Guidebook for Idaho Springs
Sightseeing
Mount Evans
Highest paved road in North America at 14,120'
Historic town with lots of shops, restaurants, gas, grocery store.
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Idaho Springs
Historic town with lots of shops, restaurants, gas, grocery store.
Historic mining town. Shops, food, train rides, entrance to Guanella Pass.
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Georgetown
Historic mining town. Shops, food, train rides, entrance to Guanella Pass.
Beautiful views, 4x4 vehicle access in Summer only. Snowshoe/x-country access in Winter.
Fall River Reservoir
Beautiful views, 4x4 vehicle access in Summer only. Snowshoe/x-country access in Winter.
At your doorstep. Easy hike to amazing views of Mt. Evans and the Continental divide.
Bellevue Mountain
At your doorstep. Easy hike to amazing views of Mt. Evans and the Continental divide.
Just to the East of Bellevue Mountain, Mostly private access. Trails lead to amazing views of Denver.
Pewabic Mountain
Just to the East of Bellevue Mountain, Mostly private access. Trails lead to amazing views of Denver.
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadPopular hiking area. Snow year round...
Alice
Starting point for 4x4 road to Loch Lomond. Beautiful lakes. One of my favorite spots.
Bald Mountain
4x4 road & hiking
Herman Gulch Trail
Herman Gulch TrailPopular hiking trail. Easy access from I-70
Butler Gulch
Beautiful hike.
Elk Meadow Offleash Dog park
32912 Stagecoach BoulevardGigantic mountain dog-park.
Scary to some, fun for others! A winding mountain road with great views and lots of steep drop-offs.
Virginia Canyon Road
Virginia Canyon RoadScary to some, fun for others! A winding mountain road with great views and lots of steep drop-offs.
Argo Mine
Argo Gold Mine Tours
Drinks & Nightlife
Johnny Zs Casino
132 Lawrence StFriendly staff, parking garage.
Grand Z Casino Hotel
321 Gregory StLarge modern casino. Parking garage.
Z Casino
101 Gregory StThree levels, large parking lot.
The Vintage Moose
123 16th AvePopular bar for locals and tourists.
Tommyknocker Brewery
1401 Miner StBrew pub
Perhaps the nicest place in Idaho Springs. Attached to the Buffalo Restaurant.
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Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner StPerhaps the nicest place in Idaho Springs. Attached to the Buffalo Restaurant.
Shopping
1859
231 Gregory StModern dispensary.
The Soap Shop
1542 Miner StUnique hand-crafted soaps.
Everything Else
Perhaps the most popular casino in Colorado. The most Vegas like...
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Ameristar Black Hawk
111 Richman StPerhaps the most popular casino in Colorado. The most Vegas like...
Historic Hot Springs "resort". Mixed reviews.
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Indian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek RdHistoric Hot Springs "resort". Mixed reviews.
1/2 way up Mt. Evans. An easy- access, popular mountain lake.
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Echo Lake
12932 CO-1031/2 way up Mt. Evans. An easy- access, popular mountain lake.
Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting
1313 Idaho StWhitewater Rafting
AVA Rafting & Zipline
431 Chicago Creek RdZipline
Food Scene
Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner StPopular "Colorado Style Pizza".
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
1628 Miner StMexican Restaurant
Starbucks
225 S Main StCoffee
Marion's of the Rockies
2805 Colorado BlvdPopular breakfast place.
Smokin Yard's BBQ
2736 Colorado BlvdPopular BBQ
Java Mountain Roasters
1510 Miner StCoffee
Year long renovation - re-opened December 2015! New brew-pub: Westbound & Down Brewing Co.
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Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner StYear long renovation - re-opened December 2015! New brew-pub: Westbound & Down Brewing Co.
Essentials
Natural & organic foods. Like Whole Foods but much cheaper. This is where I do most of my food shopping. Easy access when traveling to/from Denver.
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Natural Grocers
1291 Bergen PkwyNatural & organic foods. Like Whole Foods but much cheaper. This is where I do most of my food shopping. Easy access when traveling to/from Denver.
Arts & Culture
Clear Creek Rafting Company
350 Whitewater RdWhitewater Rafting