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One of the first mountain towns west on I-70. Adventures abound in this historic mountain settlement including mining and walking tours, museums, shopping, rafting, hiking, horseback riding & more.

Heritage Museum
Heritage Museum
Idaho Springs, Colorado is where the gold rush began January 7, 1859. Exhibits from 1859 to mid 1900s gold mining and town settlement.
   
Underhill Museum
Underhill Museum
Visit the home and business of mining engineer Dr. James Underhill and his wife, Lucy, in Historic Downtown Idaho Springs.
   
Walking Tours and Mining Tours
Walking Tours & Mining Tours
Take a Walking Tour of Historic Idaho Springs or tour one our historic mines and pan for gold!
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Discover Our History

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From an early settlement of only 400 people, Idaho Springs has grown to 2,000 today. Discover the life and times of this booming gold mining town with colorful characters like the Butchers of Idaho Springs; Charlie Tayler (Charley Taylor), claiming his good health was due to never kissing women or bathing; to pastimes like our Cowboy Band, baseball teams and the Fire Laddies!
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Historical Society of Idaho Springs

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Fall Gala

November 2008
Partners in Preservation
Help preserve our heritage for future generations. Sponsor a project…Become a Partner today!
Become a Member
Enjoy the satisfaction of supporting historic preservation with a membership that is tax-deductible.
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