Clear Creek County News

Trip Tips + Visitor Information + News

Holiday Ramble

Kick off the Holiday Season in Idaho Springs with a Holiday Ramble featuring tree lighting, shopping, dining, and Holiday Market at the ARGO!

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Virginia Canyon Mountain Park

Virginia Canyon Mountain Park is located in Idaho Springs, Colorado. This terrain park features specialized trails for mountain biking and hiking outdoor recreation. The newest trail system in Clear Creek County with new trail developments still underway!

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Bighorn Sheep Festival

Bighorn Sheep Festival is a free, family-friendly festival in Georgetown, Colorado featuring special activities throughout the day! Always the 2nd Saturday of November.

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July 4th

July 4th Celebration just 20 miles west of Denver. Fun for the whole family; parade, live music, activities, BBQ, shopping, dining, camping, and fireworks too!

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Clear Creek County Tourism – Guest Book

Please take a moment to sign Our Clear Creek County Tourism Guest Book and let us know where you are visiting from!

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Memorial Day Weekend in Clear Creek County

Memorial Day Weekend festivities happening in Clear Creek County including the municipalities of Idaho Springs, Empire, Georgetown, and Silver Plume.

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ExploreMore

Thank you for visiting Mount Blue Sky and the Scenic and Historic Byway ~ We hope you enjoyed your visit and welcome you to extend your day and enjoy our mountain communities of Idaho Springs, Empire, Georgetown, and Silver Plume!

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Colorado Pond Hockey Tournament

The 2024 Colorado Pond Hockey Tournament is moving to Georgetown Lake in Georgetown, Colorado President's Day Weekend ~ Spectators Welcome and be sure to check out the Apres Party on Saturday evening too! This is the largest pond hockey tournament in the west!

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Mount Blue Sky

Mount Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans) new name recognizes the Cheyenne and Arapaho indigenous people while taking necessary steps in transitioning from an era of colonial appropriation and settlement to understanding the colonial and indigenous history of Colorado's Sand Creek Massacre, genocidal policy, and resettlement of indigenous inhabitants.

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Winter Wonderland

Enjoy holiday season festivities and experiences to create authentic holiday traditions with historic mine tours, train rides, decadent pampering, overnight stays, or exploring the great outdoors!

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Aprés Ski

Clear Creek County is your Aprés ski destination with local Colorado craft breweries, Colorado style pizza + cuisine, and cozy accommodations ~ Located in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains and just 20 miles west of Denver.

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The Word On Ice Racing

Ice racing happens every winter in Clear Creek County, it's the best place to try out ice racing near Denver Colorado.