Location: Idaho Springs
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The City of Idaho Springs is a Statutory City in the western United States, the most populous municipality in Clear Creek County, Colorado. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,717. Idaho Springs is located in Clear Creek Canyon, in the mountains upstream from Golden, some thirty miles (50 km) west of Denver. Local legend is that the name of the city derived from annual visits to the radium hot springs made by a Native American chief and his tribe who journeyed there each year from Idaho to bathe in the magic healing waters.
Restaurants in Idaho Springs
1. The Spice & Tea Exchange of Idaho Springs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
2. Heritage Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, United States
This is a wonderful Visitors Center; offering a wealth of information, and an excellent way to orient oneself to Idaho Springs. The museum area is well conceived; providing an engaging overview of the early inhabitants (the Ute), and the mining operations to follow. The exhibits are interesting and nicely designed. The Visitor's Center staff were friendly and informative. There is a decent amount of written materials from which to choose; as well as postcards, souvenirs, etc. The facility is well maintained, and the restrooms are clean. This is a great place to begin ones visit to the area.
3. Historical Society of Idaho Springs
4. The Soap Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By rhwells3711 - Nashville, United States
I stopped in here on my way through Idaho Springs. They have great handmade soaps that smell wonderful. I purchased 6 bars to take back home. I would have returned on my way back through two days later to buy more but they were closed on that day.
5. Tibet Jewel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Global826249
Very unique store filled with Tibeten jewelry and decor. Small store filled with so much, I had to stop here twice during our stay in Idaho Springs just to see everything. The owner, a Tibeten, is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend making a stop here if you enjoy Tibetan culture and unique jewelry.
