Idaho Springs Colorado is the birthplace of the famous Rocky Mountain Gold Rush. Back in the mid-1800s, gold was discovered here and a mining town quickly grew up around it to serve everyone coming to find their fortune in gold.
Today, there is an authentic nineteenth century town for you to explore and for your comfort, there are hot springs! If you have never experienced hot springs before, be sure to visit and experience them.
Indian Springs Resort Hot Springs is the place to relax and soak on 302 Soda Creek Road. They have pools, private baths, and outdoor jacuzzies. Prices start from $10 per person per hour up to $20 per person per hour.
There are galleries, art museums, and a ghost town for you to enjoy. The town has a gold mine for you to tour and you can even try panning for gold.
You can make this a day trip from Colorado Springs or you can stay in the town. There are plenty of good restaurants for you to choose from as well.
But the real beauty lies in the Colorado Rocky Mountain backdrop to this town. Be sure to drive on the highest paved road of North America, the 28 mile length of Mount Evans Scenic Byway. It goes up 7,000 feet from Idaho Springs up to the summit of Mount Evans. Mount Evans is 14,264 feet above sea level and offers spectacular views. It takes about one hour to go up this highway and another hour to return so allow plenty of time in your planning for the two hour drive plus time to take in the views and take photos.
Idaho Springs Colorado is about 30 miles west of the Denver area on I-70 and is well worth the drive. Golden Gate State Park is nearby with great views of the Continental Divide so be sure and visit there as well.
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