Robin's Guidebook
Food scene
This is by far the most famous eatery in Idaho Springs. Expect long waits on the weekends.
117 locals recommend
Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner StThis is by far the most famous eatery in Idaho Springs. Expect long waits on the weekends.
Great craft beer and great green chili cheese fries (a Colorado staple).
70 locals recommend
Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner StGreat craft beer and great green chili cheese fries (a Colorado staple).
Great food!!! This is more if a fast food experience. You’ll order at the counter then find a table. The line can be long on weekends.
68 locals recommend
Smokin Yard's BBQ
2736 Colorado BlvdGreat food!!! This is more if a fast food experience. You’ll order at the counter then find a table. The line can be long on weekends.
Best sit down breakfast within walking distance of the house. Great Bloody Mary’s with our favorite dilly beans.
38 locals recommend
Main Street Restaurant
1518 Miner StBest sit down breakfast within walking distance of the house. Great Bloody Mary’s with our favorite dilly beans.
Great place for breakfast. Can’t recommend the Evan’s Benedict enough…so good.
22 locals recommend
Marion's of the Rockies
2805 Colorado BlvdGreat place for breakfast. Can’t recommend the Evan’s Benedict enough…so good.
Things to do
Indian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek RdThis smaller ski area is a local favorite. You can still ski here for less than $100 per day!! It’s located just east of the Continental Divide. If you’re a seasoned skier/snowboarder take lift 9 for incredible views west of the Continental Divide.
235 locals recommend
Loveland Ski Area
Interstate 70This smaller ski area is a local favorite. You can still ski here for less than $100 per day!! It’s located just east of the Continental Divide. If you’re a seasoned skier/snowboarder take lift 9 for incredible views west of the Continental Divide.
Really fun old timey train ride. Great for children. Beware if you have a fear of heights. The train goes over a very high bridge.
104 locals recommend
Georgetown Loop Railroad
646 Loop DrReally fun old timey train ride. Great for children. Beware if you have a fear of heights. The train goes over a very high bridge.
AVA Rafting & Zipline
431 Chicago Creek RdSightseeing
This road will take you to the top of a 14,000 ft. peak. Please make sure you are well hydrated before and during your visit to this peak. Altitude sickness is no joke.
45 locals recommend
Mt. Evans Scenic Byway
This road will take you to the top of a 14,000 ft. peak. Please make sure you are well hydrated before and during your visit to this peak. Altitude sickness is no joke.
A very great spot for families. This is located along the same road taken to the top of Mt. Evans.
31 locals recommend
Echo Lake
12932 CO-103A very great spot for families. This is located along the same road taken to the top of Mt. Evans.
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadMountain Biking
This trail system is located about 10 minutes east of Idaho Springs. These trails are rated difficult. A full suspension mountain bike is highly recommended as is experience. Hiking is permitted there but perhaps discouraged.
Floyd Hill Open Space
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Don’t park in the downtown area.
Parking in the downtown area is now a pay to park situation. We recommend the short walk into town instead.