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Come on Up (or down, as the case may be) and Play for awhile! Idaho Springs has many things to do and see, year-round! Great Shopping, wonderful restaurants, Scenic Drives, Historical Sites, Museums, Mine Tours, Mineral Springs and Friendly Folks! |
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Come on Up (or down, as the case may be) and Play for awhile! Idaho Springs has many things to do and see, year-round! Great Shopping, wonderful restaurants, Scenic Drives, Historical Sites, Museums, Mine Tours, Mineral Springs and Friendly Folks! |
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Historically Speaking - Idaho Springs is a Gold Mine!
| Idaho Springs National Historic District
Downtown from 13th Avenue on Miner Street. Call (303)567-4709 for
self-guided and guided tours. Features many historical buildings
displaying Victorian architecture of the late 1800's. A beautiful place
to stop and enjoy a gorgeous Colorado day! |
| Historical
Society of Idaho Springs:
The Underhill Historical Museum / The Heritage Museum and Visitor's
Center / Professional Photography Lab / The Charlie Tayler Waterwheel
Park / National Historic District Walking Tour (informational plaques
on buildings) / Educational Programs / Historic Landmark Preservation /
Historic Document and Photograph Preservation |
| Phoenix Gold Mine - Tours |
| Argo Mine and Mill Tours and Gift Shop |
| Underhill Museum - 1416 Miner Street. The museum
was the office of the local assayer and contains a fascinating
collection of mining artifacts. Call (303)567-4709 for hours of
operation. |
| Indian Springs Resort - World Famous Hot Springs For Over 100 Years |
| Jackson Monument - Highway 103 in front of Clear
Creek Secondary school. George J. Jackson made the first major gold
discovery in Colorado here on January 7, 1859. |
| Mount Evans Scenic Byway Highway 103. Open
memorial Day to Snow Fall closing. The highest paved road in North
America, 14,264 feet at the summit. Opportunities for viewing Bighorn
Sheep, Mountain Goats, as well as bristlecone pines and alpine tundra.
Spectacular views of the Continental Divide. Fee charged. |
| Oh My Gawd Road Virginia Canyon. Experience
mining history and a real mountain road while driving to Central City
and Blackhawk casinos. |
| St. Mary's Glacier / One mile west of Idaho
Springs on I-70 to exit 238, Fall River Road. Offers abundant scenery
on the way to the foot of St. Mary's Glacier. A historical destination
in Clear Creek County. |
| Georgetown Loop Railroad PO Box 217, 1106 Rose St., Georgetown, CO 80444 303-569-2403 or 1-800-691-4386 |
A few stops to Make!
| Idaho Springs Heritage Museum and Visitor's Center | Araphoe National Forest - On Hwy. 103 at Idaho Springs, Colorado |
| The Chamber and Tourism Bureau of Clear Creek County |
ClearCreekCounty.org |
| Clear Creek Rafting Co. P.O. Box 3178, 350 Whitewater Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 Phone: (303)567-1000 / Toll Free: (800)353-9901 Call for rates and availabilty | A&A
Historical Trails Stable
Horseback Riding &
Stables
P.O.
Box 374, Russel Gulch, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303)567-9106 |
Shopping
| Project Support
Senior Center / 1402 Miner St. PO Box 1231, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
303-567-2382 Fax: 567-1311 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Senior
Housing, Meals, Transportation, Recreation, and Thrift Shop |
Mrs. Skipper's Dolls and Gifts P.O. Box 356, 1501 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303)567-4544 |
| Margie's Place P.O. Box 3249, 1534 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303)567-9386 Gifts and Native American products |
Clear Creek Arrangements, Inc. PO Box 1626 - 225 12th Ave. Idaho Springs, CO 80452 - 303-567-9619 |
| Your
Fishing Partner, LLC
P.O.
Box 3291, 1524 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303)567-1500 |
Idaho Springs
Lumber
P.O.
Box 3130, 1965 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303)567-2511 |
| Chuck's Antique Stoves Phone: 303-569-2793 or Cell: 303-519-0123 Email: chuckpenrod@qwest.net | Skipper's Ice Cream / Parlor and Memorabilia P.O. Box 356, 1501 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303)567-4544 |
| Mangia! Sicilian Trattoria / Casual Italian located at 1446 Miner St. in Idaho Springs, 303-567-4371 | Skipper's Ice Cream / Parlor and Memorabilia P.O. Box 356, 1501 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303)567-4544 |
| Beau Jo's Pizza P.O. Box 3246, 1517 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303)567-4376 | A. J.'s Green Chili Specialties / 2745 Colorado Blvd. Idaho Springs, CO 80452 phone 303-567-0970 |
| Mainstreet Restaurant / 1518 Miner St. PO Box 1240, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 - 303-567-4611 |
Tommyknocker Brewery / P.O. Box 3188, 1401 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303)567-2688 |
| Two Brothers Deli / 1424 Miner St. PO Box 182, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 - 303-567-2439 | Poco's Mexican Food Restaurant and Bar - Miner's Street |
| Indian Springs Resort Restaurant & Lounge 302 Soda Creek Box 1990 Idaho Springs, CO 80452 303-567-1303 | Buffalo Restaurant & Bar P.O. Box 1543, 1617 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303)567-2729 |
| Sunrise Donuts / 2731 Colo Blvd. Box 1468 Idaho Springs, CO 80452 303-567-4093 |
Kings Derby 2801 Colo. Blvd. Box 690 Idaho Springs, CO 80452 303-567-2185 |
| West Winds Tavern, 1631 Miner Street Box 3051, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 303-567-0982 |
| Indian Springs Resort and Hot Mineral Springs 302 Soda Creek Road, P.O. Box 1990, Idaho Springs, Colorado 80452 (303) 989-6666 Fax (303) 567-9304 | H & H Motor Lodge P.O. Box 849, / 2445 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303)567-2838 Fax: (303) 567-0190 |
| Brookside Inn B&B 2971 Fall River Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 303-567-9610 | St Marys Glacier B& B 336 Crest Dr., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 303-567-4084 |
| The Blair Motel 345 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303)567-4661 | Columbine Inn P.O. Box 1634, 2545 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303)567-0948 |
| Miners Pick B&B 1639 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 303-567-2975 1-800-567-2975 |
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