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summertime modern mountain motel
2729 Colorado Blvd
Idaho Springs | CO | USA
303-567-9263
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Welcome to Idaho Springs, Colorado—a historic mountain town nestled in the Colorado Rockies, just 30 minutes west of Denver! Whether you're here for outdoor adventure, scenic drives, or delicious local eats, Idaho Springs has something for everyone.
Top Things to Do in Idaho Springs
Soak in Indian Hills Hot Springs
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Relax and unwind in the geothermal mineral pools at Indian Hot Springs, one of Colorado’s most famous natural hot springs. Enjoy the tropical indoor pool or book a private soaking tub!
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Visit Saint Mary's Glacier
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A must-see, St. Mary’s Glacier is a short, scenic hike that leads to a stunning permanent snowfield and alpine lake. Perfect for hiking, snowshoeing, and year-round adventure.
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Visit the Argo Mill & Tunnel
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Step back in time at the Argo Gold Mill & Tunnel, where you can pan for gold, explore historic mining tunnels, and learn about Colorado’s rich gold rush history.
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Visit Saint Mary's Glacier
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The City's Virginia Canyon Mountain Park (VCMP) is open to the public for both walkers and mountain bikes. Pets are welcome on a leash.
VCMP is a collaborative effort between the City, the Mighty Argo Cable Car team, the Colorado Mountain Bike Association (COMBA), and other sponsors, including Trek. The Trek Trails at VCMP include, as of today, approximately 12 miles of trails, including walking-only trails and downhill only mountain bike trails. For more information, please visit the COMBA website here.
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Hike, Bike, or Ski at Echo Mountain
Just a short drive from town, Echo Mountain Resort offers skiing and snowboarding in winter and mountain biking and scenic hikes in summer. It’s one of the closest ski resorts to Denver!
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KODI Rafting Owners Dave and Amy McGrath love living in the Colorado mountains and spending time on the river with their two children.
The two have been rafting together since 2002 when Dave began his career as a raft guide on the Arkansas River.
After graduating from Kansas State University and starting a family in 2009, Dave and Amy set out on new adventures to reconnect with their roots, eventually returning to Colorado.
Dave and Amy share a passion for the river and are excited to pass the KODI legacy on to their daughter Danni and son Thomas.
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Water Wheel Park and Bridal Veil Falls, Idaho Springs, Colorado
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The water wheel itself is also quite interesting and was built in the late 1800’s by a local miner, Charlie Taylor. He used the water wheel to drive a machine called a stamp mill. Soft of like a big hammer that grinds and crushes the rock to get silver and gold ore out of it. It was relocated from Ute Creek to its present location by a group of volunteers in the 1980’s and now belongs to the Idaho Springs Historical Society.
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​The Phoenix Gold Mine was purchased in 1968 by our family of 4th generation Colorado miners. In 1988, we decided to share our passion for prospecting, mining and panning for gold with others by offering tours. The history of the mine is rich. It is estimated that the mine has produced over 100,000 troy ounces of gold since it's opening in 1871.