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<p>Named for the waterway that tumbles through its towns, Clear Creek County is home to some of Colorado’s most charming destinations. Admire architecture and soak up mining history in towns like Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Empire and Silver Plume. Or revel in the outdoors and try to spot bighorn sheep on hiking trails, whitewater-rafting trips and a scenic drive to the top of Mount Blue Sky — one of the closest 14,000-plus foot peaks to Denver.</p>


Named for the waterway that tumbles through its towns, Clear Creek County is home to some of Colorado’s most charming destinations. Admire architectur...