Georgetown Loop Railroad
Miner Street Market - Kind Mountain Band
Cabin Creek Brewing
Springtime in the Rocky Mountains While spring comes a little later in the mountains, by May and June it’s time to get outside to play. Your adventure begins in Clear Creek County with incredible water rafting opportunities, adventure parks, and the beloved Georgetown Loop Railroad steaming up the canyon daily. Families will make lifetime memories and it’s all found just west of Denver in the playground of the great Rocky Mountains!
Pack Burro Race - Idaho Springs
Memorial Day weekend is the official kick off
Insider to summer weekend in Clear Creek County! and attractions open for the Tip Museums season, businesses move to summer hours, and don’t miss the Annual Pack Burro Races! Mt Evans and Guanella Pass Scenic Byways typically open for the season the Friday before Memorial Day, weather permitting.
Day 1 White Water Rafting: Experience this iconic adventure with a local rafting company to ensure a safe and thrilling ride down Clear Creek with it’s cool water and wild rapid. In fact, Clear Creek has more rapids per mile than most commercially rafted rivers in the State of Colorado! Spectacular views, wildlife, and the legendary water make this an adventure of a lifetime! Dinner: Burgers + Bites + Beers = A winning combination and Clear Creek County has some of Colorado’s best options. A few favorites are Tommyknocker Brewery, Westbound & Down, Clear Creek Cidery, Cabin Creek Brewing, and Guanella Pass Brewery Lodging: Enjoy a good nights rest at the beautiful, new Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham with unbeatable panoramic views of the majestic Rocky Mountains and Georgetown Lake. Complete with indoor pool, hot tub, complimentary breakfast, and meeting space. Your perfect location for weekend getaways, family reunions, meetings, weddings and more!
Day 2 Breakfast: Start the day with a delicious breakfast burrito, togo wrap, or smothered masterpiece! For quick bites togo in Idaho Springs try Two Brothers Deli or The Frothy Cup. In Georgetown stop in Georgetown Coffee and Tea. Outdoor Adventure: Discover outdoor family-friendly activities designed to delight all skill levels, offering something for everyone to try. Choose from: ziplines, obstacle challenge courses, rock climbing, gyro spheres, bungee trampolines, frisbee/disc golf, water walking, mechanical bulls, or via ferratta. 31 | Official Visitors Guide of Clear Creek County
Lunch: Head into Historic Downtown Idaho Springs to taste local suds and mouth watering entrées at Tommyknocker Brewery or visit Smokin’ Yards BBQ to experience their “High Elevation BBQ” while enjoying the sights and sounds of Clear Creek off the back patio. Outdoor Jacuzzi Soak: Spend the afternoon enjoying up to 108° hot mineral water in the grandeur of the great outdoors. The large modern Jacuzzi tubs at the Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs are set on a Redwood deck, surrounded on three sides by a 6ft cedar privacy fence, open to the splendor of the unspoiled mountain side and sky above. Dinner: At MTN Prime, they are passionate about making food with locally-sourced ingredients, you’ll get only the best – and fresh is the best! The food is made with Colorado Angus, grass-fed beef. This is as good as beef gets – no antibiotics, no preservatives, and never been frozen. MTN Prime offers a carefully curated menu and work every day to serve delicious food of the highest quality. Reservations recommended.
Day 3 Ride the Scenic and Historic Georgetown Loop Railroad: Completed in 1884, the Georgetown Loop Railroad® was one of Colorado’s first visitor attractions, and was considered an engineering marvel for its time. Experience the thrill of riding in open air cars as you marvel at the towering Rocky Mountains, accompanied by the sounds of Clear Creek’s headwaters as they rush down the canyon. Ask about their mine tours and gold-panning to complete your adventure!
