Free & Cheap Things to Do in Idaho Springs, CO

  • 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.
  • 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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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.
16.7 Miles
81% 21 votes
Parks 1103 Highway 26, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
Offering around nine miles of hiking trails, the Matthews/Winters Park features a variety of amenities. The scenic park is a popular destination for hikers, bikers, and joggers, and features public restrooms.
16.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
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Matthews Winters Park

Hiking Trails 1103 Hwy 26, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
Matthews Winters Park is a nature park that has opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping, and picnicking. The park also has a hiking trail and a visitor center.
16.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds Winter Park, CO 80482 MoreLess Info
Hideaway Park is a town park featuring several recreational amenities. Attractions include a playground, picnic shelters with barbeque equipment, walking paths, a climbing wall, a skate park, an amphitheater, and public restrooms.
17.0 Miles
97% 2201 votes
Other Entertainment 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO MoreLess Info
A variety of recreational activities are available at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. Guests enjoy drive-through sightseeing, family picnics and outdoor exercise. Nature enthusiasts can also see several species of plants and animals.
17.1 Miles
96% 399 votes
Other Entertainment 18300 W Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465 MoreLess Info
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is one of the most spectacular music venues in the world due to amazing view of the Denver metropolitan area. The amphitheater hosts a wide array of concerts from all music genres. On non-concert days, fitness junkies can get their kicks running up and down the amphitheater.
17.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Race Tracks 701 S Rooney Road, Morrison, CO 80465 MoreLess Info
Thunder Valley Motocross Park hosts professional races, including the Toyota Pro Motocross National. Motocross fans can attend events and cheer on their favorite riders and the track is also open for members to use for practice rides.
17.2 Miles
80% 885 votes
Specialty Museums 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, CO 80402 MoreLess Info
Established in 1959, the Colorado Railroad museum owns a collection of narrow gauge locomotives including vintage engines, coaches and cabooses. The museum also features a model railroad, a roundhouse restoration facility with a working turntable and offers scenic train rides.
17.2 Miles
97% 2325 votes
Other Entertainment 16352 County Road #93, Morrison, CO 80465 MoreLess Info
A natural rock structure used to hold large organized events, the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater is considered as the best place to see a concert. The Park can seat more than 9,000 individuals and it has several amenities for everyone to enjoy.
17.2 Miles
87% 45 votes
Other Entertainment 18300 W Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
Film on the Rocks at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison brings a surreal experience as you watch iconic movies. The theatre also offers fantastic views of the Denver metropolitan area in the background.
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