Things to Do with Kids in Idaho Springs, CO

  • TripBuzz found 199 things to do with kids in or near Idaho Springs, Colorado, including 176 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Wheat Ridge, Arvada and Evergreen.
  • From Mount Evans Trout Fishing to A&A Historical Trails Stables - Day Tours, the Idaho Springs area offers 99 different types of family activities, including: Rafting, Hiking Trails, Off Road & ATV and Mountains.
  • Located in Colorado's mountains in Clear Creek Canyon lies the city of Idaho Springs. Once a gold mining community upon it's settlement in the mid 1800's, the city now serves as a residential community to those working in the outlying areas. Visitors enjoy stopping by the old mine and mill that now operate as a museum, as well as shopping and eating in the small downtown district.
  • TripBuzz found 199 things to do with kids in or near Idaho Springs, Colorado, including 176 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Wheat Ridge, Arvada and Evergreen.
  • From Mount Evans Trout Fishing to A&A Historical Trails Stables - Day Tours, the Idaho Springs area offers 99 different types of family activities, including: Rafting, Hiking Trails, Off Road & ATV and Mountains.
  • Located in Colorado's mountains in Clear Creek Canyon lies the city of Idaho Springs. Once a gold mining community upon it's settlement in the mid 1800's, the city now serves as a residential community to those working in the outlying areas. Visitors enjoy stopping by the old mine and mill that now operate as a museum, as well as shopping and eating in the small downtown district.
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15.7 Miles
96% 23 votes
Parks 9509 County Hwy. 73, Evergreen, CO MoreLess Info
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.
16.0 Miles
85% 26 votes
Snowmobiling 22800 County Road 50, Winter Park, CO 80482 MoreLess Info
Explore frosty Winter Valley with Trailblazer Snowmobile Tours, an adventure excursion company specializing in 2- an 4-hour journeys across Colorado's frozen landscape. Novice snowmobilers should start with the introductory 2-hour ride; the 4-hour option is best for clients with prior snowmobiling experience.
16.2 Miles
62% 408 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) Highway 40, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
Heritage Square is a local theme park designed in the form of a storybook Victorian era shopping village which features a range of artisan shops, children's rides, an alipine slide, a music hall and a number of other attractions.
16.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Hiking Trails Heritage Road, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
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.
16.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Water Parks 3151 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
The 10-acre Splash Water Park includes a sand play area, splash pad and leisure pool with slides, water cannons and tunnels. They also have a lap pool with diving board and there is an on-site restaurant.
16.3 Miles
85% 20 votes
Rock Climbing 700 Golden Ridge Road, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2013, Earth Treks Climbing Centers is a 29,000 square-foot climbing facility featuring a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include a large fitness/strength training area, gear shop, yoga room, and 28,500 square-feet of climbing area.
16.4 Miles
88% 261 votes
Snowmobiling 81699 US Highway 40, Winter Park, CO MoreLess Info
Travel 12,000 feet above Winter Park and Fraser Valley on snowmobiles with Grand Adventure Snowmobile Tours. Choose a guided or unguided tour for levels ranging from beginner to advanced.
16.4 Miles
75% 8 votes
Bike Paths 18301 West Colfax, Golden, CO 80240 MoreLess Info
Apex Park includes a mountain and has many challenging trails used for hiking, biking, running and even horse riding. Deer and elk can be found there and it is also a popular area for birding.
16.5 Miles
71% 17 votes
River Fraser, CO MoreLess Info
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.
16.5 Miles
67% 27 votes
Scenic Railroads Winter Park Village, Winter Park, CO MoreLess Info
Railroad historians and enthusiasts consider the Moffat Tunnel West Portal a must-visit destination for an authentic train experience. The tunnel was completed in 1928 and bores over 6 miles through the Continental Divide.
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