- The list below includes 197 free or cheap things to do in or near Idaho Springs, Colorado, including 100 different types of inexpensive activities like Rafting, Hiking Trails, Off Road & ATV and Mountains.
- From St. Mary's Glacier to Echo Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Idaho Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Boulder, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
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First opened in 1955, the Grand Lake Marina is a business offering a number of rentals for its guests to enjoy on the water. Pontoon boats, canoes, and kayaks are among the vessels available for rent.
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Rough & Ready Park features amenities for visitors of all ages. There are multi-use fields, basketball courts, a playground, and a skate park for staying active, as well as a dog park, picnic areas, and more.
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Serving local boating enthusiasts for 60 years, Grand Lakes Marina offers boat rentals and chartered cruises for groups of up to 35. The marina also has a coffee shop, The Wake, open daily during the summer season for visitors.
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Goldstrike Adventures recreates the 19th-century experience of gold prospecting at reserved sites, with options of using both old and new panning methods and equipment. They have half-day, full-day and specialty packages.
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Located in Grand Lake, Kauffman House Museum offers lots of history and education. The museum is a former hotel with a diverse collection including photographs, antique furnishings, artwork and housewares.
38.8 Miles
Grand Lake Lanes is a local bowling alley with a retro outlook complete with wooden lanes and a jukebox. Lulu City Pizza, owned by the same family, offers a variety of quality pizzas with other snacks and drinks.
38.8 Miles
Situated near dense foliage, The Beach at Grand Lake offers the best of both worlds with its sandy shoreline and forest views. The beach is popular for fishing, kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding and relaxing on the sand.
38.8 Miles
A roller rink erected in 1958, Wagon Wheel Skate Center has polished wood floors with beams painted like trees to go along with its old-school ambiance. There is also an arcade and a cafeteria with snack bar.
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Sombrero Ranch offesr a wide range of horseback, wagon, and sleigh rides through a few chosen trails which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. These rides are supervised by trained and knowledgeable guides.
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Grand Lake Visitor Center offers visitors helpful information about the local area coupled with many suggestions regarding the local attractions which include wooden sidewalks, old historic buildings, the lakefront with an old preserved boathouse, among many others.