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Plan a free trip to Idaho SpringsUpdated: 2026-10-18
Idaho Springs is a historic mining town in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, known for its hot springs and gold rush heritage. It's a great destination for history buffs, outdoor adventurers, and those seeking relaxation, offering a unique blend of old-world charm and natural beauty.
Things to do in Idaho Springs include Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway & Wilderness, Mighty Argo Cable Car, Indian Hot Springs. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
Relax in natural underground hot springs with healing minerals, a unique and soothing experience.
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The Argo Gold Mine and Mill is a former gold mining and milling site in Idaho Springs, Colorado, showcasing an intact mill built directly at the entrance of the Argo Tunnel. Constructed between 1893 and 1910, the tunnel was designed to drain gold mines across Virginia Canyon, Gilpin Gulch, Russell Gulch, Quartz Hill, Nevadaville, and Central City, while providing much easier ore extraction.
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Saint Mary's Glacier is a semi-permanent snowfield in Arapaho National Forest in Colorado, about 4 kilometres southeast of James Peak. It is about an hour's drive northwest of Denver, and the area is very popular for fishing and hiking.
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Take a guided tour of an active gold mine and learn about Colorado's gold mining history.
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A beautiful alpine lake with stunning mountain views, perfect for picnics and short hikes.
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Drive the highest paved road in North America and enjoy breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.
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Experience a historic steam train ride through spectacular mountain scenery and high bridges.
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Embark on a short, accessible hike to a beautiful glacier and stunning alpine lake.
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Learn about the town's rich history and gold rush days through fascinating exhibits.
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Here is what 3 days in Idaho Springs look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway & Wilderness, Mighty Argo Cable Car, Indian Hot Springs, Argo Gold Mine and Mill, St. Mary's Glacier, Charlie Taylor Water Wheel and 9 more. Indian Hot Springs: Relax in natural underground hot springs with healing minerals, a unique and soothing experience.
Day 1: Argo Gold Mine and Mill, Charlie Taylor Water Wheel, Phoenix Gold Mine, St. Mary's Glacier. Day 2: Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway & Wilderness, Mount Evans Scenic Byway, Echo Lake Park, Georgetown Loop Railroad. Day 3: Indian Hot Springs, Mighty Argo Cable Car.
The itinerary for Idaho Springs runs through North of Idaho Springs, Near Idaho Springs, Near Mount Evans, Georgetown (near Idaho Springs), Near Alice (north of Idaho Springs) and Downtown Idaho Springs.
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