Linda's Guidebook
Food scene
Fabulous locally sourced seasonal food and bar menu. Make reservations as it’s always busy. Save room for desert - Budino is a must have.
55 locals recommend
The Pullman
330 7th StFabulous locally sourced seasonal food and bar menu. Make reservations as it’s always busy. Save room for desert - Budino is a must have.
Great Asian bistro. Check out their happy hour from 4-6 daily. Our favorites are the Atomic Shrimp appetizer and Caterpillar Roll. Everything is fresh!
13 locals recommend
Zheng Asian Bistro
35 Market StGreat Asian bistro. Check out their happy hour from 4-6 daily. Our favorites are the Atomic Shrimp appetizer and Caterpillar Roll. Everything is fresh!
Opens at 5 pm. Best to get there close to 5 pm as it fills up fast. No reservations. My favs? Gnocchi salad, steak, chicken parm - I substitute pasta for the mashed potatoes.
19 locals recommend
Brava Modern Trattoria
809 Grand AveOpens at 5 pm. Best to get there close to 5 pm as it fills up fast. No reservations. My favs? Gnocchi salad, steak, chicken parm - I substitute pasta for the mashed potatoes.
In Carbondale - just 20 min down the road. Expect to wait in line on weekends. McHuevos, McGurks hash browns and Smithy 7 are our favs. And - try the seasonal pancakes as a shared item. Also open for lunch.
75 locals recommend
Village Smithy Restaurant
26 S 3rd StIn Carbondale - just 20 min down the road. Expect to wait in line on weekends. McHuevos, McGurks hash browns and Smithy 7 are our favs. And - try the seasonal pancakes as a shared item. Also open for lunch.
Just downtown - walk or drive. CRH burger is the best I town. Score a seat on the patio.
27 locals recommend
Co. Ranch House
704 Grand AveJust downtown - walk or drive. CRH burger is the best I town. Score a seat on the patio.
Sightseeing
This treasure survived the Glenwood Canyon fire a few years ago - it’s a miracle it did. The hike takes about 2 hrs. A reservation and permit are required. Make sure to hydrate and wear proper shoes.
151 locals recommend
Hanging Lake
This treasure survived the Glenwood Canyon fire a few years ago - it’s a miracle it did. The hike takes about 2 hrs. A reservation and permit are required. Make sure to hydrate and wear proper shoes.
About 1 hour south of Glenwood. Great hiking, picture taking and picnicking at the lake. Gall colors are breathtaking. You’re at high altitude - so make sure to hydrate!
143 locals recommend
Maroon Bells
About 1 hour south of Glenwood. Great hiking, picture taking and picnicking at the lake. Gall colors are breathtaking. You’re at high altitude - so make sure to hydrate!
Things to Do
Enjoy a less crowded hot springs experience overlooking the Colorado River. Reservations required.
148 locals recommend
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
281 Centennial StEnjoy a less crowded hot springs experience overlooking the Colorado River. Reservations required.