Alexandra & Christopher
Things To Do
Carbondale Nature Park ("The Dog Park")
This is Alex’s favorite spot to go for a walk in Carbondale!. Yes, it’s a dog park, but it’s so much more…
Hot Springs
Yes, there are some great hot springs around here! Avalanche Ranch - this spot is amazing, and just a 15 minute drive from Carbondale, south on Highway 133. You need to make a reservation though, and it may be completely booked. :( But worth asking! http://avalancheranch.com/, (970) 963-2846 Iron Mountain Hot Springs - these hot springs are also gorgeous, and they’re in Glenwood Springs. You also need a reservation for these. https://www.ironmountainhotsprings.com/, (970) 945-4766 Glenwood Hot Springs - these are the biggest ones! There’s a huge pool (naturally heated by hot springs), and some big water slides. Probably the best place to bring the kiddos… And yep, they’re in Glenwood Springs. https://www.hotspringspool.com/, (970) 947-2955
Biking! (Mountain or road...)
We’ve got lots of great road and mountain biking around here! For specific rides, we suggest you just stop at one of these two bike shops for recommendations: Basalt Bike and Ski - located on Highway 133 as you’re driving into Carbondale. They also rent bikes!! Aloha Mountain Cyclery - these guys are just great, and super knowledgeable.
Hiking in Carbondale & Basalt
These are a few of our favorite trails in the area. We could try to describe directions, but Google will do a better job. Call or text us if you have questions! Sutey Ranch Trail Red Hill / Mushroom Rock Trail Marion Gulch Thomas Lakes Trail Arbaney Kittle Trail Perham Creek Trail Avalanche Creek Trail
Hanging out around Carbondale
The Launchpad - Carbondale is an art town! This is a little gallery and art center. It’s free and open to the public to just go wander through and see what our local artists have been working on! True Nature Healing Arts - this little wellness center is a lovely place to hang out, get some yummy organic, healthy foods, and stroll through the gardens. It’s free and open to the public to stop by. Check out the reflexology path in the gardens! Rio Grande Trail - they turned the old railway tracks into a bike/walking trail. You can take it all the way up to Aspen or down to Glenwood, or you can just wander along it from town. Carbondale Clay Center - again, Carbondale is an art town. The clay center always has an exhibit up, and this month one of our close friends’ work is on display. Swing through and check it out! Disc golf course - if you brought your disc golf discs, there is a course! Tennis courts / skate park / pickleball courts - this is pretty self-explanatory.
Aspen
Aspen is a legendary old mining town now world class skiing destination. Great shopping, food, hiking, strolling. 30 minutes from Carbondale!
Fly Fishing
Roaring Fork Anglers in Glenwood Springs is best for booking fly fishing float trips or guided riverside fishing. Book early for reservations!
White Water Rafting or River Floating
Excellent thrilling white water rafting down the Colorado River. These are our recommended providers. (Up the creek rafting, Glenwood adventure.com, Colorado whitewater rafting.com) June is a great month for high water!
Golf at River Valley Ranch
Great, scenic, highly rated public golf course! Tee times recommended, clubs for hire.
The Goat Kitchen & Bar
ALLEGRIA PASTA- SALAD & VINO
Izakaya Carbondale
Peppino's Pizza
Village Smithy Restaurant
White House Pizza
Phat Thai
Honey Butter
The Beat
True Nature Healing Arts
Batch
Brass Anvil
Axkawa
Chris Tarika loves their tortas.
The Tipsy Trout
Capitol Creek Brewery
Wienerstube Restaurant
Mezzaluna Willits
Sure Thing Burger
Anything on the menu comes with a free ice cream...