Idaho SpringsColorado
Idaho Springs is a statutory city in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. Located in Clear Creek Canyon in the mountains upstream from Golden, it lies some 30 miles (50 km) west of Denver..
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About Idaho Springs
Idaho Springs is a small town in central Colorado counting 1,699 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Idaho Springs is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 714 residents per square mile.
📰 Idaho Springs News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Idaho Springs Unique
- The only place in America named Idaho Springs — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Idaho Springs
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Colorado and Southern Railway No. 60 · Attraction
- Fire Station #1 · Museum
- The 'Alley Shop' · Attraction
- Underhill Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Idaho Springs
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Idaho Springs
- Carlson Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.