Situated at the base of Battle Mountain, one of the world's richest sources of gold, Victor is home to the largest gold mine in the state, which is still in operation. Gold mining is a large part of the local economy. At one time during the heyday of the gold rush in the 1890s, the streets of Victor were paved with gold. The town's population has tripled in the last five years, and the city is currently upgrading and adding amenities like historic streetlights. More than 300 of the town's historic brick homes still stand, housing shops, art studios and small businesses. Several recreation trails take hikers through historic mining structures. The nearby Skagaway Reservoir offers parks and fishing. {goldbelt] offers a tour of the Victor area, and follows old stage and railroad lines. At an elevation of nearly 10,000 feet on the southwest side of Pike's Peak, Victor is home to the highest bridge in the state highway system - the 250-foot high bridge spans Arequa Gulch.
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Denver Greek Festival Denver CO June14-17 Traditional Greek dancing by the Hellenic Dance Academy of Denver and music by Etho Ellas. There is plenty of homemade food and pastries from throughout Greece to satisfy any appetite.
Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival Breckenridge CO July13 This event offers brews, views and free live music and features unlimited beer tasting from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Winter Park Alpine Artaffair Winter Park CO July20-21 Featuring Fine Arts & Fine Crafts,
Jewelry, Photography, Metalwork, Mixed Media,
Pottery, Painting, Glass, Wood, Fiber and More.
Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival Keystone CO August3-4 Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain music are just a piece of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while 30 microbreweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys.
Lafayette Peach Festival Lafayette CO August17 500 fresh peach pies and individual servings of peach cobbler while supplies last, are available for sale at Festival Plaza and in front of the Main Stage near Lafayette Florist.
Great American Beer Festival Denver CO October10-12 Each year, GABF represents the largest collection of U.S. beer ever served, in the format of a public tasting event plus a private competition.
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