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Don’t be fooled. This mountain town makes for one of the best day trip destinations in Colorado, offering an experience unlike anywhere else in the state. With attractions centered around outdoor recreation and the town’s rich mining history, Idaho Springs is a refreshing change of pace for tourists looking for something a little different this year. If you’re interested in making the trek to Idaho Springs in the near future, don’t miss out on our list of the top five Idaho Springs tours.
5. Historical Society of Idaho Springs Museum and Visitor Center
The Idaho Springs Heritage Museum provides a fascinating look at Idaho Springs’s unique mining history. The museum relies on its expert curation and display of many local artifacts, and the gift shop offers a broad selection of merchandise you can’t find anywhere else, including hand-crafted gifts from local artists.
4. Echo Mountain
Echo Mountain is a skiing, snowboarding and tubing destination showcasing Colorado’s incredible Front Range. Of all Idaho Springs tours, Echo Mountain is among the best for those craving a more active tourist experience. Located just 50 minutes from downtown Denver, Echo Mountain offers a first-class Colorado skiing and snowboarding experience.
3. Phoenix Gold Mine
The Phoenix Gold Mine offers tours of an authentic underground gold mine. The Phoenix Gold Mine is well-lit with passages creating a walking distance of approximately 500 feet. Learn about the mine’s history, geology and gold processing equipment. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to find gold, and you can even try your hand at panning for it. And the best part? You keep what you find!
2. Clear Creek Rafting Company
With more than 25 years of experience providing guided whitewater rafting trips, Clear Creek Rafting Company is one of the most popular Idaho Springs tours available. Clear Creek Rafting Company is located just 30 minutes from both Denver and the Arkansas River. Offering free wetsuits, splash jackets and digital photos standard with every trip, Clear Creek Rafting Company provides a premium rafting experience at an affordable price.
1. The Argo Mill and Tunnel
Here it is. The cream of the crop. The king of Idaho Springs Tours. Prepare to experience the wonder, ingenuity, technology, and entrepreneurial spirit that is the Argo Mill and Tunnel. Situated in the heart of Colorado’s gold country, the mighty Argo Mill and Tunnel is one of the largest, most well-preserved gold mills in the world.
Each professionally guided tour lasts approximately an hour and 15 minutes and includes a free gold-panning lesson. And you can even keep what you find! Guided tours are available seven days a week. Please visit ArgoMillTour.com to book your tour today!