The mother of all casinos in Black Hawk, Ameristar rises 33 stories above town. It has more slots and tables than any other casino – 56,000 sq ft of gaming space to be exact. There's live entertainment and three restaurants too. It's also the swankiest; if you want to stay the night, rooms start at $149.
Ameristar Casino Hotel & Spa
Colorado
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
17.75 MILES
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Colorado School of Mines' Geology Museum
14.46 MILES
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Nearby Colorado attractions
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