Idaho Springs Guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite place to grab lunch or dinner! Great atmosphere, large beverage menu, delicious food, and the service is efficient and friendly.
32 locals recommend
MTN Prime
1600 Miner StOur favorite place to grab lunch or dinner! Great atmosphere, large beverage menu, delicious food, and the service is efficient and friendly.
A Locals Breakfast spot! Get here early as it can get busy. You can always grab a cup of coffee from the Frothy Cup as you wait.
38 locals recommend
Main Street Restaurant
1518 Miner StA Locals Breakfast spot! Get here early as it can get busy. You can always grab a cup of coffee from the Frothy Cup as you wait.
Friendly Service and a goos spot to grab a cup of coffee in Downtown Idaho Springs
27 locals recommend
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1510 Miner StFriendly Service and a goos spot to grab a cup of coffee in Downtown Idaho Springs
Founded right here in Idaho Springs, Beau Jo's has expanded to 6 locations an is known as "Colorado-Style Mountain Pizza". FAMOUS for their pizza crust, these pizzas are BIG and Doughy and just simply delicious after a day of exploring!
117 locals recommend
Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner StFounded right here in Idaho Springs, Beau Jo's has expanded to 6 locations an is known as "Colorado-Style Mountain Pizza". FAMOUS for their pizza crust, these pizzas are BIG and Doughy and just simply delicious after a day of exploring!
City/town information
Downtown Idaho Springs will take you back in time to when the Gold Rush took place. The town is filled with original architecture, restaurants, bars and little boutique shops. Great for families or a night-out while staying in the mountains
164 locals recommend
Idaho Springs
Downtown Idaho Springs will take you back in time to when the Gold Rush took place. The town is filled with original architecture, restaurants, bars and little boutique shops. Great for families or a night-out while staying in the mountains
Hikes
A stunning quick hike with panoramic views. The full hike is only 1.5 miles round-trip and only 1 mile if you just go to the lake and bike. TOTALLY worth the views! The hike is relatively easy but be prepared to step over rocks and boulders. $5 Parking Fee. Great year round! (check weather during winter months).
148 locals recommend
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadA stunning quick hike with panoramic views. The full hike is only 1.5 miles round-trip and only 1 mile if you just go to the lake and bike. TOTALLY worth the views! The hike is relatively easy but be prepared to step over rocks and boulders. $5 Parking Fee. Great year round! (check weather during winter months).
Enjoyed year round, this is a VERY easy hike good for all ages. Its flat, and right off of the road so there is no hiking necessary to capture the beautiful views.
31 locals recommend
Echo Lake
12932 CO-103Enjoyed year round, this is a VERY easy hike good for all ages. Its flat, and right off of the road so there is no hiking necessary to capture the beautiful views.
This is not for a beginner. This is the highest city park in North America. Great for those who are more adventurous! Accessible from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Look-up drive to Mt. Evans!
Summit Lake Park
This is not for a beginner. This is the highest city park in North America. Great for those who are more adventurous! Accessible from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Look-up drive to Mt. Evans!
Things to Do
A must see visitor attraction, ride the late 1800's train route, that passes gold and silver mines. Traveling during late November/Early December? Book one of the special Christmas rides!
104 locals recommend
Georgetown Loop Railroad
646 Loop DrA must see visitor attraction, ride the late 1800's train route, that passes gold and silver mines. Traveling during late November/Early December? Book one of the special Christmas rides!
Winter Sports
Considered a locals skiing area, avoid the mega ski resorts with this snowboarding and skiing haven.
235 locals recommend
Loveland Ski Area
Interstate 70Considered a locals skiing area, avoid the mega ski resorts with this snowboarding and skiing haven.
Echo Mountain
19285 CO-103A place to go skiing, snowboarding and tubing!
Winter Park Resort
85 Parsenn Rd