The Flyin' Moose Guidebook
Ski Resort
Ski or snowboard just 15-20 minutes from your cabin. Eldora is a small ski resort used mostly by locals, which means it's less intimidating for beginners but also has plenty of challenges available for more experienced folks. Lessons for kids and adults are available as well as equipment rental. See Eldora's website for weather updates and current COVID restrictions (ex: parking reservations are required to minimize crowds).
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Eldora
2861 Eldora Ski RdSki or snowboard just 15-20 minutes from your cabin. Eldora is a small ski resort used mostly by locals, which means it's less intimidating for beginners but also has plenty of challenges available for more experienced folks. Lessons for kids and adults are available as well as equipment rental. See Eldora's website for weather updates and current COVID restrictions (ex: parking reservations are required to minimize crowds).
City/town information
Nederland is just 15 minutes from our cabin, and it's the quintessential quirky mountain town. Eldora Ski Resort is there, and you will also find grocery stores, great restaurants, coffee shops, dispensaries (welcome to Colorado!), souvenir shops, thrift stores, a nature center, and the whimsical Carousel of Happiness. There are also trails and playgrounds, including a skateboarding park that is our son's favorite. Every March, Ned hosts the Frozen Dead Guy Festival to honor - you guessed it - a frozen dead guy.
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Nederland
Nederland is just 15 minutes from our cabin, and it's the quintessential quirky mountain town. Eldora Ski Resort is there, and you will also find grocery stores, great restaurants, coffee shops, dispensaries (welcome to Colorado!), souvenir shops, thrift stores, a nature center, and the whimsical Carousel of Happiness. There are also trails and playgrounds, including a skateboarding park that is our son's favorite. Every March, Ned hosts the Frozen Dead Guy Festival to honor - you guessed it - a frozen dead guy.
Boulder is about 30-35 minutes from the Flyin' Moose by car, and it's well worth the visit. Pearl Street Mall is a fun pedestrian mall, with fun shopping, great restaurants, and street performers. It feels like a tourist destination but is truly the locals' downtown area. In the summers, it's lovely to spend a Wednesday evening or Saturday morning at the farmers' market. You can eat dinner there while enjoying a local beer and live music.
Some other spots well worth the visit in Boulder are:
-Chatauqua Park with the world famous Flatirons
-CU-Boulder
-the main branch of the library which includes a bridge over beautiful Boulder Creek
-Museum of Boulder, which is more than just the history of Boulder (great for kids, adults, artists, tinkerers, and nerds of all kinds)
-countless parks, hiking, biking, and climbing spots all around town
We have lived in Boulder for several years too, so don't hesitate to ask for more recommendations.
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Boulder
Boulder is about 30-35 minutes from the Flyin' Moose by car, and it's well worth the visit. Pearl Street Mall is a fun pedestrian mall, with fun shopping, great restaurants, and street performers. It feels like a tourist destination but is truly the locals' downtown area. In the summers, it's lovely to spend a Wednesday evening or Saturday morning at the farmers' market. You can eat dinner there while enjoying a local beer and live music.
Some other spots well worth the visit in Boulder are:
-Chatauqua Park with the world famous Flatirons
-CU-Boulder
-the main branch of the library which includes a bridge over beautiful Boulder Creek
-Museum of Boulder, which is more than just the history of Boulder (great for kids, adults, artists, tinkerers, and nerds of all kinds)
-countless parks, hiking, biking, and climbing spots all around town
We have lived in Boulder for several years too, so don't hesitate to ask for more recommendations.
If you love casinos, head to Blackhawk. But also head there if you like cool-looking towns and a beautiful drive to get there.
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Black Hawk
If you love casinos, head to Blackhawk. But also head there if you like cool-looking towns and a beautiful drive to get there.
A little over an hour's drive from the cabin, Estes Park is well worth the visit. It's a wonderful tourist destination, with fun shopping and tons of restaurants. It's also home to the Stanley Hotel (famous for being in "The Shining), where you can take haunted tours...or not-so-haunted tours.
Estes Park is most well-known as one of the entry points into Rocky Mountain National Park, and all that goes along with that - hiking, biking, horseback riding, etc.
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Estes Park
A little over an hour's drive from the cabin, Estes Park is well worth the visit. It's a wonderful tourist destination, with fun shopping and tons of restaurants. It's also home to the Stanley Hotel (famous for being in "The Shining), where you can take haunted tours...or not-so-haunted tours.
Estes Park is most well-known as one of the entry points into Rocky Mountain National Park, and all that goes along with that - hiking, biking, horseback riding, etc.
Denver has so much to offer, it's impossible to list it all. Baseball and football games, multiple museums, a zoo and aquarium, Broadway-caliber theater, and every kind of restaurant you could hope for. If you like cities and nightlife, get out there and explore the Mile High City!
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Denver
Denver has so much to offer, it's impossible to list it all. Baseball and football games, multiple museums, a zoo and aquarium, Broadway-caliber theater, and every kind of restaurant you could hope for. If you like cities and nightlife, get out there and explore the Mile High City!
Golden
https://www.visitgolden.com/
Sightseeing
As a family, we've been visiting the carousel since our kids were little, and none of us has gotten tired of it yet. For just a few dollars ($3 currently), you can ride on your choice of 56 hand-carved animals. The history of the carousel is special too. You can read about it here: https://www.carouselofhappiness.org/ but you should definitely visit it in person to get the full experience. It's so much sweetness and brings out the kid in everyone.
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I-Carousel yobuKhulu
20 Lakeview DrAs a family, we've been visiting the carousel since our kids were little, and none of us has gotten tired of it yet. For just a few dollars ($3 currently), you can ride on your choice of 56 hand-carved animals. The history of the carousel is special too. You can read about it here: https://www.carouselofhappiness.org/ but you should definitely visit it in person to get the full experience. It's so much sweetness and brings out the kid in everyone.
Chautauqua Park is a great spot for seeing some amazing views, whether you are an avid hiker or not. From the park, you can see and photograph the famous Flatirons. Enjoy a picnic, play at the playground, eat at the historic dining hall, or even take in a show at the auditorium.
If you want more adventure, head up any of the many trails that start at the base. There are trail guides posted, so you can choose from beginner/family-friendly to quite strenuous.
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Chautauqua Park
9th StreetChautauqua Park is a great spot for seeing some amazing views, whether you are an avid hiker or not. From the park, you can see and photograph the famous Flatirons. Enjoy a picnic, play at the playground, eat at the historic dining hall, or even take in a show at the auditorium.
If you want more adventure, head up any of the many trails that start at the base. There are trail guides posted, so you can choose from beginner/family-friendly to quite strenuous.
Mountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, hunting, rock climbing, picnics.
https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon
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I-Golden Gate Canyon State Park
92 Crawford Gulch RdMountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, hunting, rock climbing, picnics.
https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon
https://www.wildbear.org/
Stop in to see some little critters in person, such as turtles, hedgehogs, and salamanders. But also stop in to learn about local nature, guided hikes, kids' day camps, and more.
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Wild Bear Nature Center
20 Lakeview Drhttps://www.wildbear.org/
Stop in to see some little critters in person, such as turtles, hedgehogs, and salamanders. But also stop in to learn about local nature, guided hikes, kids' day camps, and more.
Shopping, restaurants, play areas for kids, street performers, festivals, and more. Check out this great pedestrian mall in Boulder.
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Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetShopping, restaurants, play areas for kids, street performers, festivals, and more. Check out this great pedestrian mall in Boulder.
22 holes winding up and around a mountain top with sweeping views of the continental divide, Boulder valley, and the front range. Very challenging - Very Fun. Pro shop on site. Text 815-761-6027 to book a tee time or use Facebook. $10 per person per day until October.
Wondervu Disc Golf Course
136 Camp Eden Rd22 holes winding up and around a mountain top with sweeping views of the continental divide, Boulder valley, and the front range. Very challenging - Very Fun. Pro shop on site. Text 815-761-6027 to book a tee time or use Facebook. $10 per person per day until October.
Food scene
Big portions, great food, and nice staff and atmosphere. Only a 4-minute drive from the cabin!
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Wondervu Cafe
33492 CO-72Big portions, great food, and nice staff and atmosphere. Only a 4-minute drive from the cabin!
Gold Dirt Distillery
41 Main Sthttps://www.golddirtdistillery.com/
Stage Stop
60 Main StNot open yet, but it will be soon. Keep your eye out for an "open" sign!
Coal Creek Coffee
30509 CO-72Great little local coffee shop, right along Hwy 72.
Super yummy, hearty pizzas. So good. They're pricey but filling so definitely worth the cost.
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CROSSCUT PIZZERIA & TAPHOUSE
4 E 1st StSuper yummy, hearty pizzas. So good. They're pricey but filling so definitely worth the cost.
Our kids learned to love skiing and snowboarding, thanks to the Train Car. We'd take them to Eldora and reward (bribe) them afterwards with the mini-donuts covered in whipped cream, sprinkles, and chocolate. It's also conveniently right next door to the Carousel of Happiness, which everyone should visit.
The coffee shop is inside actual train cars, and it's so much fun to explore. Indoor dining isn't allowed during COVID, but you can still go inside while you order. Don't miss it, whether or not you have kids!
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The Train Cars Coffee and Yogurt Company
101 CO-119Our kids learned to love skiing and snowboarding, thanks to the Train Car. We'd take them to Eldora and reward (bribe) them afterwards with the mini-donuts covered in whipped cream, sprinkles, and chocolate. It's also conveniently right next door to the Carousel of Happiness, which everyone should visit.
The coffee shop is inside actual train cars, and it's so much fun to explore. Indoor dining isn't allowed during COVID, but you can still go inside while you order. Don't miss it, whether or not you have kids!
Great Indian and Nepalese food.
https://www.kathmandurestaurant.us/nederland/
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Kathmandu Restaurant
110 N Jefferson StGreat Indian and Nepalese food.
https://www.kathmandurestaurant.us/nederland/
Craft beer and smoked meats, but also vegetarian-friendly options! Relaxed, casual atmosphere.
https://buseybrews.com/
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Busey Brews
70 E 1st StCraft beer and smoked meats, but also vegetarian-friendly options! Relaxed, casual atmosphere.
https://buseybrews.com/
New Moon Bakery & Cafe
1 W 1st StIn the summers, the Boulder Farmers Market is open Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings (check website for COVID-related changes). In addition to fresh farm goods and artisan crafts, you can buy prepared meals to enjoy while you are there.
Bring a picnic blanket, sit on the grass by the creek, and listen to live music while you enjoy local food and craft beer.
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Boulder Farmers Market
13th StreetIn the summers, the Boulder Farmers Market is open Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings (check website for COVID-related changes). In addition to fresh farm goods and artisan crafts, you can buy prepared meals to enjoy while you are there.
Bring a picnic blanket, sit on the grass by the creek, and listen to live music while you enjoy local food and craft beer.
Emergency/Urgent Care
Emergency & Urgent Care Arvada
16320 W 64th AveUrgent care for medical emergencies. Open 24 hours.
UCHealth Urgent Care - Arvada West
15240 W 64th AveUrgent care for medical emergencies.
Groceries and Gas
B & F is the closest mid-sized grocery store to the cabin. Great place to stock up on groceries for your visit.
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B & F Mountain Market
60 Lakeview DrB & F is the closest mid-sized grocery store to the cabin. Great place to stock up on groceries for your visit.
Shopping
Natures Own
5 E 1st StIf you are into jigsaw puzzles, this is the place to nerd out. Made in Boulder (you can also visit their factory location in Boulder), these puzzles are really works of art and make great gifts or souvenirs. Bonus: Liberty will replace broken or missing pieces for free, if your dog eats one or something. :)
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Liberty Puzzles
1468 Pearl StIf you are into jigsaw puzzles, this is the place to nerd out. Made in Boulder (you can also visit their factory location in Boulder), these puzzles are really works of art and make great gifts or souvenirs. Bonus: Liberty will replace broken or missing pieces for free, if your dog eats one or something. :)
Rustic Moose
26 E 1st StGift shop in Nederland.