Your Mountain Guide to Fun and Adventure!
City/town information
Come see why Boulder is repeatedly voted as the #1 place to live in the U.S. About 20 miles away, and the drive is GORGEOUS! Ride a bike around the city, Walk the trail up Boulder Creek, get coffee and brews, shop on Pearl Street, people watch and breathe the mountain air. Endless activities and places to go.
414 locals recommend
Boulder
Come see why Boulder is repeatedly voted as the #1 place to live in the U.S. About 20 miles away, and the drive is GORGEOUS! Ride a bike around the city, Walk the trail up Boulder Creek, get coffee and brews, shop on Pearl Street, people watch and breathe the mountain air. Endless activities and places to go.
Las Vegas in the Mountains! If casinos are your thing, this is the most unique place to play the slots. Loads of restaurants and quaint shops.
211 locals recommend
Black Hawk
Las Vegas in the Mountains! If casinos are your thing, this is the most unique place to play the slots. Loads of restaurants and quaint shops.
A quirky and fun place to visit. Food, shops, hiking, Carousel of Happiness, Barker Reservoir, breweries and more! You can easily spend a full day in "Ned", and experience the beauty and charm that the town is known for. Another claim to fame is the "Frozen Dead Guy Festival" that happens every spring. Yes, it's a real thing!
Our Peak to Peak Guest Manual details every restaurant and brewery in Nederland. We are always happy to give you detailed hikes, the scoop on snowsports, and more!
164 locals recommend
Nederland
A quirky and fun place to visit. Food, shops, hiking, Carousel of Happiness, Barker Reservoir, breweries and more! You can easily spend a full day in "Ned", and experience the beauty and charm that the town is known for. Another claim to fame is the "Frozen Dead Guy Festival" that happens every spring. Yes, it's a real thing!
Our Peak to Peak Guest Manual details every restaurant and brewery in Nederland. We are always happy to give you detailed hikes, the scoop on snowsports, and more!
Hot Springs and hot spring pool, Mine Tours, unique restaurants and shops. Another way to spend a day full of memorable experiences.
164 locals recommend
Idaho Springs
Hot Springs and hot spring pool, Mine Tours, unique restaurants and shops. Another way to spend a day full of memorable experiences.
Beautiful mountain town full of shops and eateries. Rocky Mountain National park offers hikes and scenic drives. Always a good chance of seeing elk.
586 locals recommend
Estes Park
Beautiful mountain town full of shops and eateries. Rocky Mountain National park offers hikes and scenic drives. Always a good chance of seeing elk.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Boulder's home ski resort that is only 15 minutes from the Peak to Peak Retreat. Great place for beginners to learn, as their ski school specializes in teaching new folks to love sliding on the snow. A "craft" resort that is easy to get in and out of. All levels of terrain are there without the long lift lines. I have worked here for 6 years, so am able to give detailed guidance on this resort.
148 locals recommend
Eldora
2861 Eldora Ski RdBoulder's home ski resort that is only 15 minutes from the Peak to Peak Retreat. Great place for beginners to learn, as their ski school specializes in teaching new folks to love sliding on the snow. A "craft" resort that is easy to get in and out of. All levels of terrain are there without the long lift lines. I have worked here for 6 years, so am able to give detailed guidance on this resort.
A local favorite resort. Lots of varied terrain and amazing back bowls. A comfortable, laid back environment with amazing views. We are also very familiar with this resort, and can help with any questions!
330 locals recommend
Copper Mountain
A local favorite resort. Lots of varied terrain and amazing back bowls. A comfortable, laid back environment with amazing views. We are also very familiar with this resort, and can help with any questions!
Best for experienced skiers, and has amazing terrain. Usually opens the earliest every season and stays open the latest every season. No-frills, fun and gritty.
293 locals recommend
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
28194 US-6Best for experienced skiers, and has amazing terrain. Usually opens the earliest every season and stays open the latest every season. No-frills, fun and gritty.
Low-key, down-to-earth resort with varied terrain. Easy access from the highway and lots of local skiers.
235 locals recommend
Loveland Ski Area
Interstate 70Low-key, down-to-earth resort with varied terrain. Easy access from the highway and lots of local skiers.
Cute town with excellent skiing. If some in your group choose not to ski, they can entertain themselves with shopping and eating in the town. Excellent terrain.
331 locals recommend
Winter Park Resort
85 Parsenn RdCute town with excellent skiing. If some in your group choose not to ski, they can entertain themselves with shopping and eating in the town. Excellent terrain.
Sightseeing
As you go down Boulder Canyon, it's worth stopping here to see the Falls. Allow 20-30 minutes to do the short walk to the Falls and back. Worth seeing on your way to Boulder.
32 locals recommend
Boulder Falls
Boulder Canyon DriveAs you go down Boulder Canyon, it's worth stopping here to see the Falls. Allow 20-30 minutes to do the short walk to the Falls and back. Worth seeing on your way to Boulder.
Hand carved carousel that is worth seeing for adults and children! Inexpensive and memorable. People from around the world come to ride it and hear the story of how and why it was created.
104 locals recommend
Carousel of Happiness
20 Lakeview DrHand carved carousel that is worth seeing for adults and children! Inexpensive and memorable. People from around the world come to ride it and hear the story of how and why it was created.
Tour the home of Celestial Seasonings tea company. Sample teas and visit the extensive gift shop. Also, look for the prairie dog village surrounding the property.
164 locals recommend
Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrTour the home of Celestial Seasonings tea company. Sample teas and visit the extensive gift shop. Also, look for the prairie dog village surrounding the property.
Endless shops and food of all kinds. Beautiful landscaping, buildings and people.
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetEndless shops and food of all kinds. Beautiful landscaping, buildings and people.
Fabulous rock and gem shop. Items of all prices. Polished rocks and rock animals for kids.
25 locals recommend
Natures Own
5 E 1st StFabulous rock and gem shop. Items of all prices. Polished rocks and rock animals for kids.
Excellent mine tour with an entertaining tour. Excellent for kids.
26 locals recommend
Phoenix Gold Mine
800 Trail Creek RoadExcellent mine tour with an entertaining tour. Excellent for kids.
Super informative and experiential mine tour. Kids love this.
61 locals recommend
Argo Mill and Tunnel
2350 Riverside DrSuper informative and experiential mine tour. Kids love this.
Indian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek RdHistoric Hot Springs and hot spring pool. Unique!
Great place for kids of all ages. Live animals, educational exhibits. Wonderful gift store with local items.
23 locals recommend
Wild Bear Nature Center
20 Lakeview DrGreat place for kids of all ages. Live animals, educational exhibits. Wonderful gift store with local items.
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StUniquely fun interactive experience in Denver.
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StFun for all ages.
Mini zoo and large butterfly experience. People and kids of all ages enjoy this.
187 locals recommend
Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th AveMini zoo and large butterfly experience. People and kids of all ages enjoy this.
World renowned music venue. Many of our guests catch shows while staying here.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayWorld renowned music venue. Many of our guests catch shows while staying here.
The Caribou Room
55 Indian Peaks DrFamous music venue. Look on-line for concerts on the weekends.
Nederland Mining Museum
200 N Bridge StArtifacts and history from the mining rush in Nederland.
Beautiful library with seating by the creek. Art exhibits and local information available here.
Nederland Community Library
200 CO-72Beautiful library with seating by the creek. Art exhibits and local information available here.
Hiking / Parks
INCREDIBLE hiking! Lake Isabelle trail is our personal favorite. Endless trails at all ability levels. Also, paved roads allow sightseeing without hiking. Excellent snowshoe and Nordic ski trails in the winter.
21 locals recommend
Brainard Lake Recreation Area
Brainard Lake RoadINCREDIBLE hiking! Lake Isabelle trail is our personal favorite. Endless trails at all ability levels. Also, paved roads allow sightseeing without hiking. Excellent snowshoe and Nordic ski trails in the winter.
A favorite trail for locals and visitors. Waterfalls on the trail and ends at Lost Lake.
34 locals recommend
Hessie Trailhead
1120 Hessie RdA favorite trail for locals and visitors. Waterfalls on the trail and ends at Lost Lake.
Moffat Tunnel
County Road 16Historic area that has hiking trails. Beautiful terrain.
A fairly level trail that's doable for most visitors. Easy access from the town of Ned.
18 locals recommend
Barker Reservoir Recreation Area
27036 Boulder Canyon DrA fairly level trail that's doable for most visitors. Easy access from the town of Ned.
A short drive to trails, fishing, camping and more.
177 locals recommend
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
92 Crawford Gulch RdA short drive to trails, fishing, camping and more.
Food scene
European pastries fresh baked daily. Lunch and breakfast served. Local coffee. Outdoor patio and great atmosphere.
66 locals recommend
New Moon Bakery & Cafe
1 W 1st StEuropean pastries fresh baked daily. Lunch and breakfast served. Local coffee. Outdoor patio and great atmosphere.
Incredible smoked meats. Local brews. Mac-n-cheese; mashed potatoes; all the good stuff. Locally made deserts.
32 locals recommend
Busey Brews
70 E 1st StIncredible smoked meats. Local brews. Mac-n-cheese; mashed potatoes; all the good stuff. Locally made deserts.
People drive for hours to eat here. Top-notch gourmet pizza and salads. Local brews. Enormous copper pizza oven. Every meal is perfections.
123 locals recommend
CROSSCUT PIZZERIA & TAPHOUSE
4 E 1st StPeople drive for hours to eat here. Top-notch gourmet pizza and salads. Local brews. Enormous copper pizza oven. Every meal is perfections.
Fantastic basic pizza. Burgers, wings, and more. Extensive beer selection. Great happy hour 3-6pm on weekdays. Lots of local color.
23 locals recommend
Backcountry Pizza
20 Lakeview DrFantastic basic pizza. Burgers, wings, and more. Extensive beer selection. Great happy hour 3-6pm on weekdays. Lots of local color.
Buffalo Bill's original circus train cars. Coffee, sandwiches and the famous little donuts. Worth going!
33 locals recommend
The Train Cars Coffee and Yogurt Company
101 CO-119Buffalo Bill's original circus train cars. Coffee, sandwiches and the famous little donuts. Worth going!
Wonderful Nepalese food. Best Chai ever!!!!!!!!!! Consistently good food.
88 locals recommend
Kathmandu Restaurant
110 N Jefferson StWonderful Nepalese food. Best Chai ever!!!!!!!!!! Consistently good food.
Wonderful food and best Chai!!! Vegetable noodle soup is a favorite. A vast menu with quality food.
27 locals recommend
Ubon Thai Cuisine
155 CO-119Wonderful food and best Chai!!! Vegetable noodle soup is a favorite. A vast menu with quality food.
Coffee shop that also serves quality food and roasts their own coffee beans.
Ski/bike shop attached where you can rent gear or get repairs done.
83 locals recommend
Salto Coffee Works
112 E 2nd StCoffee shop that also serves quality food and roasts their own coffee beans.
Ski/bike shop attached where you can rent gear or get repairs done.
Historic restaurant with varied menu. Homemade food; full bar; unique environment.
10 locals recommend
Covered Wagon Restaurant & Saloon
15 East 1st StreetHistoric restaurant with varied menu. Homemade food; full bar; unique environment.
Truly unique. The history behind the beautiful building, excellent cuisine and endless choices in teas is worth a visit!
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StTruly unique. The history behind the beautiful building, excellent cuisine and endless choices in teas is worth a visit!
NEW restaurant right down the road with gourmet pizzas and great environment.
Toss: Wood Fired Eatery
NEW restaurant right down the road with gourmet pizzas and great environment.
Uniquely fabulous drinks. Locally distilled. Check out the Lavender liquors. Right down the road, and next door to Toss Pizza and Howling Wind Brewery.
6 locals recommend
Gold Dirt Distillery
41 Main StUniquely fabulous drinks. Locally distilled. Check out the Lavender liquors. Right down the road, and next door to Toss Pizza and Howling Wind Brewery.
Tres Gringos
20 Lakeview DrMexican food from scratch. Beware of the strong margaritas! lol
in Denver: Famous for donuts and a quirky environment. Maple Bacon and Froot Loops are favorites of our family.
Voodoo Doughnut
in Denver: Famous for donuts and a quirky environment. Maple Bacon and Froot Loops are favorites of our family.
Sweet Sue's
In Ned. Gifts, Homemade Ice Cream and sandwiches.
Homemade Ice cream and book store. Coconut Cream pie ice cream is my fav!
22 locals recommend
Blue Owl Books & Boutique
176 CO-119Homemade Ice cream and book store. Coconut Cream pie ice cream is my fav!
Wonderful quality sandwiches and sides. Boarshead beef and cheese. Eat in or take out.
16 locals recommend
The Deli at 8236
34 E 1st StWonderful quality sandwiches and sides. Boarshead beef and cheese. Eat in or take out.
Decent Bagel
Freshly made Bagel breakfast and lunch sandwiches. In Ned.
Dispensaries
Local dispensary with excellent service. Highly educated and helpful staff.
11 locals recommend
Silver Stem Fine Cannabis Nederland Boulder Area Dispensary
1 W 1st StLocal dispensary with excellent service. Highly educated and helpful staff.
Harvest House Nederland
Colorado 119Locally grown plants. Good service.
Fitness facility
Gym, Pool, Classes and more… about 10 minutes away.
Check online for all available amenities, pricing and class times.
6 locals recommend
Gilpin County Community Center
250 Norton Dr Gym, Pool, Classes and more… about 10 minutes away.
Check online for all available amenities, pricing and class times.