Beau Jo’s Pizza started as a single ski hangout and pie spot in Idaho Springs in 1973 and now boasts six Colorado locations. This homegrown pizza chain is environmentally friendly, utilizing wind and solar power, green building practices, xeriscaping and biodegradable to-go boxes at every location. Beau Jo’s also caters to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free […]
Idaho Springs
Showing 1 - 10 of 10With a history that dates back more than a century, the Buffalo Restaurant & Bar is one of the more popular spots in downtown Idaho Springs. With antique bars that were built in the 1860s and an awesome collection of antique signs, the Buffalo no doubt has a historic feel. The bar serves a decent […]
Next time you drive through the mountains and see an old mine that evokes romantic images of Colorado’s gold-rush days, stop by the Idaho Springs Heritage Museum and Visitor’s Center. The Clear Creek Watershed Exhibit that takes up an entire back room is a stunning documentation of the old mining days.
Nestled in Idaho Springs, less than half an hour from Denver, Tommyknocker Brewery and Pub is going on 25 years and boasts an ornery streak that can only come from watching, with a mix of business pleasure and nativist horror, as the traffic builds over the years. Still, Tommyknocker welcomes all comers and delights all […]
Westbound & Down is a brewpub that’s worth leaving Denver for, whether you’re drinking or not. It deals in sports-bar classics – nachos, pretzels, chili and burgers – and each dish is executed by an exacting hand, resulting in a menu that’s elevated in quality but not unnecessarily fancified. This food is immensely comforting, and […]