Your Colorado Basecamp — Clear Creek County Stays & Adventure Guide

Clear Creek County. The Basecamp of Colorado.

Your Colorado Basecamp Starts Here.

Raft.

Spring runoff, right through town.

Clear Creek Canyon

Raft Ride Hike Fish Climb Ski SoakPlayExplore

Wait — that's all here?

It is.

Whitewater, fourteeners, hot springs, steam trains, flow trails and lift-served powder — all between Floyd Hill and the Continental Divide.

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The Guest Guide

Clear Creek County. The Basecamp of Colorado.

Our interactive guide maps out everything between Floyd Hill and the Continental Divide — filtered by season, category and exactly how adventurous you're feeling.

Adventure Finder

Filter by season, vibe and adventure level to see what fits your day.

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Interactive Map

Every pin is a real place, from Miner Street to Loveland Pass.

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Day Planner

Tell us who's coming and we'll sketch out a day around it.

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Whitewater Rafting on Clear Creek

Clear Creek · Idaho Springs

St. Mary's Glacier

St. Mary's / Alice · Clear Creek County

Georgetown Loop Railroad

Historic Georgetown · Clear Creek County

Loveland Ski Area

Loveland Pass · Clear Creek County

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Dining & Drinks

Eat Well. Drink Local.

Every restaurant, bar, brewery and cafe across Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Empire and Silver Plume — the whole county's table, in one place.

Miner Street is the county's main drag — breweries, a cidery, mountain pizza and late-night saloons within three blocks, plus BBQ and taps out on Colorado Blvd.

Beau Jo's Pizza

Pizza

1517 Miner Street

Colorado mountain pies since 1973

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Westbound & Down Brewery

Brewery

1617 Miner Street

Award-winning craft beer and a full kitchen

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Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub

Brewery

1401 Miner Street

The original Miner Street brewpub

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Clear Creek Cidery Tavern & Taps

Cidery

1446 Miner Street

Colorado apple cider on tap

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The Bee's Knees Wine Bar

Wine Bar

1430 Miner Street

Wine, small plates and a quiet corner

Yeti Saloon at West Winds Tavern

Bar

1633 Miner Street

Local watering hole

The Vintage Moose

Bar

123 16th Avenue

Neighborhood bar just off Miner Street

MTN Prime

Restaurant

1600 Miner Street

Steaks and a proper night out

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Buffalo Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant

1617 Miner Street

Bison burgers and a long bar

Main Street Restaurant

Restaurant

1518 Miner Street

Big mountain breakfast

Azteca Mexican Restaurant

Restaurant

1628 Miner Street

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The Hungry Yak

Restaurant

1637 Miner Street

Himalayan and Nepali plates on Miner Street

Pickaxe Pizza

Pizza

1640 Miner Street

Two Brothers Deli

Deli

1424 Miner Street

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The Frothy Cup

Cafe

1510 Miner Street

The Spice & Tea Exchange Tea Bar

Cafe

1634 Miner Street

Edelweiss Pastry Shop

Bakery

1520 Miner Street

Sit n Chill Ice Cream

Sweets

1501 Miner Street

Smokin' Yards BBQ

BBQ

2736 Colorado Blvd.

Smoked brisket, ribs and burnt ends

Yards Taphouse

Bar

2731 Colorado Blvd.

Taps across the street from the smokehouse

Two Bears Tap & Grill

Bar

33295 US-6

Canyon-side taps and grill

Big B's Soup and Grilled Cheese

Restaurant

2448 Colorado Boulevard

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Eric's Asian Cafe

Restaurant

2700 Colorado Blvd.

Marion's of the Rockies

Restaurant

2805 Colorado Blvd.

Hours change with the season — call ahead

Shopping

Shop the Historic Storefronts.

Miner Street in Idaho Springs and Sixth Street in Georgetown — gem shops, galleries, candy makers, boutiques and gear, all inside gold-rush brick and Victorian storefronts.

Three walkable blocks of Miner Street: gem and mineral shops, tie dye, chocolate, soap, jewelry, galleries and gear — all in gold-rush brick storefronts.