Evergreen, Bailey, Conifer, Georgetown and Idaho Springs are all perfect towns to visit any time of year. There is so much to do and so much to experience! Here are some of our favorite local places to play. Keep this list handy for when guests come to town and you will be the best host ever!
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- Tour ARGO Mill & Tunnel in Idaho Springs
- Visit Buffalo Bill's Museum and Grave
- See the Buffalo at the Buffalo Herd Overlook (Evergreen) and The Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park (Conifer)
- Eat at the Coney Island Hot Dog Stand in Bailey
- Dinosaur Ridge has free self-guided tours
- Disc Golf with the Family in Bailey, Pine and Conifer (summer and spring)
- Dog Sledding at Snow Mountain Ranch (winter) or Glamping in the Summer (a little further away, but well worth the trip!)
- Shop Downtown Evergreen
- Rent boats, picnic, scenic walk at Evergreen Lake
- Beach volleyball and indoor/outdoor Ninja courses at Eudaimonia
- Gold Mines: Phoenix Gold Mine, Argo Gold Mine (both in Idaho Springs)
- Hiwan Homestead Museum
- Humphrey History Park & Museum
- Ice Skating at Pine Valley Ranch (FREE!)
- Ice Skating at Evergreen Lake
- Lawson Adventure Park - Mini Vacation or Day Trip ~ The Perfect Family Getaway
- Drive the Lariet Loop, connects the communities of Golden, Morrison, Lookout Mountain. 40 miles scenic circle
- Lookout Mountain Nature Center has a great facility and provides awesome camps and classes for all ages.
- Visit Mother Cabrini Shrine and count the steps.
- Stand on top of Mt. Evans and go fishing at Echo Lake ~ Mt. Evans Recreation Area (usually opens in May).
- Morrison's Natural History Museum
- Paddle Board Evergreen Lake, Lake Wellington, or Bear Creek Lake.
- Ride the Railroad in Georgetown (Opens May 2nd).
- Picnic on the stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
- Visit the Sasquatch Outpost and Museum in Bailey.
- South Park City in Fairplay - Restored 1880's Town
- Climbing and Hiking at Staunton State Park in Conifer has amazing views and hikes.
- Rafting our Colorado Rivers
- Ride Horses in Conifer.
- Summit Lake Park - The highest City Park in the nation
- Visit Tiny Town in Morrison.
- Play at Treehouse Adventure Park in Bailey.
- Zipline in Conifer at Denver Adventures, and in Idaho Springs.
Have any other local places we should add to the list? Email us at julied@macaronikid.com and we will start to research!
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