Clear Creek County Attractions

Argo Gold Mill / Mine Museum
2350 Riverside Dr., Idaho Springs. (303) 567-2421.
In 1894 the longest tunnel in the world connected Idaho Springs and Central City. This historic mine/ mill is now open daily May through October, 10:00 am - dark. On the register of National Historic Places. Self guided walking tour. Fee.
www.historicargotours.com

Bighorn Sheep Viewing Station Georgetown Lake. Open daily. Small fee for scopes.

Bowman-White House 901 Rose St., Georgetown. (303) 569-2840.
Tours of this historic home are available through Historic Georgetown, Inc. Please call in advance. Fee.

Canyon Wind Cellars Taste exceptional Colorado wines in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Located 50 miles west of Denver in historic Georgetown.
Open daily, May - October, Hours 10am - 7pm November - April, Hours 10am - 6pm
1500 Argentine St
(303) 569-3152 www.canyonwindcellars.com

Colorado School of Mines / Edgar Experimental Mine 365 Eighth Ave. Idaho Springs. (303) 567-2911.

Open late May to late August. Tours take one hour and go a half mile underground. This mine is run by the students and faculty of the Colorado School of Mines who try out traditional mining techniques as well as the latest advances in technology. Please call ahead for tour. Fee.

Dolly's Carriages 6th Street in Historic Georgetown
Horse & Carriage Rides
303-232-3378

George Rowe Museum Silver Plume. Main St. at west end of town. (303) 569-2562.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Located in a school house built in 1894 of Silver Plume brick, named after George Rowe, a resident of Silver Plume for many years. Donations requested.

Georgetown Energy Museum 399 Sixth St., Georgetown. (303) 569-3557
Tour hours: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sun-days; group tours by appointment. An educational tour of the history of energy and power at a working hydroelectric plant. Donations requested.

Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad Park
1-888-456-6777
Open Daily May 28th - October 2nd, 2005 All Aboard! Journey back in time with a ride on one of Colorado's great narrow gauge railroads. Come and be astounded by the Devil's Gate High Bridge, the beautiful Rocky Mountain views and the engineering marvel that is the Georgetown Loop!
www.georgetownlooprr.com
A Partnership of:
and Railstar Corporation

Hamill House Museum 305 Argentine St., Georgetown
(303) 569-2840.
Open daily June to Oct., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 1 to May 31, open noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Historic restored home and out buildings are an excellent example of Victorian architecture during the Colorado mining boom. Fee.
www.historicgeorgetown.org

Historic Walking Tours / National Historic Districts Self-guided walking tours of Georgetown and Idaho Springs are available. Stop by any of the local visitors centers for a map and directions.

Hotel de Paris
409 Sixth St., Georgetown
(303) 569-2311
www.hoteldeparismuseum.org
Built by Frenchman Louis Dupuy in 1878 as an elegant hotel, this restored museum is run by the Colonial Dames. Fee.

Idaho Springs Heritage Museum and Visitors Center 2060 Miner St., Idaho Springs
(303) 567-4382.
A wonderful collection of mining artifacts and memorabilia from the Victorian era. Donations requested.

Indian Springs Resort - Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek Rd., Idaho Springs
(303) 989-6666.
Enjoy hot mineral springs pool and geothermal cave baths once shared by the Ute and Arapahoe Indians. Private bathing facilities and hot tubs also available. Complete spa packages and resort amenities. Dining and lodging facilities located on site. Fee.
www.indianspringsresort.com

Phoenix Gold Mine
Idaho Springs. I-70 to exit 239, take Stanley Road to west Trail Creek.. (303) 567-0422.
Explore this working gold mine with a third generation hard rock miner. Great story telling and fun for the entire family. Try your hand at gold panning. Fee.
www.phoenixmine.com
www.phoenixgoldmine.com

Steve Canyon Statue Located at the intersection of Miner St. and Colorado Blvd. in Idaho Springs. Milt Caniff, creator of the comic strip, commissioned this statue and gave it to the town as a monument for Colorado servicemen.

Tommyknocker Brewery Tour
1401 Miner St., Idaho Springs. (303) 567-2688.
Take a tour of our local microbrewery to learn how small batches of specialty beers are crafted. Ask your server to explain the legend of the tommyknocker and how these spirits were active in Clear Creek's gold mining history.
www.tommyknocker.com

United Center Incorporated Community Event Center
1440 Colorado Blvd, PO Box 1028
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
303-567-1771
www.unitedcenterinc.com

Underhill Museum 1416 Miner St., Idaho Springs. (303) 567-4709.
Phone for hours of operation. A fascinating collection of mining artifacts and authentic living accomodations of the gold mining era. Donation requested.

Winter Sports Museum 114 Homestead Rd., Exit I-70 Floyd Hill
303-679-9771
www.wintersportsmuseum.org