
Gorgeous and beautiful Idaho Springs is a long-time destination for golf pros, ski lovers and those who just want to escape to a casual and relaxed atmosphere. This Idaho Springs community boasts just such a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Having just under 800 people, this Idaho Springs community is connected to the Colorado highway system by a bridge. With a city speed limit of just 20 mph, this Idaho Springs Community community is far and away from the hustle and bustle of the fast paced city. The hard to find mixture of private properties, historic buildings, historic bungalows, and luxurious estates located in the gorgeously beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains add to this Idaho Springs community’s attraction. Being located in Northwestern Colorado, Idaho Springs is approximately 65 miles north of Silverton and 55 miles south of Greeley. Visitors and residents alike usually enjoy activities involving the Northwestern Colorado area's stunningly beautiful scenes. These include skiing, hiking, hunting, cross country skiing, wildlife viewing, or mountain biking, trail riding along the somewhat large number of miles of gorgeously beautiful Idaho Springs mountain trails, or just relaxing. Even non golfers will soon understand that golf is of particular importance the Idaho Springs way of living. There are at least seven courses over the area, with just over a dozen more located in the surrounding areas. Between wonderfullly fun rounds of golf, you can attend a community festival such as the Idaho Springs Festival of Bavarian cooking, or shop for unique gifts and crafts at area boutiques. For more entertainment, Idaho Springs residents can simply make the short drive into Silverton, the most visited resort on the entire western slope of the Rockies, with many opportunities for dancing, dining, culture and nightlife. Our public elementary schools include Idaho Springs Schools, which operates schools here in Idaho Springs. Real Estate opportunities and options in Idaho Springs entirely consisting of single family homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and raw land and undeveloped lots.