Location: Idaho Springs
Top Things to do in Idaho Springs
What to do and see in Idaho Springs, Colorado (CO): The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
The City of Idaho Springs is a Statutory City in the western United States, the most populous municipality in Clear Creek County, Colorado. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,717. Idaho Springs is located in Clear Creek Canyon, in the mountains upstream from Golden, some thirty miles (50 km) west of Denver. Local legend is that the name of the city derived from annual visits to the radium hot springs made by a Native American chief and his tribe who journeyed there each year from Idaho to bathe in the magic healing waters.
Restaurants in Idaho Springs
1. ARGO Mill Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 374 reviews
Tour the Mighty ARGO Gold Mill & Tunnel. Learn about Rocky Mountain Gold Rush history, explore our gold mine and mill. Get a free panning lesson at the end of your tour!
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Skylarrb10
Our tour guide was Alli and she was such a gem! Alli was knowledgeable and super fun! Book a tour, you won’t regret it :)
2. Mount Evans & Red Rocks Park Small Group Tour From Denver
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 22 reviews
Join us on a magnificent day trip to Mount Evans tour from Denver. Located only 60 miles west of Denver, The Summit is accessible by the highest paved road in North America. Standing at 14,271 feet, it is considered one of the most prominent mountains in the front range of the Rocky Mountains. See rocky mountain bighorn sheep, mountain goats, marmots, birds and alpine wildflowers, all the while taking in the spectacular views of distant mountain peaks, alpine lakes and glacier valley.
Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Admission
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By M5695OPmichaelo
Our tour guide Jason was knowledgeable about everything and made us feel comfortable on the ride. If it wasn’t for the tour we would have never visited that many beautiful places around Denver . If you’re staying a short time around Denver this would be your best bet to see a lot of Denver . Well worth it.
3. Listen to a Tour Guide While You Drive between Breckenridge and Denver
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 4 reviews
Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your drive come alive! Using GPS, our fun game show host like tour guides will transform this beautiful drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure! Enhance your drive between destinations, or use as a one way stand alone tour. Hear about stop-worthy things to see & do, local animals, popular people, historical events & more. Over 45 points of interest will keep you entertained and take your road trip to the next level! Route. Interstate 70 between Breckenridge & Denver with extensions to Vail & Boulder. Travel in either direction. Freedom. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start/stop anywhere. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun trivia question included in the audio. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle.
Inclusions: Hands free (audio plays automatically), Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)
4. Listen to a Tour Guide While You Drive between Golden and Vail / Breckenridge
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your drive come alive! Using GPS, our fun game show host like tour guides will transform this beautiful drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure! Enhance your drive between destinations, or use as a one way stand alone tour. Hear about stop-worthy things to see & do, beautiful mountains, animals, popular people, historical events & more. Over 45 points of interest will keep you entertained and take your road trip to the next level! Route. Interstate 70 between Golden & Vail with extensions to Breckenridge & Boulder. Travel in either direction. Freedom. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start/stop anywhere. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun trivia question included in the audio. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle.
Inclusions: Hands free (audio plays automatically), Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)
5. Private custom tour of the foothills of Denver, Dillon and Breckenridge.
This is a private custom tour that the passengers can customize. I have my commercial insurance and I am certified as driver by the State of Colorado and thus legal to drive any paying customers. Spend an entire day in the mountains and enjoy a few easy hikes (if desired) with spectacular views of Lake Dillon. The historical mining town of Breckenridge offers great boutique shopping and a free Gondola ride to the Breckenridge Summer Fun Park where adults and kids can enjoy some of the interesting rides such as zip lines, the Gold Runner Coaster and much more. Discover the historic town of Frisco and the beautiful Dillon marina before going over Loveland Pass and seeing spectacular views of the mountain ranges and of the Continental Divide. Continue on to the old mining town of Idaho Springs, where we will stop for coffee, some mining history and entertaining cowboy stories. We will stroll through this charming town before heading back to Denver.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, dinner and any drinks are excluded., Any rides at the fun park., Airport pick up or hotels in that area require an extra charge of $50
Reviewed By cjma
Brad did a great job getting us to our destinations and had a lot of information along the way. There was a shield between the front and back seats for COVID safety. Would recommend Brad but would insist the vehicle be sanitized before the trip.
