Bee's Knees was a cool place to find in Idaho Springs. Lots of antique furniture that made seating…read morearrangements fun. Loved the few antique lamps as well and would love to see more hanging in this space I suspect the woman who served us was an owner - super friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a few glasses of wine - many you will find at your local liquor store or grocer. Would love to see more local wines and those that aren't easy to find. The Bee's Knees could benefit with some more decor. The walls are incredibly sparse and so, little for your eyes to light upon. We only enjoyed the wine but might return to pair that with their charcuterie boards.

Not an antique store. Promoted as one but that is certainly not the case. Avoid if that's what your…read moregoal is. I'm sure it's a fine wine bar but they need to update their website and online presence.

Although the Gilpin Museum is one of the most comprehensive museums one could visit (chock full of…read morehistory and unique artifacts from the area) it was pretty clear that the Gilpin Historical Society does not really care too much for visitors coming to their sites. When we visited the museum, reception was lukewarm at best. However, given that its a self-guided museum we strolled around the building and read about each exhibit (note to the society: you could up charge tourists like us who come to your city for the historical value if you offered guided tours with a docent or using an app audio guide). The visit to Washington Hall however (were tours for the Opera House, Teller House, St James church, old Print Shop and Thomas House all depart from) was extremely disappointing. We inquired about a tour of the Opera/Teller Houses to a younger female with glasses and long strawberry blond hair (she never introduced herself; no name provided) who mentioned she would need to cross the street to see if an opera tour was possible (no tours are allowed while the troupe is in session). It seemed like she was annoyed to have to make the trip, but she did and returned shortly afterwards announcing no opera house tours were allowed, due to ongoing rehearsals. She then proceeded to begin typing on her laptop without further details or inquiries (to weather we may want to tour other available properties, to provide an amount for the teller tour, or any interactions with us whatsoever) and merely continued to type in silence for several minutes. Having gotten the hint that we were disturbing, we let her continue her work and took the chance to peruse the gambling exhibit waiting until she'd provide a hint that she was done with her work. When we ran out of displays to read, we approached to ask if tours started at a set time, to which she replied: "the tour is $10 per person, and will start as soon as you pay me". Taken aback, but with not much choice, we paid for the Teller House tour (note: she never mentioned touring any of the other buildings, which we knew of and were very interested in visiting but given the rude nature of the interaction we lost interest in spending additional time with this tour guide) and proceeded across the street to the hotel to commence the tour. She was quite knowledgeable and not a bad tour guide, but by then she had ruined our experience and put me in a very bad mood (so much so I decided not to tip. First time for me I have to admit). It's very unfortunate that in such a small town fully dependent on tourism someone who works (or volunteers) for the most important historical attractions in town would be so clueless about customer service, but alas she missed the opportunity to sell us additional ticketed tours as well as to make a nice tip. I truly fail to see what slight we may have caused her, but apparently it was enough to grant her behavior...

I called earlier today and spoke to a very nice lady on the phone who was more than happy to…read moreschedule a time for me to come checkout the Museam on the same day! I wasn't disappointed- the submarine they had in there was truly quite impressive! And let me tell you- the $10 admission for this place is a STEAL! There's SO MUCH to see in here, they have SO MUCH COOL STUFF!I definitely recommend checking this place out!

Service for food can really suck, and people will try to steal your order on a busy night. Can't…read moresay it's a great venue for music, it's just ok. 'Because it's there' is why it gets four stars. At least you don't have to drive to Boulder or Denver if you live in the foothills or mountains.

Finally, a real venue in a town revered for its rich musical history. This place has excellent…read moresound & lighting- although more than once I've been there & the music is way loud for the number of people/size of venue... Great liquor & beer selection and the food is fresh & fantastic. Awesome staff, amazing artists for such a small town (though only an hour or so from Denver).

We had a wonderful stay! The service is exceptional, the rooms are amazing! I would definitely stay…read morehere again!

I have no words to describe how beautiful and absolutely perfect this place is. I mean literally…read morenot ONE complaint. This guy is the host of all hosts. Respects your privacy but attentive as hell. And this is the most ideal property. Outdoor jacuzzi next to a flowing creek nestled in a valley of green mountains. Super clean and quiet. Breakfast was absolutely amazing. He's thought of everything including blown glass straws for his homemade smoothies. I DO NOT want to leave. Did I mention the hammock by the creek???!

The employees are very nice, equipped with great knowledge. Our tour guide Toren was really fun and…read moreeducational! You would have never known she's only done a handful of tours and is new-ish touring with Argo Mill. The tour was very interesting and living in Colorado for 20+ years, I've always seen the red building driving by Idaho Springs but never thought they had tours available to check out. We panned for gold at the end and that was very fun to learn how to do that. All in all I'd recommend to support local and Idaho Springs to come check them out. The tour is not handicap friendly so if you have a wheel chair it would not be ideal to walk through the mill. Hard hat is for show with the tunnel visit but it was def a fun experience with photo opportunity.

The Argo Mine & Tunnel tour in Idaho Springs is such a unique and educational experience. The…read moreguided tour takes you deep into Colorado's gold mining history and really brings the story of the miners to life. We purchased our tickets on site at the tour location. Tours times fill up quickly and you can also book tours online. You start the tour by watching a video that gives you a history of the tunnel and mill. The Argo Mill and Tunnel became an international center of milling and tunneling innovation and served for many gold mines in Colorado. Construction of the Argo Tunnel began in 1893 and lasted 10 years until it reached Central City 4.2 miles away. The Argo Mill was a state of the art facility providing the latest technological advancements in milling and situated at the mouth of the mighty tunnel. On January 19th, 1943, a catastrophic flood in the tunnel caused the Argo Mill and Tunnel to cease operations. Then we loaded on a shuttle and took a short ride to the mouth of the Argo Tunnel. We start by picking up safety equipment including a helmet. Walking through the tunnel itself is like going back in time, it's cool, damp, and feels like stepping into another era. Then we moved to the Mill itself that had many original equipment items still on site. Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and shared so many interesting details about how the mine operated, the hardships miners faced, and how important the Argo was to Colorado's development. The guide explained each piece of machinery and the purpose along with an explanation for any missing equipment. You can tell he is passionate about preserving the history. The museum area is well done and adds great context after the tour. After the tour, perused the gift shop and got some great souvineers for 50% off! Highly recommend for families, visitors, or anyone looking to learn something new while exploring the mountains. It's a perfect stop if you're passing through Idaho Springs, especially if you enjoy history, geology, or unique local experiences.

This is a small quilt museum but tastefully laid out and the ladies working there were quite…read moreinformative. Location would have been ideal in the heart of Golden (which it isn't) but it is what it is. We enjoyed our visit overall.

A wonderful and inviting place, the museum houses a rotating display of award winning artist quilts…read morefrom around the country and globe. They have both a diversity of artists, and currently have an exhibition as well of a single artist. The staff are well informed and friendly, and know the background as well as some of the artists themselves. The museum also has some supplies as well as classes to make your own creation.

Visited when I first moved to town about one year ago, so I'm very late on many of my reviews, but…read morestill a wonderful museum and staff.

We came in for the family Christmas and Hamill house did not disappoint. It is such a treat to…read moreexperience this small towns heritage and their traditions. I do wish that our kids had been a little older since I think it would have been more enjoyable to do the sing alongs and the reading of a night before Christmas. If you are planning on going I would say a kid 5-12 would be age appropriate for this event. If you happen to be in Georgetown for the Christmas market or are planning on doing the Christmas train I do highly recommend this!

I am an opera fanatic, and have attended probably 200 all over the world in theatres both grand and…read moremodest. Today, however, I had the inestimable pleasure of perfect seats at the Central City Opera house to witness the most perfect rendition of The Barber of Seville I've ever seen. Everything was simply perfect; the set, the costuming, the musicians, the director, and above all, the perfectly cast singer/actors. There was not one weak link among them. They not only sang the parts perfectly, they were physically perfect for their roles. I don't know why the DCPA has so much trouble casting (especially sopranos), but the CCO simply nailed each and every one; no fat sopranos or geriatric tenors bumbling around the stage playing the parts of lithe heroines or young militiamen. My hat's off to the casting director!! (The ONLY suggestion I'd make (and this is nigh on trivial) is to ask the musicians in the pit to PLEASE aim their music stand lighting down toward them instead of aiming it up in the eyes of the first five rows of the audience; the light was blinding. Thanks.) It is ABSOLUTELY worth the drive up to Central City to see this production if you can still snag tix at this late date. You'll be glad you did.

From the Front of the House to the Back of the House all the seats afford a perfect view of the…read morestage and the acoustics are awesome. We attended The Pirates of Penzance and from the opening scene to the finale we were totally entertained. The cast was amazing and the delivery of the songs and music were nothing but fantastic. Considering the Opera House was open a year before Gilbert and Sullivan premiered it in 1879 it was a perfect match and we were spoiled by the production and the ambiance of the house!