Laura’s guidebook
Favorite Restaurants - Georgetown
Great selection of bourbon and tasty food, they do a brunch menu on Sunday morning too (live music on some nights)
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511 ROSE
511 Rose StreetGreat selection of bourbon and tasty food, they do a brunch menu on Sunday morning too (live music on some nights)
Pho Bay
1025 Rose StreetNice patio over the creek and great food
Ask for a creek side table even in the winter it is enclosed, great wines and creative dishes
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Cooper's on the Creek
1500 Argentine StAsk for a creek side table even in the winter it is enclosed, great wines and creative dishes
Happy Cooker Restaurant
412 Sixth StGreat breakfast spot!
Just Libations
Really cute place in Silver Plume that we love. It is just custom cocktails. check their website first because they have weird hours but way worth it.
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Bread Bar
1010 Main StReally cute place in Silver Plume that we love. It is just custom cocktails. check their website first because they have weird hours but way worth it.
Great selection of ciders, they serve food but it does not make the "favorites" list.
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Clear Creek Outdoors
1446 Miner StGreat selection of ciders, they serve food but it does not make the "favorites" list.
If Shea is bartending, definitely sit at he bar and tell him Laura sent you. This place does not make the "favorite" list for food but does have a full menu. They definitely have a great selection of beers but also a full bar!
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Tommyknocker Brewery
1401 Miner StIf Shea is bartending, definitely sit at he bar and tell him Laura sent you. This place does not make the "favorite" list for food but does have a full menu. They definitely have a great selection of beers but also a full bar!
The Vintage Moose
123 16th AveLibations and Darts!! Two dart boards and good drinks.
Favorite Restaurants - Idaho Springs
Westbound and Down - Great for lunch or dinner, awesome brewery and upscale pub food (sometimes they do live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays)
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Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner St
Westbound and Down - Great for lunch or dinner, awesome brewery and upscale pub food (sometimes they do live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays)
MTN Prime
1600 Miner StDelicious steaks, wines and cocktails, pricey but well done
Pickaxe Pizza
1640 Miner StreetGreat pie, reasonable prices
This is the spot for breakfast, they do a nice lunch too but breakfast is awesome
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Main Street Restaurant
1518 Miner StThis is the spot for breakfast, they do a nice lunch too but breakfast is awesome
Shopping Favorites - Idaho Springs
Cute trinkets but really I like their hat collection for women! They also have some unique clothing.
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Margie's Place
1534 Miner StCute trinkets but really I like their hat collection for women! They also have some unique clothing.
If Sadie (she is the owner) is in tell her Laura sent you! There are a ton of teas and spices at the house from this shop, so try before you go! I love the selection and they do custom blends.
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The Spice & Tea Exchange of Idaho Springs
1634 Miner StIf Sadie (she is the owner) is in tell her Laura sent you! There are a ton of teas and spices at the house from this shop, so try before you go! I love the selection and they do custom blends.
If Daniel (Owner) is working tell him Laura T. sent you (his wife's name is Laura too). Great place for unique gifts and t-shirts.
Echos Hippie Shop
1502 Miner StIf Daniel (Owner) is working tell him Laura T. sent you (his wife's name is Laura too). Great place for unique gifts and t-shirts.
The best bath bombs ever (I split them in half) grab a bath bomb and take a soak in the claw foot tub!
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The Soap Shop
1542 Miner StThe best bath bombs ever (I split them in half) grab a bath bomb and take a soak in the claw foot tub!
Really cute trinkets and gifts, they have some really funny stuff in here.
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Wild Grape
1435 Miner StReally cute trinkets and gifts, they have some really funny stuff in here.
Groceries
Disclaimer, there is a grocery store in Idaho Springs (Safeway) but this store is way better and on the way if heading 70 West. I stock high-end spices and all the condiments, oil butter etc. you will need for cooking. There is also a Natural Grocers right next door if you are looking for unique grocery items and 2 liquor stores.
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King Soopers
1173 Bergen PkwyDisclaimer, there is a grocery store in Idaho Springs (Safeway) but this store is way better and on the way if heading 70 West. I stock high-end spices and all the condiments, oil butter etc. you will need for cooking. There is also a Natural Grocers right next door if you are looking for unique grocery items and 2 liquor stores.
Shopping Favorites - Georgetown
This is the next door neighbors shop, her name is Diane so say hi if you stop in. She makes the coolest freeze dried candy, but also a quick bite and other "needful things". My favorite is the Charleston Chew and the Skittles, I crush them and top ice cream with them.
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Mountain Mamas' Needful Things
710 Sixth StThis is the next door neighbors shop, her name is Diane so say hi if you stop in. She makes the coolest freeze dried candy, but also a quick bite and other "needful things". My favorite is the Charleston Chew and the Skittles, I crush them and top ice cream with them.
Buckskin Trading Company
506 Sixth StReally unique women's clothing
Adventure Travelers Spots
Ziplining, high ropes course, whitewater rafting. This is the most organized unit in the area. There are other places but some are not very well organized.
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Whitewater Rafting - Colorado Adventure Center
2697 Stanley RdZiplining, high ropes course, whitewater rafting. This is the most organized unit in the area. There are other places but some are not very well organized.
This is the best mountain for families, affordable lift tickets and great terrain for beginners and experts. If you are lookin early enough check the website for a 4 pack, they can all be used in one day! If you are going to take lessons ask for Tracy Slacktowitz he is the best!
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Skigebiet Loveland
Interstate 70This is the best mountain for families, affordable lift tickets and great terrain for beginners and experts. If you are lookin early enough check the website for a 4 pack, they can all be used in one day! If you are going to take lessons ask for Tracy Slacktowitz he is the best!
This is the spot for expert skiers, not great terrain for beginners. Great food too!
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
28194 US-6This is the spot for expert skiers, not great terrain for beginners. Great food too!
If you are here for 14ers, this is awesome. Definitely recommend going during the week and reviewing information online about skill levels.
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Grays And Torreys Trailhead
3025 Stevens Gulch RdIf you are here for 14ers, this is awesome. Definitely recommend going during the week and reviewing information online about skill levels.
Another great mountain, this place is perfect for families!!
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Winter Park Resort
85 Parsenn RdAnother great mountain, this place is perfect for families!!
Try something new, book a private group session with Paula (BYOB) or join a session.
Colorado Aerial Yoga
1262 Bergen PkwyTry something new, book a private group session with Paula (BYOB) or join a session.
Super cool public course, I encourage walking this course if you have never played in the mountains. They have a great restaurant as well.
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Evergreen Golf Course
29614 Upper Bear Creek RdSuper cool public course, I encourage walking this course if you have never played in the mountains. They have a great restaurant as well.
Paddle boarding or just a stroll around the lake is great here. You can rent paddle boards and life vests here. If you want to paddle board a bunch inquire with me me for a rental during your trip.
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Evergreen Lake
Paddle boarding or just a stroll around the lake is great here. You can rent paddle boards and life vests here. If you want to paddle board a bunch inquire with me me for a rental during your trip.
Great place for a stroll and if you want a more challenging hike there are trails off the back side of the lake. If you are looking to paddleboard this they currently do not have rentals but inquire because I have rental boards. This also has some great fishing. In the winter ice fishing and they set up a driving course on the ice.
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Georgetown Lake
County Road 306Great place for a stroll and if you want a more challenging hike there are trails off the back side of the lake. If you are looking to paddleboard this they currently do not have rentals but inquire because I have rental boards. This also has some great fishing. In the winter ice fishing and they set up a driving course on the ice.
Beautiful spot, if you are driving Loveland pass to the continental divide then keep going West on 6 and make a day out of this area. You can rent bikes and paddle boards (or check with me on rentals for the trip). The amphitheater is right over here and the farmers market.
Lake Dillon Drive
Lake Dillon DriveBeautiful spot, if you are driving Loveland pass to the continental divide then keep going West on 6 and make a day out of this area. You can rent bikes and paddle boards (or check with me on rentals for the trip). The amphitheater is right over here and the farmers market.
Make reservations early, this is a gorgeous course. They also have a driving range. The restaurant is great and the family can do some shopping in Keystone village and take a gondola ride while you play a quick 8!!
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Keystone Ranch Golf Course
1239 Keystone Ranch RdMake reservations early, this is a gorgeous course. They also have a driving range. The restaurant is great and the family can do some shopping in Keystone village and take a gondola ride while you play a quick 8!!
Great spot for an afternoon, this is right past the continental divide. There is dining, shopping , you can ride the gondola with the the family to the top. They have a little adventure course for kids up at the top. They have food and beverage up there too. If you are a hardcore mountain biker this is the place.
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Keystone Mountain
Great spot for an afternoon, this is right past the continental divide. There is dining, shopping , you can ride the gondola with the the family to the top. They have a little adventure course for kids up at the top. They have food and beverage up there too. If you are a hardcore mountain biker this is the place.