Denver Metro Area
Idaho Springs, Colorado
The first real mountain town on I-70 — hot springs, mine tours, and Beau Jo's pizza since 1973
Idaho Springs is the first town you hit after climbing out of Denver on I-70, sitting in the narrow Clear Creek Valley at 7,500 feet. The town's mining heritage is visible everywhere — headframes dot the hillsides, the Argo Gold Mine & Mill offers underground tours, and Indian Hot Springs has been soaking visitors since the Ute Tribe used the waters centuries ago. The downtown Miner Street strip is small but genuine, anchored by Beau Jo's Pizza (the original Colorado-style mountain pie). Idaho Springs has also become a practical stop for road-trippers heading to the ski resorts — a hot springs soak after skiing beats sitting in return I-70 traffic.
Historic hot springs resort with geothermally heated caves, pools, and private baths.
Small hotel on Miner Street walking distance to restaurants and shops.
The original Colorado mountain pizza — thick honey crust meant to be eaten with honey. Operating since 1973.
One of Colorado's oldest craft breweries, named after the mythical mine spirits.
Massive sandwiches and soups in a small-town deli setting. Cash-friendly.
Natural geothermal hot springs with mineral caves, outdoor pool, and private baths. Waters range 104–112°F.
Underground mine tour and gold panning experience. See the original processing mill.
Highest paved road in North America climbs from Idaho Springs to 14,130 feet. Open late May–early October.
34 miles, about 40 minutes via I-70 in good traffic. The town is the first major stop after the Genesee exit.
Yes — the Mount Evans Scenic Byway (Highway 5) departs from Idaho Springs and climbs to 14,130 feet. It's the highest paved road in North America. Open seasonally, late May through early October.
Door-to-door from DIA or anywhere on the Front Range. Flight tracked, no surge pricing.
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