- 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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National Park Gateway Stables is a local establishment which offers guided horseback sight-seeing rides on a number of mountain trails spread across the Rocky Mountain National Park where visitors can enjoy the beautiful landscape with the occasional glimpses of local wildlife.
46.4 Miles
Named for former First Lady Betty Ford, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens are dedicated to preserving alpine flora and educating the public about such under-appreciated plants. The Alpine Gardens campus includes children's gardens, many gardens of mountain plants, several rock gardens and other memorable exchibitio…
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Situated on 9.96 acres, Matney Park features a synthetic turf athletic field, basketball and horseshoe courts, a disc golf course and a paved walking path. The park also offers a children's playground, grassy areas and picnic facilities.
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Vail Transportation Center, Level 3, Vail, CO 81657
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For a unique learning experience, visit Colorado Ski Museum – Ski Hall of Fame and discover how our favorite winter past times came to be. With six-themed galleries, visitors are treated to historical artifacts, Olympic memorabilia, and multimedia presentations.
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Visitors to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater will marvel at the stunning beauty surrounding this 1,260-seat outdoor venue. Featuring both covered and open-air seating, the venue hosts arts, cultural, and musical events throughout the year.
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Located on 205 acres, Bayou Gulch Regional Park features over 6 miles of trails, a basketball court and fields for baseball, football and soccer. It has picnic facilities, a playground and a 2-acre dog park.
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Colorado's Vail Valley is one of the world's most popular winter sports destinations. Packed with luxurious ski resorts, snowmobile trails, soaring snow-capped mountains and pristine forests, Vail is no less beautiful in warm weather, when it offers excellent hiking, mountain biking and rafting adventures.
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Top of the Rockies Ziplines is a local company which offers adventure zipline tours of the Rocky Mountains with their five different ziplines. They also offer combo tour packages which include snow zipping and snowmobile tours.
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Vail Mountain is the most famous skiing destination in Colorado. The Mountain is covered with trails at all difficulty levels, and affords breathtaking views of the surrounding land. Vail Mountain is also one of the most popular snowboarding destinations in the world.
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Take yourself off the grid and book your visit to Piney River Ranch and enjoy pristine mountain landscapes, clear waters and fresh air. The ranch features horseback tours, fishing, canoe and boat rentals and amenities for private parties and weddings.