Free & Cheap Things to Do in Black Hawk, CO

  • The list below includes 216 free or cheap things to do in or near Black Hawk, Colorado, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
  • From Gilpin History Museum to Blue Lantern Ghost Tours, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Black Hawk and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Boulder, Idaho Springs and Wheat Ridge.
  • The list below includes 216 free or cheap things to do in or near Black Hawk, Colorado, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
  • From Gilpin History Museum to Blue Lantern Ghost Tours, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Black Hawk and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Boulder, Idaho Springs and Wheat Ridge.
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4.5 Miles
95% 369 votes
Parks 3873 Highway 46, Golden, CO 80403 MoreLess Info
Golden Gate Canyon State Park was established in 1960 and is home to a variety of wetland and riperian plant species, multiple forrested picnic areas, campsites, small creeks and ponds as well as a number of hiking and biking trails.
4.5 Miles
93% 826 votes
Rafting 431 Chicago Creek Rd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Arkansas Valley Adventures offers guided whitewater rafting trips, from beginner to advanced levels, on Clear Creek river. Their recently built outpost provides many amenities including wetsuits, jackets and more.
4.6 Miles
100% 11 votes
Hiking Trails Mount Evans Wilderness, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Located in the Mount Evans Wilderness, Mount Bierstadt is a 14,065 foot summit on the front range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Views of local wildlife are featured along with a direct overlook of the mountain range.
4.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Horseback Riding PO Box 374, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
A & A Historical Trails is a horseback riding stable. Guests can learn to ride a horse or participate in pony rides, horse rental, horseback rides, pack trips, hunting horses and Rocky Mountain trail horse riding.
4.7 Miles
98% 308 votes
Rafting 1896 Stanley Rd, Idaho Springs, CO MoreLess Info
Liquid Descent Whitewater Rafting offers adventure whitewater rafting trips on the Eagle and Arkansas rivers as well as on Clear Creek.
7.4 Miles
100% 11 votes
Fishing 4121 Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO MoreLess Info
Tucked in the mountains, Mount Evans Trout Fishing offers visitors a scenic pond for catching rainbow trout. Any fish caught in the pond are cleaned by the staff so the visitor can take their catch home.
7.8 Miles
93% 217 votes
Hiking Trails 7599 Fall River Road, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
St. Mary's Glacier is reached through a moderately difficult upward hike which in turn, passes around a scenic lake and progresses forward up to the glacier where one can enjoy the panoramic views of the surroundings and a variety of snow sports.
8.0 Miles
91% 46 votes
Mountains 19285 Highway 103, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Open Tuesday-Friday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturdays from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sundays from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; and select Mondays for Holidays.
10.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Fishing 1532 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO 80439 MoreLess Info
Blue Quill Angler is a full-service fly fishing shop and guide service that also offers several variations of fly fishing classes. In addition to their guided fishing trips they also offer float trips on the Colorado River.
10.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Family Fun Center 1521 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO 80439 MoreLess Info
Serving the entire Evergreen area, the Evergreen Park & Recreation District features a wide array of parks and other recreation facilities. The district hosts a variety of activities and programs, as well.
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