Sue’s guidebook
Local Music
This is a locally owned restaurant/bar/music venue. Has home cooked meals on Thursday evenings with live music Thursday and Saturday evenings. An opportunity for being part of the small town mountain culture.
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Jamestown Mercantile
108 Main StThis is a locally owned restaurant/bar/music venue. Has home cooked meals on Thursday evenings with live music Thursday and Saturday evenings. An opportunity for being part of the small town mountain culture.
Local live music venue in Nederland. Check out their live music
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The Caribou Room
55 Indian Peaks DrLocal live music venue in Nederland. Check out their live music
Nederland local music and food! Lots of famous artists have played here over the decades!
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Pioneer Inn
15 E 1st StNederland local music and food! Lots of famous artists have played here over the decades!
Food scene
Nederland is a mountain community close to our property. There are restaurants, a grocery store and gas stations.
There are diverse food options and nightlife at the Pioneer Inn and Caribou Room.
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Nederland
Nederland is a mountain community close to our property. There are restaurants, a grocery store and gas stations.
There are diverse food options and nightlife at the Pioneer Inn and Caribou Room.
Local favorite restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. We love this place for casual dining and drinks at dinner if desired.
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Ned's Restaurant
121 N Jefferson StLocal favorite restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. We love this place for casual dining and drinks at dinner if desired.
This deli in Nederland has great fresh sandwiches and side salads to dine in or take to go! We often pick up sandwiches for hiking.
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The Deli at 8236
34 E 1st StThis deli in Nederland has great fresh sandwiches and side salads to dine in or take to go! We often pick up sandwiches for hiking.
Love this local flavored cafe for breakfast and lunch! In Allenspark on the way to Estes Park! Vegetarian options available too.
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Meadow Mountain Cafe
441 CO-7 BUSLove this local flavored cafe for breakfast and lunch! In Allenspark on the way to Estes Park! Vegetarian options available too.
Vibrant, locally owned, sustainable cafe serving up traditional Mexican eats with a Colorado twist plus margaritas & beer in Estes Park. We've enjoyed meals and happy hours there. Love the skinny margaritas!
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Ed's Cantina & Grill
390 E Elkhorn AveVibrant, locally owned, sustainable cafe serving up traditional Mexican eats with a Colorado twist plus margaritas & beer in Estes Park. We've enjoyed meals and happy hours there. Love the skinny margaritas!
Great, homemade Italian dinners, craft beers, delicious wine, friendly service and also great pizza!
They also have great breakfast, I enjoyed the huevos rancheros but everything else passing by looked great too.
This is a great stop to the beginning or the end of the day on your mountain adventures!
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Marrocco's Family Dining
8 Utica StGreat, homemade Italian dinners, craft beers, delicious wine, friendly service and also great pizza!
They also have great breakfast, I enjoyed the huevos rancheros but everything else passing by looked great too.
This is a great stop to the beginning or the end of the day on your mountain adventures!
Entertainment
Located in Nederland, Colorado, the nonprofit Carousel of Happiness is a magical menagerie featuring 56 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ.
Our facility is open year-round, and as part of the Carousel’s values to be respectful and inclusive, we are an accessible destination for people with disabilities and a demonstration of green, energy-saving technologies. We welcome anyone and everyone to come experience the Carousel of Happiness for themselves!
Come experience this unique, participatory piece of folk art and become a part of its living history. Owing its creation to local sculptor Scott Harrison and to the generosity of thousands of donors and visitors inspired by his work, the Carousel is multi-generational, nostalgic and new — an experience of simple joy for people of all ages!
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Carrousel du Bonheur
20 Lakeview DrLocated in Nederland, Colorado, the nonprofit Carousel of Happiness is a magical menagerie featuring 56 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ.
Our facility is open year-round, and as part of the Carousel’s values to be respectful and inclusive, we are an accessible destination for people with disabilities and a demonstration of green, energy-saving technologies. We welcome anyone and everyone to come experience the Carousel of Happiness for themselves!
Come experience this unique, participatory piece of folk art and become a part of its living history. Owing its creation to local sculptor Scott Harrison and to the generosity of thousands of donors and visitors inspired by his work, the Carousel is multi-generational, nostalgic and new — an experience of simple joy for people of all ages!
Central City is a casino town with loads of Old West history. It’s a former gold mining camp where visitors still come to cash in. The historic downtown section is remarkably well kept. The best route into town is the Central City Parkway, a scenic drive high atop a mountain pass.
Black Hawk is situated just one mile from town and has the bigger of the casinos. Central City moves at a slower pace than neighbor Black Hawk, making it more relaxed for a stroll around town.
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Central City is a casino town with loads of Old West history. It’s a former gold mining camp where visitors still come to cash in. The historic downtown section is remarkably well kept. The best route into town is the Central City Parkway, a scenic drive high atop a mountain pass.
Black Hawk is situated just one mile from town and has the bigger of the casinos. Central City moves at a slower pace than neighbor Black Hawk, making it more relaxed for a stroll around town.
Start your night off with a beer at Dostal Alley Saloon, the only microbrewery in town. They also serve up slots, video poker and pizza.
Main Attractions:
Casinos – Visitors have long been gambling in the buildings of Central City. Popular casinos include Century, Fortune Valley, and Johnny Z’s.
Central City Opera – Home to one of the longest continually operating theater companies in the state, Central City Opera.
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Central City
Central City is a casino town with loads of Old West history. It’s a former gold mining camp where visitors still come to cash in. The historic downtown section is remarkably well kept. The best route into town is the Central City Parkway, a scenic drive high atop a mountain pass.
Black Hawk is situated just one mile from town and has the bigger of the casinos. Central City moves at a slower pace than neighbor Black Hawk, making it more relaxed for a stroll around town.
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Central City is a casino town with loads of Old West history. It’s a former gold mining camp where visitors still come to cash in. The historic downtown section is remarkably well kept. The best route into town is the Central City Parkway, a scenic drive high atop a mountain pass.
Black Hawk is situated just one mile from town and has the bigger of the casinos. Central City moves at a slower pace than neighbor Black Hawk, making it more relaxed for a stroll around town.
Start your night off with a beer at Dostal Alley Saloon, the only microbrewery in town. They also serve up slots, video poker and pizza.
Main Attractions:
Casinos – Visitors have long been gambling in the buildings of Central City. Popular casinos include Century, Fortune Valley, and Johnny Z’s.
Central City Opera – Home to one of the longest continually operating theater companies in the state, Central City Opera.
Estes Park family entertainment center at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.
* Grand Prix Go-Karts
* 36 Holes Mini Golf
* Bumper Boats
* Krazy Bumper Kars
* Miniature Train
* Water Wars
* Batting Cages
* Extreme Trampoline
**Check the website for a coupon offering.
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Estes Park Ride-A-Kart
2250 Big Thompson AveEstes Park family entertainment center at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.
* Grand Prix Go-Karts
* 36 Holes Mini Golf
* Bumper Boats
* Krazy Bumper Kars
* Miniature Train
* Water Wars
* Batting Cages
* Extreme Trampoline
**Check the website for a coupon offering.
Many activities for the children:
**Giant Rainbow Slide
**Bungee Trampoline
**Minature Golf
**Bumper Boats
**Go Karts
**Bumper Cars
**Gemstone Panning
**Water Walking Balls
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Fun City
455 Prospect Village DrMany activities for the children:
**Giant Rainbow Slide
**Bungee Trampoline
**Minature Golf
**Bumper Boats
**Go Karts
**Bumper Cars
**Gemstone Panning
**Water Walking Balls
Sightseeing
This mountain top has plenty of food choices and unique shops for retail therapy! The northern entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is located in Estes Park. Hiking and golf. Safeway grocery store is available. Make it a day or an afternoon trip and enjoy all Estes Park has to offer!
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Estes Park
This mountain top has plenty of food choices and unique shops for retail therapy! The northern entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is located in Estes Park. Hiking and golf. Safeway grocery store is available. Make it a day or an afternoon trip and enjoy all Estes Park has to offer!
The Estes Park Aerial Tramway was designed and built by Robert Heron. Mr. Heron became involved with tramway during World War Two. The 10th Mountain Division contracted the engineering company Mr. Heron worked for to design a portable tramway for use in Italy and Germany. The task was assigned to Mr. Heron. A book entitled “The Tramway Builders”, by Philip A. Lunday and Charles M. Hampton gives the history about these tramways and the men who built them.
After the war Mr. Heron traveled to Europe to study the tramways and became more fascinated with their design and capabilities. Because of the steep terrain, many trams in Europe do not require any towers to support the wire ropes. The entire length is a free span between the bottom and the top stations. The Estes Park Aerial Tramway utilizes this design. A free span is fairly uncommon in the United States and this type of design affords a very smooth ride.
Mr. Heron also became one of the pioneering chair lift builders for the United States ski industry and built the first double chair lift in this country.
The Estes Park Aerial Tramway opened to the public in July, 1955. Since then it has safely carried more than 3 million people to the summit of Prospect Mountain.
The tramway is still owned and operated by the Heron family.
May 25th to September 2nd
Open 9 am-6pm daily
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Estes Park Aerial Tramway Top Terminal
The Estes Park Aerial Tramway was designed and built by Robert Heron. Mr. Heron became involved with tramway during World War Two. The 10th Mountain Division contracted the engineering company Mr. Heron worked for to design a portable tramway for use in Italy and Germany. The task was assigned to Mr. Heron. A book entitled “The Tramway Builders”, by Philip A. Lunday and Charles M. Hampton gives the history about these tramways and the men who built them.
After the war Mr. Heron traveled to Europe to study the tramways and became more fascinated with their design and capabilities. Because of the steep terrain, many trams in Europe do not require any towers to support the wire ropes. The entire length is a free span between the bottom and the top stations. The Estes Park Aerial Tramway utilizes this design. A free span is fairly uncommon in the United States and this type of design affords a very smooth ride.
Mr. Heron also became one of the pioneering chair lift builders for the United States ski industry and built the first double chair lift in this country.
The Estes Park Aerial Tramway opened to the public in July, 1955. Since then it has safely carried more than 3 million people to the summit of Prospect Mountain.
The tramway is still owned and operated by the Heron family.
May 25th to September 2nd
Open 9 am-6pm daily
Check this website out for:
**4x4 and jeep tours/rentals
**White water rafting
**Private Guiding & Tours
**Art Galleries
**Fly Fishing Adventures
**Colorado Birding Adventures
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Estes Park Visitor Center
500 Big Thompson AveCheck this website out for:
**4x4 and jeep tours/rentals
**White water rafting
**Private Guiding & Tours
**Art Galleries
**Fly Fishing Adventures
**Colorado Birding Adventures
Horseback riding
Allenspark Livery-Horseback Trail Rides
211 Main St
Allenspark, CO 80510
Phone number (303) 747-2551
Call for details
Allenspark
Horseback Riding in Estes Park
Sombrero Stables/Ranch
1895 Big Thompson Ave
Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone number (970) 586-4577
Call for details
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Sombrero Stables
1895 Big Thompson AveHorseback Riding in Estes Park
Sombrero Stables/Ranch
1895 Big Thompson Ave
Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone number (970) 586-4577
Call for details
Hiking
Located in the Front Range mountains immediately to the south of scenic Rocky Mountain National Park, the Indian Peaks wilderness is a popular wilderness destination.
Lake Isabelle & Pawnee Pass are recommended hikes from the Brainard Lake Trailhead. Easily accessible off a maintained road.
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Indian Peaks Wilderness
Located in the Front Range mountains immediately to the south of scenic Rocky Mountain National Park, the Indian Peaks wilderness is a popular wilderness destination.
Lake Isabelle & Pawnee Pass are recommended hikes from the Brainard Lake Trailhead. Easily accessible off a maintained road.
This is so close to our property for a hike with a creek and waterfall along the way.
The Middle Saint Vrain Creek is a good fly-fishing stream where anglers cast for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. Many trails in the vicinity are open to hiking and biking, including Sourdough and Buchanan Pass trails. The Indian Peaks Wilderness boundary is four miles from the west end of the campground. Mountain biking is allowed on the first five miles of Buchanan Pass Trail. Bikers can ride a loop from Peaceful Valley or Camp Dick, via Buchanan Pass Trail and Middle Saint Vrain Road, or Coney Cutoff and Coney Creek Roads and Sourdough Trail. The Middle Saint Vrain and Bunce School roads are popular among off-road vehicle enthusiasts.
This site will close early this year, September 2, due to bridge reconstruction
Camp Dick
This is so close to our property for a hike with a creek and waterfall along the way.
The Middle Saint Vrain Creek is a good fly-fishing stream where anglers cast for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. Many trails in the vicinity are open to hiking and biking, including Sourdough and Buchanan Pass trails. The Indian Peaks Wilderness boundary is four miles from the west end of the campground. Mountain biking is allowed on the first five miles of Buchanan Pass Trail. Bikers can ride a loop from Peaceful Valley or Camp Dick, via Buchanan Pass Trail and Middle Saint Vrain Road, or Coney Cutoff and Coney Creek Roads and Sourdough Trail. The Middle Saint Vrain and Bunce School roads are popular among off-road vehicle enthusiasts.
This site will close early this year, September 2, due to bridge reconstruction
Wild Basin
Skiing, Snowboarding and Nordic skiing-same resort, 2 sets trails!
Eldora mountain resort is a ski area 3 miles west of the town of Nederland.
Skiing and snowboarding and NOT having to get stuck in I-70 traffic! Great runs...good for first time or experienced persons.
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Eldora
2861 Eldora Ski RdSkiing and snowboarding and NOT having to get stuck in I-70 traffic! Great runs...good for first time or experienced persons.