The Overlook Lodge Guidebook
Hiking
Steep but short trail up to a gorgeous lake that can be visited any time of year. Stop at the lake or keep going up the mountain for breathtaking views of the valley.
St Mary's Glacier Trail
St Mary's Glacier TrailSteep but short trail up to a gorgeous lake that can be visited any time of year. Stop at the lake or keep going up the mountain for breathtaking views of the valley.
Starting point located in St. Mary’s - a challenging hike if you’re looking for some exercise.
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Loch Lomond Trail
Lommond HikeStarting point located in St. Mary’s - a challenging hike if you’re looking for some exercise.
Skiing
Just 31 miles from the cabin, Loveland is the closest place to hit the slopes!
For current snow data check out the zrankings website
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Skigebiet Loveland
Interstate 70Just 31 miles from the cabin, Loveland is the closest place to hit the slopes!
For current snow data check out the zrankings website
Winter Park is just 40 miles from the cabin!
Check out the zrankings website for current snow data
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Winter Park
Winter Park is just 40 miles from the cabin!
Check out the zrankings website for current snow data
Sightseeing
Explore the small town of Idaho Springs by walking down the closed-off main street offering art galleries, eclectic thrifting, coffee, ice-cream, bookstores, and more. See the Charlie Taylor Water Wheel while you're there! (11 mi. away)
Miner Street
Miner StreetExplore the small town of Idaho Springs by walking down the closed-off main street offering art galleries, eclectic thrifting, coffee, ice-cream, bookstores, and more. See the Charlie Taylor Water Wheel while you're there! (11 mi. away)
Activities
Tour the mine and do some gold panning! Located just West of Idaho Springs $18 per kid & $24 per adult (3 and under free).
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Phoenix Gold Mine
800 Trail Creek RoadTour the mine and do some gold panning! Located just West of Idaho Springs $18 per kid & $24 per adult (3 and under free).
There are many rafting companies in Idaho Springs all around $60 per person for a beginners raft trip ~3 hours. 5 year age limit. Some offer a zipline combo if you want to get real adventurous!
Companies: Colorado Adventure Center | Liquid Descent | Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting | AVA | Clear Creek Rafting Company.
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Clear Creek Rafting Company
350 Whitewater RdThere are many rafting companies in Idaho Springs all around $60 per person for a beginners raft trip ~3 hours. 5 year age limit. Some offer a zipline combo if you want to get real adventurous!
Companies: Colorado Adventure Center | Liquid Descent | Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting | AVA | Clear Creek Rafting Company.
3 hours of mountaineering, including traversing the cliffside among iron rungs, a 50-foot free fall section, and more. This activity also includes a few ziplines from AVA's Cliffside Zipline course.
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AVA Rafting & Zipline
431 Chicago Creek Rd3 hours of mountaineering, including traversing the cliffside among iron rungs, a 50-foot free fall section, and more. This activity also includes a few ziplines from AVA's Cliffside Zipline course.
Indoor jungle-esque hot springs. Open till 10pm for a late night soak 90º-100ºF so don’t expect a HOT hot springs $20 per person. They do have outdoor Jacuzzis and very hot (gender separated, clothing optional ) Geo-Thermal Caves for $23-$28 (recommended reservations).
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Indian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek RdIndoor jungle-esque hot springs. Open till 10pm for a late night soak 90º-100ºF so don’t expect a HOT hot springs $20 per person. They do have outdoor Jacuzzis and very hot (gender separated, clothing optional ) Geo-Thermal Caves for $23-$28 (recommended reservations).
Known for it's historic downtown district lined with Casinos, there's a lot to explore here even if you don't hear the blackjack table call out to you. (23 mi. away)
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Casino Parkway
Casino ParkwayKnown for it's historic downtown district lined with Casinos, there's a lot to explore here even if you don't hear the blackjack table call out to you. (23 mi. away)
Open-air train excursions, occasional themed rides, and mine tours. Great for kids! (20 mi. away)
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Georgetown Loop Railroad
646 Loop DrOpen-air train excursions, occasional themed rides, and mine tours. Great for kids! (20 mi. away)
Walk the grounds or see a show at the most beautiful venue on earth! (33 mi. away)
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayWalk the grounds or see a show at the most beautiful venue on earth! (33 mi. away)
Food scene
Usually has everything you need but may be low inventory during peak summer months. Liquor store next door.
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Safeway
2425 Miner StUsually has everything you need but may be low inventory during peak summer months. Liquor store next door.
Best Breakfast/Brunch in town. May be a long wait, but worth it!
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Main Street Restaurant
1518 Miner StBest Breakfast/Brunch in town. May be a long wait, but worth it!
Two Brothers Deli
1424 Miner StTasty, simple, lunch spot.
Original location for “authentic Colorado-style pizza”.
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Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner StOriginal location for “authentic Colorado-style pizza”.
Stopped by Mountain Medicinals and now have the munchies? This is the perfect spot for you. Enough said.
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BIG B'S Soup & Grilled Cheese
2448 Colorado BlvdStopped by Mountain Medicinals and now have the munchies? This is the perfect spot for you. Enough said.
Hip brewery with a lively, modern, & casual atmosphere. Really delicious bar food, coffee, and beer.
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Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner StHip brewery with a lively, modern, & casual atmosphere. Really delicious bar food, coffee, and beer.
Also a great brewery! Older less “hip” feel than Westbound with great atmosphere, beer, and food. Try their giant pretzels!
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Tommyknocker Brewery
1401 Miner StAlso a great brewery! Older less “hip” feel than Westbound with great atmosphere, beer, and food. Try their giant pretzels!
Craving Mexican food? This is a cozy little Mexican spot.
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Azteca Mexican Restaurant
1628 Miner StCraving Mexican food? This is a cozy little Mexican spot.
Pickaxe Pizza
1640 Miner StreetTraditional style pizza.