- 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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1521 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO 80439
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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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1520 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444
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Set beneath the beautiful and rugged Rocky Mountains, the Georgetown Loop Historic Railroad offers a 7.2kilometers tours to tourists aboard an old-time steam locomotive. Tourists pass by the Clear Creek Canyon and some of the gold and silver mines that were once flourishing during the gold rush era.
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A small neighborhood park, City Park features a large children's playground with a structure made to resemble real buildings along with slides and tire swings. The park provides open grass fields, trees, picnic tables and a gazebo.
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Hotel de Paris Museum used to be the first-class French restaurant during the silver mining boom in the 1800s. Now, it operates as a museum is a great place for people of all ages to learn about old innovations in domestic science and culinary history.
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Located in a modern hydroelectric plant, the Georgetown Energy Museum is dedicated to the history of energy production in and around Georgetown, Colorado. It features historical documents, photos, energy production equipment, appliances and more.
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The public can come see original, 19th-century, firefighting artifacts at the Georgetown Firefighting Museum. Patrons can view an interpretive exhibit, appreciate the historic furnishings and learn what firefighting was like before modern equipment.
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Showcasing a local photographer named Gary A. Haines, Grizzly Creek Gallery Inc is filled with prints on display for visitors to enjoy. The photographs depict scenes of nature; including forests, mountains, and rivers.
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Colorado Mountain is an art gallery run as a members' co-op. The gallery features the works of more than 60 Colorado artists in a wide variety of styles and media.
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The Bowman-White House Museum is a historical location designed in Victorian style. The house is used by historical enthusiasts who are interested in learning more about the local area and culture.
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Opened in 1980, Los Andes, LLC is a historic art gallery offering a variety of different works on display. Railroad art, posters, and gifts are among the products available at the gallery.