Clear Creek County News

Trip Tips + Visitor Information + News

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Your Guide to Off Trail Experiences in Clear Creek County! After a day on the trail be sure to visit the local shops, restaurants, attractions, and cozy accommodations in Idaho Springs, Empire, Georgetown, and Silver Plume!

Travel Information

Floyd Hill

CDOT began construction on the I-70 Floyd Hill Project, which spans from west of Evergreen to eastern Idaho Springs, in early-July 2023. Currently motorists can expect overnight lane and ramp closures on I-70. Starting in late-July 2023, the Project will begin rock scaling and blasting, which will require daytime I-70 traffic holds. Plug into the Project, especially text alerts, and know before you go!

Trip Inspration

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!

Travel Information

Hamill House Museum

Step back in time and explore the Hamill House Museum and immerse yourself in residential living during the 19th century in Georgetown, Colorado: including architecture, furnishing, Victorian plants, landscaping, social and cultural lifestyles.

Travel Information

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.

Trip Inspration

Miner Street Market

The Idaho Springs Miner Street Market offers creative ways to enjoy outdoor dining experiences. Choose to enjoy dinner + drinks + lightfare at picnic tables, or in renovated saunas, ice fishing tents, or even in a vintage mining camp setting. Enjoy other activated spaces with games such as cornhole, ring toss, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles. Complete with live music throughout the summer to add to the ambiance.

Trip Inspration

Mt. Evans Byway Scenic Drive

Exploring the Mt. Evans Scenic and Historic Byway is one of the best day trips you can have. The lower section of Mount Evans Scenic Byway is open year round. Learn more.

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General

Beau Jo’s 50th Celebration

Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza Turns 50! Festivities include a day-long block party, special prizes, live music, and fun activities ~ including a hunt for gold and a chance to win pizza for a year!

Travel Information

St Marys Glacier

St Mary's Glacier is located just outside of the City of Idaho Springs, and a short drive up Fall River Road, the majestic Colorado Rocky Mountains greet you with panoramic beauty and occasional wildlife sightings. Wildflowers and spring run off create miniature waterfalls while the clouds reflect across the alpine lakes and butterflies flutter in the mountain air.

Trip Inspration

Georgetown Christmas Market

The Georgetown Colorado Annual Christmas Market showcases a Christmas of long ago. Complete with roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, horse-drawn wagon rides, St. Nicholas, live entertainment and more! A Colorado Christmas tradition for generations, and this year we hope you'll begin making it a tradition of your own!

Trip Inspration

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!