Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel: A Journey Through Colorado's Gold Rush History

Getting There

• Car

  The Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel is located at 2350 Riverside Dr, Idaho Springs, CO 80452. From Denver, take I-70 West to exit 241 for US-6 toward Idaho Springs. Merge onto US-6, which leads directly into Idaho Springs. Turn left onto Riverside Drive; the Argo Gold Mill will be on your left. Parking is available on-site. Expect heavy traffic and delays on I-70 during peak periods, especially on weekends. Check cotrip.org for traffic updates. Parking is free.

• Public Transport

  From Denver, take a Greyhound bus to Idaho Springs. The bus drops you off at a central location in Idaho Springs. From there, walk approximately 1.5 miles to the Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel. Head east on Colorado Blvd, turn right onto 15th Ave, which leads to Riverside Dr. Follow Riverside Dr to the mill. Alternatively, take a local taxi service from the bus stop to the mill for around $10-$15. A one-way bus ticket from Denver to Idaho Springs costs approximately $10-$20.

• Ride-Sharing

  Use a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft to reach the Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel at 2350 Riverside Dr, Idaho Springs, CO 80452. Fares from Denver typically range from $50 to $70, depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.

• Walking

  From downtown Idaho Springs, the Argo Mill is a short walk (0.4 miles) along the Clear Creek Greenway Trail. Head east on Miner Street, then turn right onto 23rd Avenue, which becomes Riverside Drive. Follow Riverside Drive to the mill. The walk is relatively flat and takes about 10-15 minutes.