Things To Do in Idaho Springs, Colorado

Looking for somewhere different to ride? Look no further than Echo Mountain, the newest resort in Colorado. Unlike any other ski area in the region, Echo Mountain is dedicated to unleashing your in... More on SkiResortGuide.com

Some places ban you from the nice lodge with your own food and you have to sit separately to eat, but Echo is really cool about it!! More on SkiSite

Opened for business in 1913, the Argo Gold Mill processed rich ore from mines in the area, much of it delivered via the 22,000 foot Argo Tunnel. A section of the old mill with much of its original... More on manual_books

A pillar of mining achievement, this mine stands nearly unchanged since its creation in 1859. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour and the museum with hands-on exhibits. The five-story Argo mill was re... More on Heritage

St. Marys has great skiing conditions and a long season. The approach is super quick and easytheres good snow within a mile of the road. The only downsides are that it can be busy, and I wish there was more vertical per run. The history ... More on Trails

Construction on the Argo Tunnel was started in 1893 and completed in 1910. Tours of the Argo Gold Mine, Mill a ... More on PlanetWare

Dr. James Underhill came to Idaho Springs in 1897 as a prominent Colorado surveyor and mining engineer. The ho ... More on PlanetWare

The Argo Gold Mill is pretty prominent with its huge red buildings. They were built before 1900 to process the gold bearing ore from various mines of the area. Most of those mines were connected with the mill through the Argo Tunnel, ... More on showcaves.com

The 9,000 square foot Heritage Museum and Visitor's Center has exhibits and information about Idaho Springs. More on PlanetWare