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Autumn always begs us to get out and have fun before the winter rolls in and makes it too cold to spend time outside. Typically, the season is filled with corn mazes, pumpkin patches, apple picking, and even haunted houses—all autumnal staples and annual fall activities in Colorado to enjoy with friends and family. But what about something new to add to the list this fall? The Argo Mill and Tunnel, which is typically seen as a warm-weather activity, may actually be even better during the fall. Check out these top five reasons why autumn might be the best time to visit.
1. Festivals and Fall Activities in Colorado
The town of Idaho Springs, which is just next to The Argo Mill and Tunnel, always embraces the spirit of autumn by hosting a festive atmosphere. Every fall, Idaho Springs loves to host autumn markets featuring local crafts, food, and music, so stopping into town after visiting The Argo Mill and Tunnel is a great way to celebrate the season. On top of special fall-time festivities, Idaho Springs is also home to many delicious eateries, coffee shops, and artisans that are always lovely to stop into for seasonal specials and trinkets.
2. Mountain Fall Foliage
Colorado locals gush over the scenic mountain drives during any part of the year, but a crowd-favorite season during which to do so is the fall. An autumn drive through mountain passes before the snow comes in can offer beautiful views of yellow, orange, and red leaves throughout the mountainous terrain. Clear Creek County, which includes Idaho Springs, provides plenty of leaf peeping locations of the local oak, cottonwood, willow, and aspen trees for the perfect autumnal hues.
One of the most classic fall activities in Colorado is then hopping out of the car for a leaf peeping hike or walk. In the spirit of leaf peeping, the fall is one of the best times to take a tour of The Argo Mill and Tunnel, as the tour includes outdoor walking elements with great views and photography opportunities of the color-changing landscape.
3. Smaller Crowds
During the fall, The Argo Mill and Tunnel is able to provide a more personalized and intimate experience. Like most tourist attractions, The Argo Mill and Tunnel considers the summer as the busiest season, so when fall hits, the crowds decrease. This creates a more relaxed environment and it actually means tours can be more catered towards the smaller tour groups. Tour guides have more time to allow their groups to take their own pace, ask more questions, and truly immerse themselves in the area’s history.
4. Cooler Temperatures
This summer was one of the hottest Colorado has experienced in a while, meaning fall activities in Colorado are going to be more popular simply because the weather is more manageable and comfortable. While the mountains can still get quite chilly in the fall, Idaho Springs doesn’t get as cold as the higher elevations until the winter. Compared to the sweaty summer months, exploring The Argo Mill and Tunnel during the fall is much more enjoyable. Visitors get to walk around the site and take in its wonders while breathing in that crisp, autumn air.
5. Halloween Events
Last, but certainly not least, The Argo Mill and Tunnel is well-known for its haunted past, making it a great fall-time attraction. Around Halloween, The Argo Mill and Tunnel often hosts ghost tours and paranormal-themed events for those willing to be spooked. These thrilling tours and events dive into the haunted history of the mill and tunnel, telling ghost stories rooted in the tragedies many miners faced when the mill was up and running. Do you think you have what it takes to tour these haunted grounds? The Argo Mill and Tunnel welcomes locals and visitors to stop by and enjoy all that this fall season has to offer.