Guidebook for Idaho Springs
Sightseeing, Local History
Argo Mine
Take a tour of an old mine and pan for gold too!
Idaho Springs Visitor Center
2060 Miner StA little museum about Colorado history
Take a tour in an old mine with a real miner as a guide. Need to make a reservation ahead of time.
Edgar Mine
365 8th AveTake a tour in an old mine with a real miner as a guide. Need to make a reservation ahead of time.
Argo Mill noTuneli
2350 Riverside DrFuns for kids and adults. Pan for gold if you like.
Mt. Evans Scenic Byway
Scenic drive to the summit of Mt Evans
Food Scene, Restaurants, Taverns
Idaho Springs offers a variety of local restaurants, taverns, microbreweries, bars, delis, cafes.
Tommyknocker Brewery
1401 Miner StGreat restaurant. Local beer.
Smokin Yard's BBQ
2736 Colorado BlvdGreat BBQ place
Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner StWe like this place!
Two Brothers Deli
1424 Miner StI have not been there yet
Cherry Blossom Chinese Restaurant
2700 Colorado BlvdMy husband loves it..
Starbucks
2900 Colorado BlvdStarbucks, WiFi if you need it
Smokin Yard's BBQ
2736 Colorado BlvdGreat food and service
Everything Else
Recreation Center in Idaho Springs: gym, swimming pool, etc
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District
98 12th AveRecreation Center in Idaho Springs: gym, swimming pool, etc
Hot Mineral Springs, thermal baths in the caves, a mudroom, and a spa
141 abantu bendawo batusa
Indian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek RdHot Mineral Springs, thermal baths in the caves, a mudroom, and a spa
Liquid Descent Whitewater Rafting
1896 Stanley RdGreat whitewater rafting company.
AVA Rafting & Zipline
431 Chicago Creek RdThey also offer ziplining now
Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting
1313 Idaho StWhitewater rafting
Raft Masters
2804 Colorado Blvdwhitewater rafting adventures..
Clear Creek Rafting Company
350 Whitewater Rdwhitewater rafting
Mount Evans
Take a paved road to the very summit of Mt Evans!
I-Echo Lake Park
A beautiful lake and park. Great for hiking and picnicing
Macy/Ruth Mill Park
655 Colorado BlvdGreat little park for kids
Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park
2350 Colorado BlvdGreat Park for kids . new playground and picnic tables
Flipper McGill's Pinball
1535 Miner StIf you like pinball machines it is a great place
Indian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek RdHot Springs and thermal baths in the caves
Essentials
Idaho Springs Public Library
219 14th AveWe love this library. Old historic building, staff is very friendly