Attractions
Outdoor AdventureMighty Argo Cable Car
$25–$50Year-round gondola from downtown Idaho Springs to a mountain summit with hiking, biking, and views of the historic Argo Mill.
Sport & OutdoorOutdoor AdventureFamily Favorite
Colorado Adventure Center
2697 Stanley Rd · Idaho Springs, CO
Why you should go…
Colorado Adventure Center is an outdoor adventure basecamp in Idaho Springs, Colorado, about 35 miles west of Denver near I-70. It runs zipline tours, including a High Tower course with five lines covering over a half mile, an aerial adventure park with more than 60 elements, and seasonal whitewater rafting trips on Clear Creek. Combo packages that pair rafting with ziplining are also offered.
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Good to know
General sport & outdoor guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Weather calls the shots
Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.
Shoes, water, sun cover
The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.
Parking and launches fill early
On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.
Daylight shrinks in shoulder season
Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.
What's around here?
The closest stops to Colorado Adventure Center, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
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Clear Creek Rafting Company
$50+Guided whitewater rafting trips on Clear Creek near Idaho Springs, Colorado.
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Casa Bonita
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