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About Idaho Springs, CO

Idaho Springs sits in a mountain canyon 30 miles west of Denver on I-70, serving as a gateway to the Rockies at 7,540 feet elevation. Most visitors stop here en route to ski areas or while exploring the high country via Highway 103 to Mount Evans. The former gold rush town features Victorian buildings, mountain dining, and EV charging for the climb ahead. You can still pan for real gold at the historic Argo Mine.

Where is Idaho Springs, CO on the map?

Idaho Springs, CO is in United States, at 39.744, -105.501 - about 35 km west of East Pleasant View, CO.

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The closest airport to Idaho Springs, CO is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, 62 km (about 56 min by car).

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