Best 155 things to do in Idaho Springs, CO

Focused studio time for your glass projects

Practice torchwork independently in a supervised open studio

Create a personal glass memorial with cremation ashes

Tour the Molly Brown House Museum at your own pace with a self-guided app

Walk RiNo murals, then stop for a happy hour drink

Walk North RiNo’s murals and learn the stories behind the art

Walk Denver’s Historic Baker District and see Queen Anne Victorian homes

Walk Denver’s LoDo and trace its shift from railroad hub to today’s historic district

Learn safe axe throwing with guidance for every skill level

Throw axes, hang out, and watch the game with your group

Uncover the cemetery history behind one of Denver's beloved parks

Learn to pan for gold and keep what you find

Tackle Class III–IV rapids on Clear Creek with expert guides and gear included.

Experience Class II–III rapids with expert guides on a scenic 6-mile run

Paddle Clear Creek’s Class IV–V rapids on an advanced ½-day guided trip

Raft a longer Class III–IV run on Clear Creek

Take a complete paddleboard package to Georgetown’s mountain lakes

See The Polar Express story unfold in a cabaret-style show and train ride

Learn torchwork basics while shaping colorful glass pieces

Shape colorful glass beads with a tabletop torch

Shape blown and sculpted glass with one-on-one guidance

Create a blown or sculpted glass piece with one-on-one instructor guidance

Choose a bike for Boulder paths, hills, and campus rides

Cruise Boulder bike paths at your own pace on a comfortable beach cruiser