Field Trip

Argo Mill and Historical Society of Idaho Springs

“Idaho Springs.” Circa 1900-1910. Denver Public Library Special Collections.

Join us on Saturday, October 10th for a field trip to Idaho Springs, Colorado where we will visit the Argo Mill and Tunnel and the Historical Society of Idaho Springs.

Cost for the field trip will be $35 per person.

This price includes admissions to both venues. It does not include transportation and lunch. You will be able to pay when you register for the conference on Eventbrite. We will take Bustang West Line to Idaho Springs, tickets are $5 each way. You will be able to pick your own restaurant on Miner Street for lunch.

Argo mills recommends that you wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and to dress as if you are going on a hike. The Argo Mills guided tour includes extreme vertical terrain and architecture that is not accessible to all, but does offer activities and experiences for all ages and abilities.

7:45amMeet at Denver Union Station Gate B19 (map of bus gates)
8:00amDepart Denver on Bustang
9:00amArrive at in Idaho Springs and walk to Argo Mill (2350 Riverside Dr. – arrive by 9:45am) – 0.8 miles / 18 min walk
10:00am – 11:30amGuided Tour of Argo Mill and Tunnel
11:30amDepart for downtown Idaho Springs – a 0.6 miles / 15 min walk
12:00pm – 1:45pmLunch on Miner Street (see Lunch Options below)
1:45pm – 2:00pmDepart for Historical Society of Idaho Springs (2060 Miner Street) – 0.4 miles / 10 min walk
2:00pm – 3:30pmHistorical Society of Idaho Springs tour
3:30pmWalk to bus station (1319 Miner St) – 0.5 miles / 13 min walk
4:05pmDepart Idaho Springs on Bustang
5:00pmArrive in Denver

Idaho Springs Miner Street Lunch Options

There are a number of restaurants on Miner Street, the main street of Idaho Springs. During the field trip you may choose where you would like to have lunch.