One of many Coloradans’ favorite winter attractions returns this year with two locations for double the fun.
Ice Castles, the lifesize installation featuring frozen slides, tunnels and more, comes to Cripple Creek for a second season. It also will pop up in Eagle for the first time.
Construction typically begins in October in anticipation of December openings, weather permitting. Tickets will go on sale closer to the opening date.
Ice Castles has doubled down on its presence in Colorado after it missed two winters from 2021 to the start of 2023. The installation lost its longtime home in Dillon and the company searched to find a new location where it could pop up. Ice Castles artisans need specific amenities to build the installations, including access to water, sustainable temperatures, sufficient drainage, and a space large enough to create the venue.
The attraction – known for its towering frozen structures that glow at night – made a grand return to the Centennial State last year in Cripple Creek, which also hosts an annual ice festival. The next one is scheduled for Feb. 15-23, 2025.
“We are thrilled to add a second location in Colorado this winter where we can create a sense of magic and wonder for our guests,” said Ice Castles’ CEO Kyle Standifird. “Our team is energized to build an experience in Eagle that compliments the stunning natural beauty adjacent to the Eagle River.”
The Cripple Creek location returns to 305 S. Fourth St. The one in Eagle will be built at 794 Fairgrounds Road. For more information, visit icecastles.com.