Idaho Springs Colorado, CO

With a population of over 1800, Idaho Springs, Colorado is the largest town in Clear Creek County, Colorado. The town is located just upstream from Golden, Colorado and about 30 miles west of Denver. The town today is squeezed along the north side of Interstate 70, with a historical downtown on its western end and a strip of tourist-related businesses on its eastern end The little town was founded in 1859 by miners as a result of the early days of the Colorado Gold Rush.

There are many things to see and do either right in town or in the immediate surrounding area. There is great shopping in the unique stores – there are no large retail chain stores in town. The unique town offers outstanding food and beverage choices. You can take a mine tour or hike through the picturesque mountain scenery. There are hot springs close by and lots of opportunities for rafting. If you want to bring your mountain bike along, you will find lots of trails just for you.

The town has many older buildings that depict the historical western architecture. There is even an area of town which is designated as an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.

Currently, Idaho Springs, Colorado serves as a bedroom community for the workers at the Loveland Ski Area. It is also a great place to stay while enjoying the ambiance of the Colorado Rockies. So come and leave the traffic behind and enjoy a stroll through downtown or a hike in the nearby mountains.