Josie & Dave
Things To Do
Claire's On the Park
Great breakfast spot in Estes Park!
Ed's Cantina & Grill
Amazing taqueria in downtown Estes - great for dinner and a margarita!
Latitude 105
Delicious burgers and pub food!
Nicky's Steakhouse Restaurant
A great spot for couples and families with steak, seafood, a large salad bar and award winning prime rib and chops. Options for veggie and GF diets as well.
Bear Lake Trailhead
A beautiful trail right inside Rocky Mountain National Park with fantastic views. Easy access to the first lake, and you can keep going for a more rigorous hike to see all four lakes if you'd like!
Lake Estes Trail
Right downtown Lake Estes Trail features a wide, paved path that meanders through a bird sanctuary, beside a golf course, along the Big Thompson River, through the lakeside picnic area and on the lakeshore.
Sprague Lake Trail
Sprague Lake offers views of the high peaks and Continental Divide, which are best seen from the half-mile-long trail at the far end of the lake. A great place for a short, beautiful walk.
Bridal Veil Falls
Another great moderately family friendly option in Rocky Mountain National Park - 6.5 miles long if you go the whole way and yes, there's a waterfall!
Castle Mountain Lodge on Fall River Hike
Enjoy an easy 3.75 mile loop around a beautiful lake in Fall River near the venue.
Homestead Trail
A more family friendly trail south of Boulder. Beautiful, more low key and void of big crowds.
Pearl Street
By far the main drag in Boulder, filled with cute shops, delicious restaurants and street performing characters. Our favorite spots are Nod & Rose for shopping, Alpine Modern for coffee, Oak for booze and trendy dishes, The Kitchen (Next Door, Upstairs or the main one) for American eats, Bar Taco for Mexican, West End Tavern for meat with a side of meat, and Japango for sushi. If you're feeling extra touristy check out the Boulder Psychic Institute and get a palm reading!
Oskar Blues Boulder Taproom
Perhaps the most well known brewery in Boulder. And now with a great location right on Pearl Street. Highly recommend Dale's Pale Ale and the Old Chub!
Boulder Beer Company
A classic brewery in Boulder, known for their Shake Chocolate Porter.
Upslope Brewing Company
Another great Boulder brewery known for their IPAs.
Wild Woods Brewery
A great spot for ciders and sour beers!
Blue Lake via Mitchell Lake Trail
A beautiful 4.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail that features a lake. It is in Nederland, about 20 miles away from Estes Park. There will be snow, so you will want snow shoes. You can rent them in Boulder at many of the shops for about $30.
Mount Sanitas Trail in Boulder
A very intense trail right next to downtown Boulder. Probably the busiest trail in town because of the beautiful views at the top, but don't underestimate altitude. This constant uphill trail will kick your behind. We recommend not attempting until you have been in CO at least 12 hours and have enjoyed LOTS of water.
Royal Arch Trail
A slightly less intense but still challenging trail in the classic flatirons just outside downtown Boulder. Also beautiful views which climax at a picturesque (you guessed it) Royal Arch!
Rattlesnake Gulch Trail
Part of El Dorado State Park which is south of Boulder, but not by much. It's beautiful and peaceful out there. One of our favorite spots to escape the crowds :)