Food Scene
We are fortunate to have a number of very good restaurants close by.
Main Street Restaurant
1518 Miner StGreat Breakfast! Homemade breads.
Tommyknocker Brewery
1401 Miner StMicrobrew beer and great fish tacos.
Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner StFamous for their pizza. Our most well known eatery.
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
1628 Miner StVery good fajitas!!!
Two Brothers Deli
1424 Miner StGreat sandwiches and wraps and a yoga room too.
Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner StFantastic brews and good food too.
Smokin Yard's BBQ
2736 Colorado BlvdDelicious award winning barbeque. Smoky, spicy, just perfect.
Make the drive to Georgetown to get excellent homemade Italian food. I think their pizza is better than Beaujo's. They aren't open every day so call first.
36 locals recommend
The Alpine Restaurant and Bar
1106 Rose StMake the drive to Georgetown to get excellent homemade Italian food. I think their pizza is better than Beaujo's. They aren't open every day so call first.
My first choice. Casual dining that is a cut above. Their pear cider is amazing.
29 locals recommend
Clear Creek Outdoors
1446 Miner StMy first choice. Casual dining that is a cut above. Their pear cider is amazing.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Vintage Moose
123 16th AveFriendly
Sightseeing
Charlie Taylor Water Wheel Trail
Charlie Taylor Water Wheel TrailBeauty and history
Big Five Trail
Big Five TrailMy favorite local hike.
Essentials
Safeway
2425 Miner StFood drug deli bakery. Liquor store and dispensary are next door.
Everything Else
Flying through the air and rafting down Clear Creek is so much fun!
42 locals recommend
AVA Rafting & Zipline
431 Chicago Creek RdFlying through the air and rafting down Clear Creek is so much fun!
Winter Park Resort
85 Parsenn RdMy favorite ski resort.
Parks & Nature
Chicago Forks Picnic Grounds
7498 Squaw Pass RdSuper picnic spot
Echo Lake
12932 CO-103Lovely alpine Lake with picnic tables and walking paths.
Arts & Culture
Idaho Springs Public Library
219 14th AveThis is a Carnegie Library, a very unique building.