- 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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Offering a western heritage exhibit, History Park features monuments and sculptures including those of Jim Bridger and Jeremiah Johnson, a cougar on a rock and a Buffalo Soldier. The park also offers walking trails that provide access to the exhibit.
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Life at the turn of the century is in full view when you visit Astor House Museum in Golden, Colorado. The self-guided tour features audio stations explaining the history of the 1867 boarding house and the trail-dusted visitors who stayed there.
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1111 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401
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Since 1990, the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum has been dedicated to promoting and preserving the art and beauty of quilt-making. Featuring a permanent collection of more than 250 quilts in all styles and techniques, the museum is a must-visit for quilting enthusiasts.
15.6 Miles
The main building at Foothills Art Center is housed in a gothic church that was constructed in 1872, but this award-winning gallery was founded in 1968. Dedicated to exhibiting art in all its forms, the FAC is a gem waiting to be discovered.
15.6 Miles
Fresh hand-crafted premium beers are always on tap for guests of the Barrels & Bottles Brewery. The brewpub and restaurant also offers guest taps, wine by the bottle or tap, and a food menu featuring tapas style fare.
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The overgrown remains of a runway are now the Flying J Ranch Park which is open for natural exploration. The central attraction is a three-mile trail loop which runs through lodgepole pines, ponderosas, and Douglas firs.
15.8 Miles
The regional division of Coors Brewing Company in Golden, Colorado, is the largest single brewing facility in the world. The company is known for its quality beer as well as for its vintage aluminium can designs.
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Apex Trail is 2.3 miles long gaining up to 1,500 feet in elevation with exposed steep trails. While biking or hiking, patrons can also view wildlife including mammals, birds, amphibians, elk, rabbits and reptiles.
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This trail is a suitable location for walking, jogging, and biking. The Fraser River Trail not only offers scenic views of the water, but also evergreens, birds, beaver, and moose.