Idaho Springs, Denver

OutsideMay 15

Explore the Mile High City before or after the festival for all kinds of outdoor adventure

Old mining town with antique shops, Old West history

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Red RocksRestaurantIconic outdoor amphitheater, offers concerts, yoga, movies
Dinosaur RidgeViewpointOutdoor museum dedicated to geological and natural history
Mount Blue Sky Scenic BywaySightHighest paved road in the US, leads to summit
Grays and Torreys PeaksSightDifficult 11.2-mile round-trip trek
Denver Beer TrailTrailHike all the breweries in the city
Denver South PlatteTrail26-mile urban stretch of the Platte River
Colorado RiverRestaurantIn Rocky Mountain National Park, abundant fish
Blue RiverCaféNear Breckenridge, abundant fish and scenic beauty
Idaho SpringsNeighborhoodOld mining town with antique shops, Old West history
Beau Jo’sRestaurantColorado-style pizza
Estes ParkNeighborhoodGateway to Rocky Mountain National Park
Stanley HotelHotelHistoric hotel in Estes Park

Idaho Springs