Brenda's Guidebook
Food scene
J J Madwell's
26412 Main StExcellent pizza. The Gnocchi is also amazing!
Rustic Station Restaurant
1 Co Rd 68Great place to sit outdoors. Homemade deserts.
Great little breakfast place with a small town vibe. The owner makes the best gravy in town. He is sure to pop out of the kitchen to share a one liner or two.
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Cut Throat Cafe
157 Main StGreat little breakfast place with a small town vibe. The owner makes the best gravy in town. He is sure to pop out of the kitchen to share a one liner or two.
Business Insider has named this place the best barbecue in Colorado! Everything is amazing!
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Scooter's Smokehouse & Grill
1416 US Hwy 285Business Insider has named this place the best barbecue in Colorado! Everything is amazing!
Local watering hole with live music and craft beers.
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Mad Jack's Mountain Brewery
23 Main StLocal watering hole with live music and craft beers.
The drive in itself will take you back to Colorado as it was 100 years ago. Homes are built into rock outcroppings. Bucksnort is a Colorado institution and a fun place to grab a drink or bite to eat.
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Buck Snort Saloon
15921 S Elk Creek RdThe drive in itself will take you back to Colorado as it was 100 years ago. Homes are built into rock outcroppings. Bucksnort is a Colorado institution and a fun place to grab a drink or bite to eat.
The Shaggy Sheep
50455 US Hwy 285Ski and snowboard
Budget-friendly ski and snowboarding. They also have a great tube ride for the non-skiers. A conveyer belt takes you to the top of the tubing hill. Also beautiful views from the mountain top.
Echo Mountain
Budget-friendly ski and snowboarding. They also have a great tube ride for the non-skiers. A conveyer belt takes you to the top of the tubing hill. Also beautiful views from the mountain top.
Great place to go skiing! Long runs for all skill levels. The drive to Breckinridge is scenic and makes for a great day trip!
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Breckenridge
Great place to go skiing! Long runs for all skill levels. The drive to Breckinridge is scenic and makes for a great day trip!
Adventure
Ziplining and rope bridges. Makes for a great family adventure!
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Treehouse Adventure Park
60117 US Hwy 285Ziplining and rope bridges. Makes for a great family adventure!
Note: on a reservation system for 2020. Take a gondola ride to the top of a mountain. Once there you can ride an alpine coaster, take a cave tour, go on a mini zipline, and ride the world famous haunted mine drop, which drops you 120 feet down the middle of a mountain.
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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
51000 Two Rivers Plaza RoadNote: on a reservation system for 2020. Take a gondola ride to the top of a mountain. Once there you can ride an alpine coaster, take a cave tour, go on a mini zipline, and ride the world famous haunted mine drop, which drops you 120 feet down the middle of a mountain.
Kid and pet friendly hikes. Beautiful rock outcroppings. Also, lots of old interesting medical buildings which were used by Dr. Staunton in the early 1900’s.
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IStaunton State Park
12102 South Elk Creek RoadKid and pet friendly hikes. Beautiful rock outcroppings. Also, lots of old interesting medical buildings which were used by Dr. Staunton in the early 1900’s.
Trailhead has lots of pretty views with river crossings. May see a few people at the beginning of the hike but it quickly thins about the first half mile in.
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Meridian Trailhead
Trailhead has lots of pretty views with river crossings. May see a few people at the beginning of the hike but it quickly thins about the first half mile in.
Please note for 2020 you need a campsite reservation for day access. Still worthwhile to book a site for the day if availability!
Pretty undeveloped lake. Paddleboard rentals, fishing, swim beach. Great place to spend the day!
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Wellington Lake
Please note for 2020 you need a campsite reservation for day access. Still worthwhile to book a site for the day if availability!
Pretty undeveloped lake. Paddleboard rentals, fishing, swim beach. Great place to spend the day!
River Runners at the Royal Gorge
44641 US-50Tiny Town & Railroad
6249 S Turkey Creek RdGreat place to spend the day with the kiddos!
Great place to see real dinosaur tracks. You can utilize a private van tour, walking tour, or download their audio tour.
Indoor museum is great for kids.
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Dinosaur Ridge
Great place to see real dinosaur tracks. You can utilize a private van tour, walking tour, or download their audio tour.
Indoor museum is great for kids.
Sightseeing
Evergreen Lake
Kid- centric
Great place to take the kids if you are heading to Denver.
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2121 Children's Museum Dr