Guidebook for Idaho Springs
Food Scene
MTN Prime
1600 Miner StGreat mountain-style atmosphere, good eats, great drinks.
Yummy pub grub and a fantastic pint of beer. My favorite place to recharge and refuel after a day on the slopes!
75 locals recommend
Tommyknocker Brewery
1401 Miner StYummy pub grub and a fantastic pint of beer. My favorite place to recharge and refuel after a day on the slopes!
The salsa has kick, the tequila is tasty and the arroz con pollo is my FAVORITE!
22 locals recommend
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
1628 Miner StThe salsa has kick, the tequila is tasty and the arroz con pollo is my FAVORITE!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Vintage Moose
123 16th AveGood pint/local flavor
The Kitchen at the Creek
27845 CO-74Great live music and a fun, happy scene. Bras optional!
Bowling, shuffleboard, darts, pub games, arcade games, drinks, dinner, movie nights, you name it. This place has it ALL and it's only a few minutes away. Good stuff!
30 locals recommend
The Wild Game Entertainment Experience - Evergreen
1204 Bergen PkwyBowling, shuffleboard, darts, pub games, arcade games, drinks, dinner, movie nights, you name it. This place has it ALL and it's only a few minutes away. Good stuff!
Nice mountain scene for a relaxing drink at the end of a long day.
70 locals recommend
Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner StNice mountain scene for a relaxing drink at the end of a long day.
Sightseeing
The tour is never the same twice. You get great stories, free gold-panning and a cool bit of history all at the same time.
26 locals recommend
Phoenix Gold Mine
800 Trail Creek RoadThe tour is never the same twice. You get great stories, free gold-panning and a cool bit of history all at the same time.
Parks & Nature
Excellent views as you drive to the top. Nature Center along the way teaches you bit as you go along, and if you're lucky you see marmots, big horned sheep and other critters along the way.
259 locals recommend
Mount Evans
Excellent views as you drive to the top. Nature Center along the way teaches you bit as you go along, and if you're lucky you see marmots, big horned sheep and other critters along the way.
Glacier/snow is visible even in summer. Summer sledding, anyone?
148 locals recommend
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadGlacier/snow is visible even in summer. Summer sledding, anyone?
Shopping
Lots of unique items. An amazing place to buy gifts for every woman you know (and some of the guys too!).
22 locals recommend
Wild Grape
1435 Miner StLots of unique items. An amazing place to buy gifts for every woman you know (and some of the guys too!).
They make all their own soaps and skin products. I can't get enough of their shea butter products and hand creams!
16 locals recommend
The Soap Shop
1542 Miner StThey make all their own soaps and skin products. I can't get enough of their shea butter products and hand creams!
Essentials
It's a small store so the selection is limited, but they have all the essentials.
60 locals recommend
Safeway
2425 Miner StIt's a small store so the selection is limited, but they have all the essentials.
Entertainment & Activities
Indian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek RdPools, relaxation, and massage. Need I say more?
Rafting down Clear Creek allows you to enjoy the mountains in an interactive way you will never forget.
50 locals recommend
Clear Creek Rafting Company
350 Whitewater RdRafting down Clear Creek allows you to enjoy the mountains in an interactive way you will never forget.