Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Eating & Drinking
Two Brothers Deli
( 303-567-2439;
www.twobrothersdeli.com
; 1424 Miner St; sandwiches $7.50-9; 6am-8pm Mon-Thu, to 9pm
Fri-Sun; )
The coziest cafe in town, this is an excellent option to refuel with an es-
presso, a smoothie or a quick meal. Breakfast wraps, fresh sandwiches and baguette piz-
zas are served throughout the day.
CAFE
$
PIZZERIA
$$
Beau Jo's
( 303-567-4376;
www.beaujos.com
; 1517 Miner St; large pizza $16-23.50; 11am-9pm; )
Beau
Jo's thick-crust mountain pies are far from gourmet, but if you're in need of a high-calorie
meal after a hard day's play, it will certainly do you right. A Colorado institution, it's a
sure-fire kid pleaser.
Tommyknocker Brewery
( 303-567-2688;
www.tommyknocker.com
;
1401 Miner St; mains $10-14; 11am-2am)
You don't even
have to like beer to know these guys are good: scores of medals from beer competitions
hang over the sunlit dining space in a testament to the expert brews. Above- average pub
food - from buffalo burgers to brats and sauerkraut - and an amiable staff clinch it. It also
serves house-brewed root beer.
BREWERY
Information
Idaho Springs Visitors Center & Museum
(
303-567-4382;
www.historicidahosprings.com
;
2060 Miner St;
9am-5pm Sep-May, 8am-6pm Jun-Aug)
USFS Clear Creek Ranger Station
( 303-567-3000; 101 Hwy 103, exit 240 off I-70; 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri)
Information on hiking and camping in surrounding Clear Creek County.
DRIVING I-70
Although I-70's mountain stretch can be downright scenic, the interstate - particularly on weekends and in bad
weather - sometimes resembles more of a parking lot than a highway. If you're trying to trump the traffic, make
use of the website or app
http://goI70.com
to get the latest on road conditions.
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