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Ice Castles taking shape in Cripple Creek, tickets on sale Tuesday

Thanks to the recent snowfall and cold temperatures, ice artisans have begun building the Ice Castles in Cripple Creek. This attraction will open sometime in late December, but artists are hard at placing up to 10,000 icicles a day to create the breathtaking structures.

Cripple Creek Ice Castles are underway after recent snowfall

By: James Gavato

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CRIPPLE CREEK — Thanks to recent snowfall and cold temperatures, the Ice Castles in Cripple Creek are already taking shape!

WATCH: Opening Day for Ice Castles in Cripple Creek

A spokesperson says the ice castles are set to open in late December depending on weather conditions.

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Advance tickets are set to go on sale Tuesday, November 26. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Ice Castle's website.

There will also be an ice castle display in Eagle, Colorado.

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