Idaho Springs Colorado Attractions

The Idaho Springs area is filled with beauty and Colorado history. If you enjoy outdoor activities, there are many things to do in the Idaho Springs area! Come visit the Loveland Basin Ski Area, or Echo Mountain Ski Area and have fun in the World Famous Indian Hot Springs! Summertime is filled with river rafting on Clear Creek, visiting the Argo Gold Mine, hiking near St. Mary’s Glacier, and mountain biking, local festivals and activities.

Argo Gold Mill and Museum

The construction of the Argo Tunnel began in 1893 and started transporting gold bearing ore from the many mines it would intersect along the way. The Argo Mill processed an amazing amount of the gold bearing ore from these mines. In fact, the Argo would be the largest mill of its type in the world. The Argo is open daily from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm with the Last Tour at 4:30 pm. Keep in mind the Winter Tours are subject to weather. For more information Call (303) 567-2421.

For more information, visit: http://www.historicargotours.com/

St. Mary’s Glacier

Not only can you ski when visiting St. Mary’s Glacier but deer hunting is also popular in the area. For non-hunters, wildlife viewing and photography is an option. There is an abundance of local wildlife to see including a large herd of Bighorn Sheep which live in the area to complete the fun. The St. Mary’s Glacier area is in the Silver Lake area by upper Fall River. In 1948, a husband and wife built the St. Mary’s Glacier Lodge, and started a dude ranch. Much has happened over the years, but the Glacier Hike is still one of the top tourist destinations in Clear Creek County.

Getting There: Take I-70 West from Denver, past the town and three exits of Idaho Springs. Take the next exit marked “Fall River Road”. Just past the bottom of the ramp, take a right (north) on Fall River Road. Follow this road up past the town of Alice to one of two parking areas for the clearly marked trailhead to St. Mary’s Glacier. Located at 7599 Fall River Rd Idaho Springs, CO 80452 – call (303) 567-4449.

Indian Hot Springs

If you’ve never experienced natural hot springs, come try the famous Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs. From the very popular Vapor Caves to the Outdoor/Indoor Private Baths or the Tropical Swim Pool, be assured you will find what soaking experience you desire. Full Spa Services are also available daily. This Hot Springs has been operating for 100 years, so it’s a historic experience. Located at 302 Soda Creek Road Idaho Springs, CO 80452 or call (303) 567-1303

For more information, visit: http://indianhotsprings.com/

Echo Mountain Park

One of the newer additions to the Idaho Springs area is Echo Mountain Park – a snowboard mecca for the Front Range. Come see what is happening only a few minutes from Denver on one side and Idaho Springs on the other. Unlike any other ski area in the region, Echo Mountain is “dedicated to unleashing your inner freestyle self”. This is not your typical luxury resort, fine dining and valet parking venue – “Echo Mountain is ‘pure park and pure mountain’. We cater to the snowboarder and skier who wants to rise to 10,650 feet, find awesome night skiing and riding on lighted terrain, hear great music, and meet skiers and riders of all ages and ability levels.” Read More….