfortunately. The best is driving into Blackhawk on HWY 6, you cant see it at all until you are basically at the cross street its located on because its hidden behind the mountains....and then all of a sudden, bam, there it is.
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I think when the economy picks up Blackhawk and Central City even Cripple Creek will become much more attractive, at least they are thinking ahead and getting things prepaired for when it does improve...
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If you went back in this thread, you'd know that you're not the first one to say that. The key word in your sentence is appears. Trust me, it's not a tragedy. It fits there just fine. It is, after all, a sleazy gambling town in the foothills of the Rockies. This isn't Telluride or Breckenridge we're talking about.
Let the "pooping" continue!
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and BTW, I think I'm just jealous they aren't building 33 story hotels in downtown phoenix. Those bitches.
Hell, this would have been a beauty in downtown Denver. This is the tallest building in Colorado outside of Denver metro. If I lived in the Springs, Pueblo, or even Grand Junction, I would be pissed that a tiny mountain town was building something taller than anything in those cities.
Hell, this would have been a beauty in downtown Denver. This is the tallest building in Colorado outside of Denver metro. If I lived in the Springs, Pueblo, or even Grand Junction, I would be pissed that a tiny mountain town was building something taller than anything in those cities.
Especially Pueblo.
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I know it sounds like it would be aweful to put a building like that up in a little valley town, but it really looks pretty good for the location its in. And yeah, I think others are just jealous they are not getting 33 story buildings, lol. Maybe I will take a little drive up there this weekend and grab some pictures.
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I too agree it's unfortunate such a structure is being built - I found the development to be an eyesore when I visited Black Hawk / Central City. Though I admit I find the way the gambling industry has sucked all business in Central City & Cripple Creek to be a shame.
Yes, I know gambling was legalized in these towns for a reason due to declining sales. But it's a shame that there is nothing else to do in those towns but the casinos. I would like to visit more often with my family, but if you don't like to gamble then you're out of luck.
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Man. I really like the way Blackhawk looks. I do think that they need to diversify their recreational offerings though. I go up on occasion and its fun but I could really picture some additions i.e. An "Antique district", An indoor water park?, A "western themed" renaissance fair type thing, and strip clubs....lots and lots of strip clubs
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^ LOL good call on the Strip Clubs, then were only a small step away from having our own "mini Vegas" up in the mountains and no need to take a flight to vegas...
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