What to do and see in Idaho Springs, Colorado (CO): The Best Things to do Adventurous

April 21, 2022 Ying Subia

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. AVA Rafting & Zipline

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5.0 based on 670 reviews

AVA Rafting & Zipline

We're currently operating incredible adventures at our Buena Vista and Kremmling outposts and hope to open in Idaho Springs very soon! In the mean time enjoy fishing, rafting, zip lining, via ferratas, off roading, SUPing, Kayaking and more at our other locations! World-class rafting trips on Clear Creek from beginner to advanced. Only 30 minutes from Denver! Come see our spectacular new 4,000 square-foot Outpost, offering the best in amenities. Free wetsuits and jackets, trips discounts available daily on our website. Trips on Clear Creek are close to Denver, Boulder, Winter Park and Summit County.

2. Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting

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5.0 based on 393 reviews

Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting

Offering whitewater rafting trips on Clear Creek, Colorado and Arkansas Rivers. With the most experienced guides showing you a great time.

3. Liquid Descent Whitewater Rafting

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5.0 based on 257 reviews

Liquid Descent Whitewater Rafting

Liquid Descent provides premium rafting trips on Colorado's most exciting river, Clear Creek! Located just 30 minutes from Denver, Clear Creek offers whitewater rafting for all levels. Whether you are a first time rafter or a seasoned adrenaline junkie, Liquid Descent has the rafting adventure for you!

4. AVA

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5.0 based on 103 reviews

AVA

World-class rafting trips on Clear Creek from beginner to advanced. Only 30 minutes from Denver! Spectacular new 4,000 square-foot Outpost, offering the best in amenities. Free wetsuits and jackets, trips discounts available daily on our website. Trips on Clear Creek are close to Denver, Boulder, Winter Park and Summit County.

5. Clear Creek Rafting Company

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5.0 based on 793 reviews

Clear Creek Rafting Company

Clear Creek Rafting Company offers guided whitewater rafting trips for all ages and abilities on two of Colorado's most popular rivers for over 25 years. Check out Clear Creek just 30 minutes from Denver or the Arkansas River near Colorado Springs. With a free digital photos of your trip included, and free wetsuit and splash Jacket use on all trips, Clear Creek Rafting Company provides the best value in rafting.

6. ATV Experience

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5.0 based on 85 reviews

ATV Experience

ATV Experience offers full service Social Distance Guided ATV and Jeep tours on amazing scenic trails in the Colorado Rocky Mountains only 45 minutes West of Denver in Alice, Colorado. Experience the Continental Divide Jaw Dropping scenery and exciting off road adventure in the Arapaho National Forest. Excitement and Safe Adventure For everyone, families, corporate groups, couples getaway, right next to the continental divide at elevations up to 12,500ft! Please call for a reservation before arriving. You can book on our website, or call us.

7. All American Adventures

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5.0 based on 25 reviews

All American Adventures

Colorado white water rafting near Denver with All American Adventures - RaftDenver, experience Clear Creek. Rafting Colorado whitewater in summer is a classic Rocky Mountain experience for families on vacation, adventurous travelers as well as local Coloradoans. Park once and play all day! All American Adventures' riverside office is located in historic downtown Idaho Springs walking distance to Beau Jo's Pizza, Indian Hot Springs, local shops, restaurants, museums and gold mines. We are on the Clear Creek bike & recreation path next to Bridal Veil Falls and the historic Charlie Tayler Waterwheel from Colorado's mining era. We are 1 1/2 blocks from the Idaho Springs public parking lots or just use our off street parking for the day. We offer Class IV & V+ Clear Creek rafting trips near Denver you won't find anywhere else as well as beginner level tours and everything in between. All American Adventures - RaftDenver is a small, family run company and every trip is special to us. All of our guides are experienced, having rafted on Clear Creek and other rivers all over the country, and some of our guides have known each other and worked together for over 20 years. So join our family for some summer fun or a wild adventure on a Colorado whitewater rafting trip with All American Adventures- RaftDenver.

8. Colorado Adventure Center

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5.0 based on 1,046 reviews

Colorado Adventure Center

Colorado Adventure Center is your one stop basecamp for adventure activities. Specializing in Whitewater Rafting and Zipline Tours. Take your vacation to the next level with a raft trip down one of Colorado's beautiful rivers. Experience the breathtaking mountain views as your zip over the tree tops.

9. Downstream Adventures

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5.0 based on 487 reviews

Downstream Adventures

Downstream Adventures is a family owned and operated business, and our family loves whitewater. We offer exciting rafting trips on Clear Creek in Idaho Springs, Colorado. Clear Creek, a top rafting destination, offers more rapids per mile than nearly any other run in the country. There are rafting options for first timers and veterans river runners alike at Downstream Adventures.

10. Highside Adventure Tours

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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Highside Adventure Tours

One of Colorado's oldest and most trusted Colorado Whitewater Rafting companies - NOW partnering with the Colorado Adventure Center! Fun, affordable, Colorado River Rafting near Denver, Colorado - Only 35 minutes from Downtown Denver, Highside Adventure Tours (HAT) has all you and your family need for Colorado Whitewater Rafting. Offering Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced sections on Clear Creek, HAT has Class I-V white water covered. ALSO - Colorado Zipline Adventures peaking your interest? Located only a couple minutes from our Colorado River Rafting location in the Argo Gold Mine and Mill, HAT is now offering Colorado Zipline Adventures on one of Colorado's LONGEST and FASTEST zipline courses. Call 877-ZIP-RAFT to Book Your Colorado Adventures Today!

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