IDAHO SPRINGS

Mountain days. Main Street discoveries. Room for one more stop.

What to Expect

Start with coffee on Miner Street. Head out for a little adventure, settle into a warm soak, or let the cable car carry you above town. Idaho Springs brings mountain experiences and everyday pleasures together, with local kitchens ready whenever your appetite catches up.

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

A gold discovery in 1859 helped put Idaho Springs on the map. Today, that history lives in its storefronts, museums, and the familiar red Argo Mill. Come for a few hours or stay for the weekend. There’s time to follow a story, try something new, and find a favorite table.

A black and white photo of a small, rural mountain town in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado.

A town with history. A day that’s yours.

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Stay the Night

Biking in the mountains near Rocky Mountains, Colorado.

Find your way into the mountains.

Explore hiking and mountain biking at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park, right above Idaho Springs. Choose a route that matches your experience, check current conditions, and leave time to enjoy the view. For another kind of outing, explore guided climbing and zip-line adventures in the surrounding area.

On the Trail

Hot springs swimming pool, surrounded by tropical plants, indoor greenhouse-like space, warm water, hot tubs near Denver, Colorado in the Rocky Mountains.

ON THE WATER

A little splash. A long soak.

Make a guided rafting trip part of your visit, or slow things down at Indian Hot Springs. Whether you’re sharing a paddle stroke or settling into warm mineral water, there’s more than one way to spend time on the water.

On the Water

Skiing at sunrise or sunset with family and friends near Denver, Colorado in the Rocky Mountains.

ON THE SNOW

Make town part of your snow day.

Start with breakfast before heading into the surrounding mountains. After skiing, riding, or playing in the snow, come back to Idaho Springs for dry socks, something warm, and a meal together. Explore our winter guides to choose an outing that suits your group.

On the Snow

Downtown small mountain town, with historic buildings near Denver, Colorado in the Rocky Mountains.

MAIN STREET

Follow your curiosity from door to door.

Browse the shops and galleries along Miner Street. Ask about something handmade, read a historic building plaque, and pause for coffee when the mood strikes. For a different view of town, ride the Argo Cable Car to Miners Point and make room for a little mountain time above the rooftops.

Main Street

Historic mine tour near Denver, Colorado.

MINING THE PAST

Get to know the stories beneath your feet.

Tour the Argo Mill, explore the Phoenix Gold Mine, or try your hand at gold panning. Back in town, museums and historic walking routes bring the people behind Idaho Springs’ mining past into focus. A little curiosity goes a long way here.

Mining the Past

Live music, craft beer, spirits, dancing with family, friends at night near Denver, Colorado in the Rocky Mountains.

ON STAGE

See what happened after the gold was found.

Make room for live music and a little time together. Check the events calendar for what’s happening during your visit, including performances at the Argo. Pick a date, bring someone along, and let the evening take shape.

Explore Events

Leave room for dinner.

Find a table. Settle in. Share the stories of the day while a local kitchen takes care of dinner. Stay the night and give tomorrow a slower start, with coffee, breakfast, and a little more time in the mountains.